Legislator Details
Image Description:
Reimer VanTil portrait from Manual 1959 p.lxii
Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 47
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/23/1912
City: Griffith, IN
County:
Country: US
Death
Date: 6/7/1975
City: East Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 6/10/1975
City: Holland, MI
County: Ottawa County, MI
Country:
Cemetery: Restlawn Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Tessie Renkema, 9-12-1934 or 7-5-1934; children: 4, Donald L., Rose M. (DeGrass), Lawrence R. and Bernard A.
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion: Christian Reform
Military Service: National Guard
Occupation: counselor, salesman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Port Arthur Business College
Biographical Sketch:
He served in the Texas National Guard, 111th Engineer Co, 96th div. He moved to Holland, MI in 1950 and was active in his church. He elected president of the State Board of Child and Family Services of Michigan and served on the board of Holland Christian Schools. He was Ottawa County Treasurer, 1972-75. He was a life insurance counselor and a real estate salesman. Member of the Michigan Assoc. of Life Insurance Counselors; Holland Chamber of Commerce; Michigan United Fund, Board of Directors; Kiwanis Club; Christian Reformed Church; Grand Rapids Association of Life Underwriters.
Notable Facts:
His last residence was in Holland, MI
Sessions Served:
Committees Served On: Aid to Handicapped, Elections , Labor , Rules and Resolutions, Tourist Industry Relations
City of Residence: Holland
County of Residence Ottawa
District Description: Ottawa County
Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Labor
Committees Served On: Aid to Handicapped, Elections , Rules and Resolutions, Tourist Industry Relations , Village Corporations
City of Residence: Holland
County of Residence Ottawa
District Description: Ottawa County
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Village Corporations
Committees Served On: Aid to Handicapped, Drainage , Printing , Village Corporations
City of Residence: Holland
County of Residence Ottawa
District Description: County of Ottawa
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Notes: Elected to the House 4/6/1959 to fill a vacancy when George M. VanPeursen resigned.
Chair of the Committee on Printing
Bibliography:
MIDeaths 1971-96; 1975 HJ p.1749, SCR158; Manual 1961 p.208; Manual 1963-64 p. 198; HollSent 6-7-1975 p.1 col.7, includes photo
