Obituary of Donald J. VanderPloeg

Donald J. VanderPloeg, 80, of Randolph, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at his home. He was born in Midland Park and has been a resident of Randolph since 1966. Donald was the General Manager at the Former Wedgewood Inn in Morristown for many years. He retired in 1999 after 33 years as Executive Chef at Fairmont Country Club, Chatham.

He is survived by Edith, his wife of 58 years; three children Donald G. and his wife Christine Brembs of Randolph, Jennifer P. Gruber and her husband Michael of Fair lawn and Kristen J. Gogerty and her husband Terry of Mendham; two brothers Robert of River Edge and Edward of AZ; sister Joan Haak of NC; three adored granddaughters Rachel and Sarah Gruber and Shea Gogerty along with many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother John and sister Lois Meyer.

Visitation Friday, June 16, 2017, 4:00-8:00pm at Tuttle Funeral Home, 272 State Route 10 West, Randolph (tuttlefh.com). Funeral Service Saturday, June 17, 2017, 10:30am at Tuttle Funeral Home, Randolph. Interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Chester.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Chester-Mendham Little League, PO Box 322 Mendham, NJ 07945, Attn: Tim Gogerty, or to a charity of your choice.