Joe Tazelaar
April 3, 1934 - March 12, 2022
Joe Tazelaar, age 87, of Royal Oak, passed away on March 12, 2022. He was born on April 3, 1934 in Arnhem, Netherlands to Lester Tazelaar and Petronella Bouwman Tazelaar. The family moved to Michigan when Joe was in grade school. He received his Bachelor of Arts at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He enjoyed teaching and his passion was singing. Joe was a member of Fort Street Presbyterian Chorale for thirty years. He also sang with other choirs including St. Paul Cathedral in Grosse Pointe. Dear brother of Mieke Tazelaar and Bill (Ruth) Tazelaar. Uncle of Amy and Emily. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Fort Street Presbyterian Church, 631 W. Fort Street, Detroit, MI 48226. Memorial contributions to Edward Kingins Music Memorial Fund, c/o Fort Street Presbyterian Church are appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.
Joe Tazelaar, age 87, of Royal Oak, passed away on March 12, 2022. He was born on April 3, 1934 in Arnhem, Netherlands to Lester Tazelaar and Petronella Bouwman Tazelaar. The family moved to Michigan when Joe was in grade school. He received... View Obituary & Service Information