Henk Vanderlely Sr., of Bedminster Twp., passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Hidden Meadows on the Ridge, West Rockhill Twp. He was 83 years old.

He was the beloved husband of Betty Vanderlely. The couple would have celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary in June.

Born in Rotterdam, Holland on February 21,1936. Henk was a son of the late Hendrik and Anna Vanderlely. Henk’s family immigrated to the US in 1953 with dreams of a better life in the US. The family received sponsorship from a Plumsteadville farmer.

Henk was a proud U.S. Navy veteran, serving his country from 1956 to 1960. Henk married his Bedminster native wife in 1960. They purchased land in 1965 and built their home in Bedminster where he resided for life.

Henk spent his working career as a machinist working for Keller Corporation, Chem Pump and American Olean Tile. In his free time, Henk was an avid reader and enjoyed working on his train display. Henk loved engaging in political debates.

In addition to his wife, Henk is survived by a son, Henk Vanderlely Jr. and his wife, Gina Frederick; a daughter, Karen Delp and her husband, Tom McKinley. Henk’s pride and joy were his three grandsons; Jason Delp, Stephen Delp, and Leo Vanderlely Frederick. Henk’s three cherished great grandchildren were Gavin Delp, Brecken Delp, Summer Delp. Also surviving are Henk’s two brothers Hans Vanderlely and his companion, Janet Pursell Allen, and Tom Vanderlely Sr. and his wife Priscilla.

Henk’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Shelly Funeral Home, Plumsteadville, Easton & Keller Church Roads, Plumsteadville. Family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until the time of the service. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Henk’s honor to the Christian Appalachian Project, P.O. Box 55911, Lexington, KY 40555, or the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19103.