Wesley J. Huibregtse
Age 85, passed away at his home on December 4, 2025. He was born September 5, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to Alvin and Marie Huibregtse. Wesley graduated from Unity Christian High School, attended Calvin College, and graduated from University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering and a Masters Degree in Business. He lived in the Battle Creek area from 1965 to 2024 before moving to Holt. Wesley worked as a Industrial Engineer at Michigan Carton Company before retiring from Kellogg in 1998. Wesley was a member of Battle Creek Christian Reformed Church and had been the business manager for the Battle Creek Symphony. He enjoyed cars, watching sports, model railroading and was a member of the Battle Creek Model Railroad Club.
Wesley is survived by his children, Scott Huibregtse, David (Lorie) Huibregtse, and Christine (Jim) Sabatowski; grandchildren, Matthew, Andrew and Nate Sabatowski; brother, Richard Huibregtse; grandnephew, Antonio Hernandez. Wesley was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Huibregtse and his sister, Janice DeHaan.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Haven of Rest Ministries in memory of Wesley Huibregtse. Online condolences may be left for his family at www.EstesLeadley.com.
7 Messages to “Wesley J. Huibregtse”
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Chaplain Dan & Stephanie Johnson
December 8, 2025 at 6:58 amWesley was our neighbor at Great Lakes Christian Homes retirement community. He took every opportunity to express kindness and good will. May our Lord comfort you in your loss.
Jan Heerspink
December 8, 2025 at 9:19 pmAww… I have such good memories of the Huibregtses and our family hanging out together, whether at the cottage or a football game, or just a Saturday night or at church. I was so sorry to miss Bonnie’s memorial service because the weather was so bad. I’m pleased to see that you may do something later. Please keep me posted. Jan Heerspink
Ann and Lou Klauder
December 11, 2025 at 4:30 pmDearest family, what a great loss, but we know Wes is with Jesus, his everlasting home. We will be contributing to the Haven of Rest in his name. We love you.
Joe Colyn
December 14, 2025 at 4:45 pmFamily, it is consolation knowing that Wes is now with Jesus. I have many good memories of time with Wes – working together at Kellogg, him getting my sons enthused about model railroading, having Friday breakfast together for Bible/Book study at the Griffin over 2 decades, fellowshipping at BCCRC. He is missed.
Frank De Haan
December 15, 2025 at 5:15 pmI have such fond memories of Wes. When I could come calling on his sister Janice, my girlfriend, at their parents’ home in Jenison, I would find Wes sitting in their living room surrounded by model railroad magazines. He would put them to great use building his elaborate model railroad setup. in Battle Creek his model railroad was complete with houses, trees, you-name-it, and it ran all over their basement. So creative!
Frank De Haan
December 15, 2025 at 5:17 pmMy sympathies to the family. Wes was a great brother-in-law.
Joan Ivany, Kellogg Retiree Association
December 20, 2025 at 9:15 pmOur sympathies to the family. May your memories bring you comfort at this time.