Robert Lee Scholten

Robert L. Scholten, age 83, of Holland, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Bob was a former member of Central Avenue Christian Reformed Church where he served 17 years as a Cadet counselor, head counselor, and as a congressman. He also helped set up the Bravo CRC cadets. Bob had the honor of receiving the Blue Star and the Gold Star awards from the Cadet Counsel and developed the navigation merit badge. Robert also served as a Stephens Minister for six years and helped organize the Grand Rapids Beginning Experience and served as secretary. Bob owned and operated Robert's Barbershop for 60 Years. He founded the barbershop in 1963.

Bob was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Todd Scholten in 1984; sisters, Pam Crays in 2018, Pat Smith in 2023.

He is survived by his sons, Timothy (Tammy) Scholten, James Scholten; grandchildren, Heather and Taylor; great-grandchild, Jayden; step-grandchildren, Nichole and Matt Milligan. He also leaves behind a very special friend, Lori VanTubbergen; friends, Sandy, Aiden and Kennady Giancotti of Lansing, as well as Jayson, Sara, Sam and Joe Chizick of Okemos; sisters, Al and Sue Smith, Ned and Sally Joldersma; brother in-law, Reg Smith.

The family will receive visitors on Thursday, May 22, from 10:00am to 11:00am, at the Dykstra Funeral Home - Mulder Chapel, 188 West 32nd Street, Holland. A funeral ceremony will be held following visitation at 11:00am at the funeral home. Interment will take place in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Bravo Community Christian Reformed Church - Youth Fund, 5587 113th Ave, Fennville, MI 49408.

Professional service entrusted to the Mulder Chapel.