William Van Grit, 86, of Ooltewah, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at his home.
Born in Meppel, Netherlands, Mr. Van Grit has lived in Ooltewah for the past 22 years.
He retired from the Modern Language Department of Southern Adventist University.
He received his doctorateDDegree from the University of Connecticut and was a member of the Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sara Van Grit; son, William Philippe Van Grit of Ooltewah; sister, Ellen Saunders of California; and brother, Rob Grit, of the Netherlands; many nieces and nephews also survive.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
You may share condolences with the family at www.heritagechattanooga.com
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.