Roelof Hubertus Oostveen
Ocean Pines

Roelof Hubertus Oostveen, affectionately known as Dutch, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at the age of 93. Dutch was one of seven children born in Eygelshoven, Holland to the late Roelof Oostveen and Elisabeth van de Hoeff on October 16, 1931. He was educated in the Eygelshoven school system. He served as a Green Beret of the Netherlands. On May 2nd, 1957, he married Maria Fernanda Peters and from this union they had three children; Roelof (Rob), Mary-Ann and Timothy. In 1958, with his wife, eldest son Rob, and $50, they immigrated to the United States from the Netherlands. Dutch was a deeply religious man. He was a member of St. John Neumann for 32 years and he joined Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church after moving to Easton. You could find him at church, bible study or the widows group every week. Dutch was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Fernanda Oostveen on December 13, 2015, she was 83 years old. Dutch leaves to cherish his memories his children, Roelof F. Oostveen (Jeannie) of Eldersburg, Mary-Ann E. Milligan (Scott) of Easton and Timothy C. Oostveen of Oklahoma; grandchildren, Garth, Justin (Galen), Bradley (Tessa), Kaitlyn (Alaina), and Roelof Jr; one great grandchild, Myles; special friend, Laura Bennett; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 10am until 11 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 1210 S. Washington Street, Easton, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11am at Sts. Peter and Paul. Following Mass a luncheon will be held at the church in the social hall. Please RSVP to Mary-Ann if you are able to attend.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to: Mid Shore Community Foundation, 102 E. Dover Street, Easton, MD. 21601.Please specify “Brookletts Place – Talbot County Senior Center” in the memo section of your check.

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