Vice Admiral Jan-Willem Kelder (May 31, 1949March 7, 2021) was a Royal Netherlands Navy officer who is a former Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy and Admiral Benelux. High command From 2002 to 2005 Kelder served as deputy Commander of the naval forces. He was promoted to Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy on 5 September 2005. He was succeeded by Lieutenant General Rob Zuiderwijk on 31 August 2007. Personal life Kelder was married and had two childeren and four grandchildren. He died on 7 March 2021 after a short illness. References External links 1949 births 2021 deaths Commanders of the Royal Netherlands Navy Royal Netherlands Marine Corps generals Royal Netherlands Navy personnel