DeValk, Robert H.

1933 - 2016  (83 years)    Has 24 ancestors and 13 descendants in this family tree.

• Name	DeValk, Robert H.
  Born	23 Apr 1933	Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	7 May 2016
  Obituary	11 May 2016
  APC
  Robert H. "Bob" DeValk spread laughter like wildfire, even in the toughest of times. His children, grandchildren, doctors, caretakers, neighbors, friends at the church - everyone was subject to his infectious humor. Even through his service in the Korean War, and a decade-long battle with lung disease that ultimately claimed his life, he maintained his optimism effortlessly. Robert DeValk died on May 7, 2016. He was eighty-three. Robert was born in Combined Locks to the late John and Mary (Kamps) DeValk on April 23, 1933. His strong work ethic was apparent in his early years. He worked for Hoffman Company for 24 years, Miron Construction, C. R. Meyer and Warehouse Specialists. After returning from his service in the Korean War, he married the love of his life, Helen Gosz, in Greenleaf on November 24, 1954, when he was 20. They were married for 50 years, until her death in 2004. Bob was an avid golfer and a feared cribbage adversary. His favorite weekends were spent watching NASCAR, or fishing with friends and family at their home on Anderson Lake. He was a lifelong member of the V.F.W. and the Catholic Church. Bob is survived by many who loved him. His children: Terry (Chris) of Darboy; Karen (Steve) Kalmanson of Naples, FL; Dan (Karen) of Richmond, VA; and Tammy (Jim) Ernst of North Carolina; grandchildren: Tamilee (Joseph) McDonough, Nina (Ryan) Landau, Eric Sturzebecker, Brianna (Tom Frank), Paul and Rachel DeValk, Tara and Olivia Kalmanson, Grace and Owen DeValk; great grandchildren: Ciara Aumend, Sofie DeValk, Nakio Landau and Alexandra McDonough; brothers: Don (Corrita), Lyle and Tom (Mary Ellen) DeValk; sister: Mary Pat (Thomas) Roovers; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Carol DeValk, Robert (Marge) Gosz, Clara Long, Cindy (Earl) Nienhaus and Martha Johnson. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, Bob was preceded in death by his infant son, Bobby; brothers: Jack (Barbara) and LeRoy DeValk; and sister and brothers-in-law: Julie DeValk, Don Long and Ken Johnson. Visitation will be held Friday, May 13, 2016 at ST. THOMAS MORE PARISH (1810 N. McDonald St. Appleton) beginning at 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Gerald Falk will officiate. Military rites conducted by the Appleton V.F.W. Post 2778 will immediately follow. Committal St. Paul Cemetery, Combined Locks. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com. In lieu of flowers, Bob's family is establishing a memorial for the Patriot Guard Riders to support local veterans. The family sends a heartfelt thank you to Father Gerald Falk, Dr. Bryan Avery and Tim DeValk and Lisa Nietzer for their loving care and compassion. Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on May 11, 2016
  Buried	St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Person ID	I102900	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	11 May 2016

  
  

  Father	DeValk, John Antone,   b. 17 Apr 1907, West De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 4 Dec 1997, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 90 years)
  Mother	Kamps, Mary Agnes,   b. 21 Jun 1909, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 22 Dec 1972, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 63 years)
  Family ID	F16226	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Gosz, Helen C.,   b. 29 Aug 1934, Osman, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 6 Dec 2004, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 70 years)
  Married	24 Nov 1954	Greenleaf, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
  Children	+ 1. DeValk, Daniel + 2. DeValk, Karen   3. DeValk, Tammy + 4. DeValk, Terrance Allen "Terry"   5. DeValk, Robert John,   b. Abt 1957,   d. Abt 1957  (Age ~ 0 years)
  Last Modified	1 May 2010
  Family ID	F33539	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 23 Apr 1933 - Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Married - 24 Nov 1954 - Greenleaf, Brown, Wisconsin, USA Buried - - St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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