Nieuwenhuis, Eugene J.

1920 - 2007  (86 years)    Has 16 ancestors and one descendant in this family tree.

• Name	Nieuwenhuis, Eugene J.
  Born	17 Jan 1920	Hortonia, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	2 Jan 2007	Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Buried	Aft 2 Jan 2007	Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	4 Jan 2007
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Nieuwenhuis, Eugene J. Eugene J. Nieuwenhuis, age 86, of Kimberly, died peacefully, Tuesday, January 2, 2007, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born January, 17, 1920, to the late John and Mary (Schuh) Nieuwenhuis, in Hortonia, where he lived and worked on the family farm, until his marriage. He was employed in electrical maintenance at Fox Valley Technical College, until his retirement in 1982. Eugene enjoyed camping, repairing items for his family and friends and was an avid supporter of high school sports. Gene also kept busy by making rosaries for the first communicants at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Sturgeon Bay. He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church and a volunteer at St. Joseph Food Pantry. Eugene is survived by four children: Linda (Joel) Barkin, Appleton; Jean (Mike) Maas, Kaukauna; David (Marilyn) Nieuwenhuis, Myrtle Beach, SC; Don (Beth) Nieuwenhuis, Darboy; grandchildren: Sarah Barkin (Jim Metcalf), Syracuse, NY; David Barkin and his special friend, Janine Bussa, Milwaukee; Bret (Yolanda) Gerrits, Kaukauna; Chad (Jennifer) Gerrits, Kaukauna; Craig (Darci) Gerrits, Kaukauna; John (Nanette) Gerrits, Kimberly; Jason (Amy) Nieuwenhuis, Oklahoma City, OK; Tracy (Jim) Crawford, Houston, TX; Kim Patnode, Milwaukee; Dan Nieuwenhuis and his fiancee, Holly Wallenfang, Kimberly; Jeff Nieuwenhuis, Darboy; Michelle Nieuwenhuis, Darboy; ten great-grandchildren: Bryce and Travis Gerrits, Hunter and Spencer Gerrits, Jaida, Delainey and Maitea Gene Gerrits, Riley Gerrits, Jacob and Hannah Nieuwenhuis. He is further survived by his special companion, Bernie Bougie; three sisters: Edith Fuss, Appleton; Agnes Nysse, Appleton; Helen (Ken) Guyette, Kimberly. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce V. (Homman) Nieuwenhuis, June 18, 2002; and a brother, Francis Nieuwenhuis. The funeral liturgy for Eugene will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, January 5, 2007, at ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1810 North McDonald Street, Appleton, with Father David Belongea officiating. Entombment will be in Appleton Highland Memorial Park Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. Friday until the time of the mass. A memorial fund has been established in Gene's name. Gramps, you were the best ever. From showing us how to be a loving husband, caring for grandma, to loving your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. We will never forget your love and work ethic, Oh, and the krispy pancakes. Bret The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of ThedaCare at Home Hospice for their loving care and support. Jansen Fargo Funeral Home 204 East Kimberly Avenue Kimberly 920-788-6202
  Person ID	I127392	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

  
  

  Father	Nieuwenhuis, John M. Jr.,   b. 23 May 1891, Hortonia, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 23 Feb 1953, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 61 years)
  Mother	Schuh, Mary,   b. 8 Dec 1891, Hortonia, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 19 Dec 1974  (Age 83 years)
  Family ID	F43535	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Homman, Joyce V.,   b. 6 Apr 1927, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 18 Jun 2002  (Age 75 years)
  Married	Aft 1945
  Children	1. Nieuwenhuis, Donald
  Last Modified	26 Aug 2022
  Family ID	F43536	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 17 Jan 1920 - Hortonia, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Died - 2 Jan 2007 - Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Buried - Aft 2 Jan 2007 - Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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