Bons, Peter b. 16 Jan 1926 Nijmegen, , Gelderland, Netherlands d. 11 Apr 2009 Arizona City, Pinal, Arizona, USA: 1FAMILYTREE Genealogy

1926 - 2009 (83 years) Has 8 ancestors and 4 descendants in this family tree.

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Name	Bons, Peter
Born	16 Jan 1926	Nijmegen, , Gelderland, Netherlands
Gender	Male
Immigration	Abt 1950
Died	11 Apr 2009	Arizona City, Pinal, Arizona, USA
Obituary	3 May 2009
Appleton Post Crescent
Peter "Pete" Bons, of Arizona City, AZ, age 83, a long time Kimberly, WI, resident, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2009, in Tucson, AZ. After retiring 16 years ago, he and his wife Vivian moved to sunny Arizona where he fulfilled his lifelong dream of living in a warm climate. Pete and Vivian made many wonderful friends in Arizona. Pete began his life January 16, 1926, in Nijmegen, Holland, where he was one of ten children born to the late Henry and Maria (Gietman) Bons. After his grade school years, he entered trade school where he learned to be a fine cabinet maker. Once his town in Holland was liberated by the Allies during World War II, he joined and served in the Dutch army until after the war. In 1950, his parents and most of their children moved to America to seek a new life. After a short time in the states, he entered the U.S. Army and served his new country in the Korean War and officially earned his citizenship while in Korea. On April 28, 1956, he married Vivian Traxler. They had a double wedding with his brother John marrying Vivian's sister Sally. They would have celebrated 53 years together in April. Pete established himself as a homebuilder in the Fox Valley area. He owned and operated Bons Construction for over 40 years. He spent his free time building cabinets for his family, traveling throughout the United States, and talking about his military and war time experiences. He maintained a playful sense of humor throughout his life. He is survived by his wife, Vivian and their five children, 16 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren: Leanne and Jim Splittgerber, Kaitlin and Jimmy, Appleton; Pete and Carol Bons, Sarah, Jon, Felicia, and Kelly, Fishers, IN; Sally and Paul DeBruin, Molly (Xzavion and Armani), Sam, Renee, and Haley, Appleton; Elizabeth and Larry George, Becky, Melanie, and Pete (Collin), Kaukauna; and Mike and Tricia Bons, Jacob, Lindsay, and Anna, Menomonee Falls, WI. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters: Betty Kelderman, Kimberly; Mary and Jake Raedts, Colorado; Ardine (married to Hank) Bons, Kaukauna; Bill and Rosa Bons, Little Chute; Jake and Percy Bons, Arizona; John and Sally Bons, Combined Locks; Dorothy Vander Maazen, Appleton; and Ann and John Schultz, Ohio. He is further survived by Vivian's brothers and sisters: Chris Konz, Appleton; Marian and Don Schweda, Wauwatosa WI; Sally and John Bons, Combined Locks; Dr. Anthony and Pat Traxler, Illinois; and Joe and Barb Traxler, Washington. He is preceded in death by an infant son Richard; one brother Hank; one sister Coby Kokke; five brother-in-laws: Jake Kelderman, Ted Kokke, Bill Vander Maazen, George Pavolich, and Ricky Allen; three sister-in-laws: Geneva (Traxler) Konz, Rita (Traxler) Allen, and Pat (Traxler) Pavolich; and Vivian's parents: Tony and Mary (Murphy) Traxler. The memorial mass for Pete will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2009, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 404 W. Lawrence St., Appleton. Father Larry Abler will be officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of mass. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name. The family would like to thank Hospice at the Tucson, AZ VA Hospital for all the care, concern and compassion they gave Pete; your kindness will never be forgotten. Thank you all so very much. Section B, Page 3
Person ID	I158414	1FamilyTree
Last Modified	4 Apr 2024

Father	Bons, Hendrikus Jacobus, b. 1 Jul 1896, Groesbeek, , Gelderland, Netherlands , d. 18 Mar 1982, Fond Du Lac, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, USA (Age 85 years)
Mother	Gietman, Maria, b. 1 Apr 1896, Groesbeek, , Gelderland, Netherlands , d. 24 May 1970, , , Wisconsin, USA (Age 74 years)
Family ID	F42282	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family Traxler, Vivian Mary, b. 07 Nov 1934, Black Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA , d. 01 Apr 2024, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 89 years)

Married 28 Apr 1956