VanLinn, Joseph Edward

1936 - 2007  (71 years)    Has 28 ancestors and 7 descendants in this family tree.

• Name	VanLinn, Joseph Edward
  Born	6 Apr 1936	Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Education - High School	1955	Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA   [1]
  Kaukauna High School Class of 1955
  Occupation	Bef 6 May 2007
  Thilmany Pulp and Paper
  Thilmany Pulp and Paper
  Died	6 May 2007	Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Buried	Aft 6 May 2007	St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	8 May 2007
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Joseph E. VanLinn, age 71, of Kaukauna, died Saturday, May 5, 2007, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Kaukauna on April 6, 1936, to the late Henry and Orvena (Jansen) VanLinn. He proudly served in the Army from 1956-58. Joseph married Patricia "Pat" Summers on November 22, 1958, at St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish in Kaukauna. He was employed at Thilmany Pulp and Paper and a member of the Quarter Century Club. Shortly after retirement, Joe drove cars for Gustman. He loved the job, and the special people with whom he worked. Joseph was a member of St. Aloysius Parish. He was a sports enthusiast who belonged to the Kaukauna Quarter Back Club and was a member of the Kaukauna High School Hall of Fame. As a proud grandfather, Joe especially loved attending Andrea's basketball games in Chippewa Falls, coaching Alec's baseball team, and cherishing his fishing trips to Canada with Sam. Kaitlyn will always be his "Snicklefriz." Joe was an avid golfer. He enjoyed the company of his buddies as well as the game. Joseph is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia; his daughters: Karen (Steve) Idso, Chippewa Falls and Jenny (Dann) Pynenberg, Little Chute; seven grandchildren: Erik and Andrea Larson, Alec, Sam and Kaitlyn Pynenberg, Stephanie (Jeff) Kohnen and Sunny (Doug) Custer; brothers: Rick (Marcella) and Jim VanLinn; and sisters and brothers-in-law: Maryann VandeYacht, Dolores (Bob) Besaw, Phyllis (Pat) Stumpf, Pauline (Maynard) Krueger, Tom (Bonnie) Summers and Judy (Robert) Wurdinger. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Jake (Bea) VanLinn; his father and mother-in-law, Walter and Esther Summers; and a brother-in-law, Roy VandeYacht. The Funeral Mass will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at St. Aloysius Parish (2401 Main Ave., Kaukauna). Visitation will start at 2 p.m. until the time of Mass Wednesday directly at church. Committal at St. Mary Cemetery, Kaukauna. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Timothy Goggins and his staff at Fox Valley Hematology & Oncology - Madison Center for their genuine kindness, sincere empathy and exceptional care. O'CONNELL FUNERAL SERVICES 2020 E. Main Street
  Person ID	I16945	1FamilyTree | JaysRelated, HaleyKleckner37946, JulieGonnering112641, TomTurriff28815, NancyGeister131697
  Last Modified	20 Mar 2017

  
  

  Father	VanLinn, Henry B.,   b. 14 Nov 1902, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 18 Jun 1955  (Age 52 years)
  Mother	Jansen, Orvena E.,   b. 21 Jan 1911, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 9 Mar 1986  (Age 75 years)
  Family ID	F43796	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Summers, Patricia Florence
  Children	+ 1. VanLinn, Karen Marie + 2. VanLinn, Jenny Marie
  Last Modified	15 Feb 2011
  Family ID	F6136	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 6 Apr 1936 - Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Education - High School - 1955 - Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Died - 6 May 2007 - Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Buried - Aft 6 May 2007 - St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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  [S1247] Kaukauna High School 1955 Papyrus Yearbook, Kaukauna High School, (Kaukauna High School 1955 Papyrus Yearbook (see 1955 Senior Class list )). 16945