Vangrinsven, Jerry

Jerry married Brereton, Sherry (daughter of Brereton, Donald and Hermanson, Florella Daisy) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 24 Jul 2012; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Nicholas VanGrinsven, Hortonville, passed away unexpectedly following a long illness. He was born on August 4, 1986 to Gerald and Sherry (Brereton) Van Grinsven in Appleton. Nick graduated from Hortonville High School in 2005. His passion was the outdoors. He loved to fish and hunt with his Dad, family time spent at the cabin west of Minocqua. He also enjoyed time spent with his daughter, Karlee. Nick had a generous spirit and always was willing to help family and friends. He had a natural gift for welding and recently started working for Pierce as a welder.
He will be greatly missed by his parents; a daughter, Karlee; a sister, Krystal; the love of his life, Bridgette Picard and her daughter, Lily; Paternal grandparents: Max (Shirley) Van Grinsven and Maternal Grandparents: Donald (Daisy) Brereton; Aunts and Uncles: Bill (Jeanne) Brereton, Gale (Mike) Timmers, Pat (Anne) Van Grinsven and Al Van Grinsven; cousins: Melissa, Amanda, Matt, Steve and Jacob. He is further survived by other relatives and good friends.
Funeral Services for Nick will be held at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at New Hope Lutheran Church (1850 American Dr.) Neenah, WI with Rev. Jeff Pruitt officiating. Visitation will begin at 3:00 PM on Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Karlee for her education.
The family would like to thank all of the family and friends in the community for their support and love shown to them, especially Krystal.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on July 24, 2012