VanHoof, Ronald

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• Obituary: 2 Nov 2008; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Ronald W. Van Hoof, 55, passed away quiety after a 4½-year battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease on Nov. 1, 2008, at Cherry Meadows. Ron was born on Oct. 21, 1953, in Appleton, Wis., son of the late Clarence and Mildred (Ashauer) Van Hoof and later raised by his stepmother, Mabel Van Hoof, Freedom, who survives him.
He married the former Marlene Kressel (Rine) on Aug. 13, 1994. Ron farmed and cash cropped for many years, as well as working in the heating and cooling industry. He was a generous member and active participant of the Freedom FFA. Ron enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, watching NASCAR and spending time with his family and friends. He was also especially proud to guide and counsel young people. Church was very important to Ron. He was a faithful and giving member of St. Nicholas Parish in Freedom.
Survivors include his loving wife of 14 years, Marlene, Appleton; stepdaughter, Kimberly Kressel, Oshkosh; brothers and sisters, Jerry (Pat), Combined Locks; Mary Van Hoof, Jeanne Middleton, Jack (Patty), Ann (Dan) Devine, Kris (Bill) Lecker, all of Appleton; Bonnie (Gordy) Johnson, Cambria; Joe (Dee), De Pere; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is further survived by his godchildren, Cherokee Anderson and Katie Woelfel; his wife's family, Gary (Sharon) Rine, Ken (Mary) Rine, both of Bryant.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Freedom, with Fr. David Hoffman officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery immediately following services. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Boettcher Family Funeral Home, 2401 Fieldcrest Drive, Kaukauna. Friends may again call after 10 a.m. Tuesday directly at the church until time of services. There will be a 7 p.m. Prayer Service held Monday.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Ron's name.
The family would like to express sincere appreciation to Theda Care at Home Hospice, Cherry Meadows Hospice and their staff for their sincere compassion and care. Heartfelt thanks to Tom and Deb Murphy, Martin "Herbie" Lange, Tom Huven, Josh, Joe and Justin Vandenberg, Chris and Marc Vandehey, Angie Cappaert, Jim West and Misty Johnson and Helen Glander. Special gratitude to Fr. David Hoffman and Deacon Don Newhouse for their support and comfort.

Ronald married Rine, Marlene [Group Sheet]