VanDeraa, Martin Jr.

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• Obituary: 18 Mar 2007; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Martin Van Deraa Jr. "Marty" Kaukauna, age 68, died unexpectedly following a short illness Wednesday, March 14, 2007. He was born September 24, 1938, in the Town of Freedom to the late Martin Sr. and Minnie (Sanderfoot) Van Deraa. On July 11, 1959, Marty married the former Joyce Heaney in Combined Locks. The couple lived in the Kaukauna area their entire married lives. Marty retired from employment at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing bingo and slots, and NASCAR racing. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Joyce, Kaukauna, two daughters: Susan Van Deraa (Special friend, Perry Linskens) and Linda (Special friend, Roy Otto) Van Deraa, all of Kaukauna; seven grandchildren: Sarah and Michelle Kappell, Lindsey, Makayla and Derek Otto, Leah and Coty Petit; four brothers-in-law; Jerome (Renne), Marvin (Phyllis), Jim (Leona) and Jerry (Jeanne); a sister-in-law, Theresa Van Deraa, sisters and brothers-in-law: Judy (Marvin) Vandevoort, Rose Anne (Donald) Huben, Elizabeth (John) Schmitz and Barb (Randy) Moehr and numerous nieces and nephews.
Marty was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara and a brother, Donald.
It was Marty's wish that no formal services be held and his body be cremated. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Boettcher Family Funeral Home, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr., Kaukauna. 766-2099
You were a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, we will miss you dearly.
The family would like to express thanks to Marty's close friends, Benny and Maynard, for everything.

Martin married Heaney, Joyce [Group Sheet]