Rooyakkers, Dennis

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• Obituary: 19 Aug 2018; APC

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Keshena - Dennis T. Rooyakkers of Keshena, formerly Kaukauna, age 63 passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital of Green Bay. He was born March 7th, 1955 in Appleton to the late George A. Rooyakkers and Audrey (Van Dyn Hoven) Rooyakkers. On June 25th 1975 he was united in marriage to Susan K. Miller at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Little Chute and together they celebrated 43 loving years.
He was employed as an agent with Northwestern Mutual Life for over 39 years. Dennis was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and time spent with family and friends.
He will be sadly missed by his wife Sue and two children: Ryan (Hope), Eric (DeeAnn Zacharias) seven grandchildren: Sierra, Byron, Blake, Kaylee, Colton, Finley, and David. His three brothers and two sisters: Linda (Warren) Schneider, Diane (Budford) Gadow, Paul (Tammi), Alan (Julie) and Joe. Sisters and brothers-in-law: Linda (Larry) Mitchell, James (Sally Miller), Peggy (William) Hannen, Vickey (Rob Martzahl) Miller, Jan Vosters, Mary (Rene) Petit, Margie (Kurt Meyer) Bartles, Tom (Julie) Miller, Karla (Scott) Paulan, Kim (Ben) Charles; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Dennis was preceded in death by his son Bret Rooyakkers; parents, George and Audrey; father-in-law, Jerome Miller; brother-in-law and wife, Terry and Linda Miller.
A life Celebration for Dennis will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 1000 Islands Environmental Center, 1000 Beaulieu Ct., Kaukauna. Friends may call at the Environmental Center from 2:00 p.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make a donation to a cancer fund of your choice. Boettcher Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna is assisting the family. www.boettcherfamilyfuneral.com (920) 766-2099
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Aug. 19, 2018

Dennis married Miller, Susan [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 2 Mar 2004; Appleton Post Crescent

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Rooyakkers, Bret F.Bret F. Rooyakkers, 22, Kaukauna, died unexpectedly on Friday February 2 7, 2004. Bret was born January 20, 1982 to Dennis and Susan (Miller) Rooya kkers in Appleton. He was a 2000 graduate of Kaukauna High School and w as presently attending UW Fox Valley. Bret was a former employee of the Pi zza Hut in Kaukauna and was currently assisting his father in the family b usiness. He was a theatrical enthusiast who had the ability to work all si des of a production. Bret was a good friend and confidant, who was lov ed by all who knew him. He was a moral and spiritual leader to his frien ds and family. Bret was a co-conspirator and helpful friend to anyone w ho needed him.He is survived by his parents, Dennis and Susan Rooyakkers, Kaukauna; t wo brothers: Ryan (Hope) Rooyakkers , Madison; Eric Rooyakkers (special fr iend Deanne), Kaukauna; his special niece, Sierra; maternal grandparent s, Jerome and Marie Miller, Kaukauna and paternal grandparents: George a nd Audrey Rooyakkers, Kimberly. He will also be missed by uncles: Alan (Ju lie) Rooyakkers, Paul (Tammi) Rooyakkers, Joe Rooyakker, Terry Miller, J im (Sally) Miller and Tom (Julie) Miller, aunts: Linda (Warren) Schneide r, Diane Verhagen, Linda (Larry) Mitchell, Peggy (Bill) Haanen, Vickie Mil ler, Jan Vosters and special friend Jeff, Mary (Renee) Petit, Margie Barte ls, Karla (Allen) Arnoldussen, Kim Miller and numerous cousins.His godfather, Steve Rooyakkers and his aunt, Linda Miller, preceded h im in death.The memorial service will be 4:30 p.m. on Thursday March 4, at HOLY CRO SS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street Kaukauna with Fr. Jack Mullarkey o fficiating. Friends will be received on Thursday at Church from 2:00 p. m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being esta blished in Bret’s name. The Boettcher Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna is ass isting the family. 766-2099.
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