VanGompel, James

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• Obituary: 21 Feb 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
James Clement Van Gompel of Pine River, age 58, died Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Cherry Meadows. He was born June 29, 1952 in Neenah, the son of Clement and Agnes (Verkuilen) Van Gompel. Jim graduated in 1971 from St. Mary's High School, Menasha and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, council 1838. He was also a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, and a member of the American Tree Farmers Association. He worked at American National Can, and retired from Pechiney.
Jim's enjoyment of the outdoors was vast and spanned his lifetime. He was a strong advocate of conservation. Wildlife management and environmental ethics was his way of life. Whether hunting, backpacking, canoeing, planting trees, protecting wild flowers, fishing in a mountain stream, or providing feed for birds, Jim had a spiritual love with nature. In solitude he found great peace, however his greatest joy was sharing, educating, and introducing others to God's beauty.
He is survived by his daughter, Amanda (Thomas) McNamara; parents: Clement and Agnes Van Gompel; sisters: Laura Van Gompel; Lisa (Scott) Helker; Gina (Dean) Zaretzke; Sara (Mike) Scharpf; Jana Van Gompel; many nieces and nephews; and many wonderful friends.
He was preceded in death by his sister Paula Fiedler and her husband Mike.
A funeral mass for Jim will be held Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 11:30 A.M. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Menasha, Fr. Tony Ibekwe officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 A.M. until the hour of service. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.The family wishes to thank the compassionate caregivers with Thedacare Hospice and Cherry Meadows.
Jim will be forever in our hearts. We will remember him always, especially when we enjoy the Lord's beauty in nature.
Westgor Funeral Home
1140 Appleton Rd.
Menasha 920-722-0314 Online Condolences:
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