Berghuis, Robert

Robert married Vosters, Darlene "Dolly" (daughter of Vosters, Jerome and Mischler, Gladys) [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 10 Feb 2016; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Jeffrey Robert Berghuis of Kaukauna, age 49, passed away unexpectedly due to a snowmobile accident on Saturday, February 6, 2016. Jeff was born May 12, 1966, son of Bob and Dolly (Vosters) Berghuis. Jeff loved his time with his boys in the Northwoods, fishing, picking up sticks and stones, sawing down trees, and being in fishing tournaments. He enjoyed campfires at the biggest fire pit up north at George and Lori's and the ice shanty party shack. Jeff was employed at Appleton Coated Locks Mill for over 30 years.
In addition to his parents he is survived by his son, Michael (Amy Heger) Berghuis; a step-daughter Holly (Bradley), Verhovec, and their son, K.C. Verhovec, 2 brothers, John and Jim (Becky Huss) Berghuis; a sister-in-law, Dawn Berghuis. He is also survived by his special friend, Jodi Knutson.
Jeff is further survived by his grandmother, Gladys Zielke, Godparents Rog and Mary Jane Leick; aunts and uncles; Dave (Sandy) Berghuis, Carole (Bill) Gloudemans, Jim Vosters, Sue (Mike) Stratton, Eugene (Cindy) Vosters, Verna Linjer, Larry Vosters, Leland (special friend Michelle), Laurie (Al Baldwin), Sharon (Scott) Spiegelberg, Lonnie Vosters, special friends Keith (Laura) Lindberg and many cousins.
Jeff is also survived by his many friends from the Northwoods, Terry Uhlenbrauch, Lisa Myszka, The Babinos, Kettenhovens, Andersons, Uhlenbrauchs, Bowmans, Lauxs, Kellers, Hansens, Bergemanns, Brauers, Kilsdonks, Vollmers, Roberts, VanRossums, Wiegerts, Jansens, and too many more to list.
Jeff was preceded in death by his son Derek in 2014, grandparents, Sylvester and Mary (Squires) Berghuis and Jerome Vosters; his aunt Bev Havel, and a special friend George Babino.
Funeral services for Jeff will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2016, at the Verkuilen-Van Deurzen Family Funeral Home FREEDOM LOCATION, N3972 Columbia Avenue, Freedom. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
We all love and miss you Jeff. Until we meet again. Love, Your family

Jeffrey married Weyenberg, Michelle "Shelly" (daughter of Weyenberg, Daniel J. and Heindl, Donna M.) [Group Sheet]

John married Hoffman, Dawn Ann (daughter of Hoffman, Donald R. and Wenzel, Sylvera) [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 2014, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 27 Aug 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

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Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 2014

Obituary:
Derek Berghuis, 18, Kaukauna, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 25, 2014. He was born October 14, 1995, son of Jeff Berghuis and Shelly (Weyenberg) Berghuis. Derek graduated from Kaukauna High School, Class of 2014. He has been employed at Larry's Piggly Wiggly for several years, and just recently started working at Fox Structures. He loved working with his hands, and was always helping others with projects. Derek was a good young man, always there for his friends and family, and wanted everyone to be the best they could. He was everybody's "Little Buddy."
Derek loved spending time up north. He enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, four wheeling and spending time with family and friends in the Northwoods. Derek will truly be missed by the countless number of people whose lives he touched.
Derek is survived by his loving parents: Jeff (special friend Jodie Knutson) Berghuis, and Shelly Berghuis; a brother, Michael (Amy) Berghuis; a sister, Holly (Bradley) Verhovec; a nephew, Kadence "KC" Verhovec; cousin, like a brother: Tylere Berghuis; grandparents: Dan & Donna Weyenberg, Bob & Dolly Berghuis and Dale Marquardt; great grandparents: Gladys Zielke and Ciel Weyenberg; aunts and uncles: John (Dawn) Berghuis, Jim (special friend Becky Huss) Berghuis, Sara (Todd) Hietpas, Molly (Don) Vosters, Amanda Hanstad and Mindy (Mike) Hanstad; cousins: Kirsten, Kara, Makenna, Zack, August, Anna, Laura, Adam, Ellie, Evan, Grant, Caleb, Autumn, Hunter and Kendra; numerous step cousins; girlfriend, Kimmy Felicitas; special friends: Philip H., Adam S., Drew M. and Travis V.; and many other extended family members and friends.
Derek was preceded in death by his grandmother, Diane (Lenz) Marquardt; great grandparents: Melvin "Lefty" Weyenberg, Ves and Mary Berghuis, Jerome Vosters and Margie and Ray Heindl; and a great aunt, Bev Havel.
Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2014, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, 323 S. Pine St., Little Chute, with Fr. Ron Belitz officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Friday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.verkuilenfh.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in Derek's name.
The Berghuis and Weyenberg families would like to thank everyone for their love and support during this difficult time.
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Verkuilen Funeral Home - Little Chute
101 Canal St. Little Chute, WI 54140
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Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Aug. 27 to Aug. 28, 2014