- DeValk, Leroy AntoneLeroy Antone DeValk, 66, life-long resident of Combined Locks, passed aw ay unexpectedly at Appleton Medical Center, Thursday, January 19, 2006, su rrounded by his loving family. Leroy was born March 18, 1939, in Combin ed Locks, son of the late John and Mary (Kamps) DeValk. He graduated fr om Kimberly High School in 1958. On November 18, 1959, Leroy married Car ol Jakl at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Kaukauna. Leroy enjoyed his care er in sales. He worked for Warehouse Specialists for 26 years, where he fo rmed life-long friendships and made a positive impact on many people's liv es. Anyone he met could count on a joke and a smile from Leroy.Leroy participated actively in the community by coaching football and girl 's basketball, and was a member of the Village Board of Combined Locks. Le roy was an active member of St. Paul parish in Combined Locks, where he us hered and was a communion distributor for many years. He also enjoyed volu nteering at St. Joe's food pantry. Working in the yard was a favorite past ime of his, which was evident by his home's beautiful landscape. (He spe nt equal time chasing away the landscape — eating deer!) Leroy also made r osaries for the mission, and had a passion for making beautiful wood-worki ng projects in his shop, which he shared with many friends and family memb ers.Leroy was an outstanding husband and father and extra-special awesome gran dpa. He led by example, and we are all so blessed by this. Leroy is surviv ed by his loving wife of 46 years, Carol, and by his mother-in-law, Berni ce Jakl. He is survived by six children: Kelly (Doug) Kienert, Kathy (Mik e) Karisny, Keith (Kathy) DeValk, Ken (Cindy) DeValk, Lee (Dorothy) DeVal k, and Vicki (Ryan) Minten; and 12 grandchildren: Jake, Zach, and Lexi Kie nert, Katie and Kalin Janssen, Jacquelyn Karisny, Lauren and Chase DeVal k, Jordan and Nathan DeValk, Taylor DeValk and Gus Minten. He is further s urvived by his brothers: Jack, Don (Corrita), Bob, Lyle (Julie), Tom (Ma ry Ellen), and a sister, Mary Pat (Tom) Roovers. He is also survived by br others and sisters-in-law: Ron (Sonja) Jakl, Ed (Cathy) Jakl, Patricia Din y, Jerry Jakl and Tom Jakl.Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law, Ed Jakl, sister s-in-law: Barbara DeValk, Helen DeValk, Marie Jakl and Cheryl Jakl; and t wo granddaughters: Ashley and Aubrey DeValk.The funeral mass to celebrate Leroy's life will be held at 5 p.m. on Monda y, January 23, 2006, at St. Paul Catholic Church, 410 Wallace St., Combin ed Locks, with Fr. Jim Lucas presiding. Interment will take place at the P arish Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the chur ch prior to the mass. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Leroy's na me will be established. The family would like to offer special thanks to D r. Travis Kroner, Dr. David Buchanan, Dr. Robert Ferrante, and also the st aff of 2nd floor and ICU at Appleton Medical Center.Dad, we know you had to go. You knew how deeply we wanted you to stay b ut God needed another jokester, so we sent you on your way. Thank you f or the laughs, love, friendships and life lessons. The journey you shar ed with us and your ability to make each of us feel special in your own wa y. Love you lots, Carol and the kids"Is today the day? Am I ready? Am I the person Jesus wants me to be?"JANSEN FARGO FUNERAL HOME 204 E. Kimberly Ave. Kimberly 920-788-6202
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1939 - 2006 (66 years)
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