- Gerrits, Donald G. "Seymore", Kaukauna, age 82, died unexpectedly Tuesday June 3, 2008, surrounded by his family at Appleton Medical Center. Donald was born in Wrightstown on June 23, 1925, to the late Anton and Anna (Bushman) Gerrits. He proudly served in the Army during World War II. On October 23, 1948, Donald married Ruth Heiman at St. Joseph Parish in Appleton. He retired from Kaukauna Cheese in 1987. Donald was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, making crafts and bowling. He also liked to play Bingo, Sheephead and Cribbage as well as trips to the casino. Donald received the Fan Appreciation Award at the Holy Cross Basketball Tournament.
Donald is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ruth; ten children: Kaye (Tom) Eiting, Combined Locks; Joyce Larson, Kaukauna; Don (Peggy) Gerrits, Kaukauna; Carla Bates, Kaukauna; John (Terri) Gerrits, Kaukauna; Pam (Jim) Rosin, Kaukauna; Lori (Mitch) Sultze, Kaukauna; Cork Gerrits and special friend Steve Klug, Oshkosh; Lynn (Keith) Fiala, Kaukauna; and Amy (Jay) Jansen, Kaukauna; 27 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; siblings: Leo (Gladys) Gerrits and Evelyn Hibbard; and sisters and brothers-in-law: Agnes Gerrits, Henry (Marcie) Heiman, Carl (Rita) Heiman and Dorothy (Merlin) Moderson. He is further survived by nieces, nephew, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by two sons-in-law: Dan Bates and Michael Nackers; siblings: Agnes (John) Schreurs, Sadie (Henry) Vande Loo, Martha (Ben) Ver Boort, Florence (Ky) Devroy, Eva (George) Schreurs, Ray (Lorraine) Gerrits, Edward (Betty) Gerrits, Pete Gerrits and infant sister Mamie; father and mother-in-law: William and Leona Heiman; and brothers-in-law: Kenny Hibbard and infant William Heiman.
Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2008, until the time of Mass at 5:00 p.m. at ST. KATHARINE DREXEL PARISH - ST. MARY SITE (119 W. 7th St., Kaukauna). The Rev. Jerry Pastors will officiate. Military rites performed by the Kaukauna VFW Post # 3319 will immediately follow. Committal St. Mary Cemetery, Kaukauna.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the Kaukauna Paramedics, the staff at Theda Care at Home and also the staff at Appleton Medical Center for their kindness and care.
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