- Cyril J. Van Vreede, age 90, of Menasha, passed away on December 22, 2006, at his home in Menasha. Cyril was born on February 23, 1916, in Wrightstown, WI, son of the late John and Marie (Van Wymelenberg) Van Vreede. Cyril was a gunnery instructor in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. In 1948, he opened Menasha Hardware and was the owner and operator for 40 years. He married Rosella "Sally" Grishaber in 1947, and she survives him.
Cyril is also survived by three children: Kay ( Gregory) Wojciechowski, Clarendon Hills, Illinois; Alan (Nancy) Van Vreede, Green Bay; Carl (Bonnie) Van Vreede, Darboy; a sister, Mary Van Boogaard, Darboy; five grandchildren: Amy, Michael, Stephanie, Paige, and Jay.
Cyril was preceded in death by four brothers: Norbert, John, Roger, and Cletus.
Memorial Services will be held at Noon on Friday, January 26, 2007, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 212 Appleton St., Menasha, with Fr. Larry Canavera officiating. Friends may call at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army.
Cyril was a devoted and loving husband and father and was a friend to many in the community.
WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME Tri County Chapel 3212 South Oneida St. Menasha 920-831-9905
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