- John F. Vandenberg, 309 W. Division Street, Kaukauna
Age 79, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2000, at the Appleton Medical C enter. Johnny was born in Stanley, Wisconsin, on January 25, 1921, s on of the late Arthur and Catherine (Heiting) Vandenberg. On June 21, 194 7, he married the former Marian "Mitt" Wodjenski at Holy Cross Church in K aukauna. Johnny was proud to have served in the United States Marine Cor ps for four years, and was a member of the Electric City Post 3319 of t he VFW. He was employed for twenty-five years by Klein's Dairy and later w orked as a security guard at Thilmany Pulp and Paper until his retiremen t. Johnny was an avid fisherman and enjoyed bowling, playing cribbage, a nd spending time at family cottages up north. John's children were the pri de of his life, and his grandchildren were the apples of his eye. He alwa ys treasured the times he spent as a spectator at their sporting events. J ohn is survived by his wife, Mitt Vandenberg, Kaukauna; three daughters, J aney (Bill) Konitzer, Little Chute; Julie (Dan) Dorn, Kaukauna; and Joan ( Dave) Van Eperen, Little Chute; a son, Jim "Yogi" (Lea), Little Chute; twe lve grandchildren, Kristin Vandenberg and her fiance, Mike Verhagen, Je ff Vandenberg, Rob Konitzer, Angie Konitzer, Kevin Konitzer, Shannon Konit zer, Abby Dorn, Lindsey Dorn, Garrett Dorn, Dan Van Eperen, Katie Van Eper en, and Tim Van Eperen; a sister, Marcy Vandenberg; four brothers, Ray (Ma rge) Vandenberg, Little Chute; Elmer Vandenberg, Kaukauna; Harry (Marie) V andenberg, Little Chute; and Roy (Marianne) Vandenberg, Darboy; two sister s-in-law, Babs (Jim) Weyenberg, Kaukauna, and Jackie Wodjenski, Seattle, W ashington. Johnny was preceded in death by a grandson, Ross Dorn; a siste r, Irene (Al) School; sisters-in-law, Ruth Vandenberg and Virginia Vandenb erg; his mother and father-in-law, John and Julia Wodjenski; and a brother -in-law, Bob Wodjenski. A memorial funeral liturgy will be held at 2 p. m. on Saturday, December 2, 2000, at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desno yer Street in Kaukauna, with Fr. Jack Mullarkey officiating. Friends may c all AT THE FUNERAL HOME on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at whi ch time the family will leave for the church. In lieu of flowers, a memori al fund has been established in John's name.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at McArthur H all at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King as well as the medical sta ff at the Appleton Medical Center ICU. Your kindness and compassion made J ohnny's last days more comfortable. Thank you so very much.
FARGO FUNERAL HOME
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna 766-6200
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1921 - 2000 (79 years)
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