- Gordon J. Schreurs, age 82, of Brewster Village, Appleton, WI, formerly of Little Chute, died Thursday, November 8, 2007, at Brewster Village. He was born March 14, 1925, to the late George and Eva (Gerrits) Schreurs in Wrightstown. Gordon married the former Theresa Boots on November 20, 1948, at St. John Catholic Church in Little Chute. He enlisted into the U.S. Army on July 10, 1943, and served until his honorable discharge on January 10, 1946. Gordon worked in the paper industry his entire life, retiring from Midtec in June of 1986.
He was a longtime member of St. John Parish and the American Legion Jacob Coppus Post 258. Gordon loved card playing and most recently enjoyed bingo. He was a great outdoorsman, especially enjoying, fishing and hunting in his younger years.
He is survived by his son, Daniel Schreurs; his three daughters: Donna (Larry) Blake and their daughter, Kandace; Mary Schreurs and Barbara Schreurs; his sister, Elizabeth (Leonard) Maufort; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Theresa; his infant daughter, Julie; two infant brothers, Clayton and Vincent; and an infant sister, Lois.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be 5 p.m. on Monday, November 12, 2007, at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH, Little Chute with Rev. David Funk, OFM Cap. officiating. Friends will be received on Monday at Church from 2 p.m. until the time of service. Full military burial rights will be performed after Gordon's service by the American Legion Jacob Coppus post 258 of Little Chute. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in his name. The Boettcher Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna is assisting the family. 920-766-2099.
The family would like to thank Melvin at Brewster Village for the friendship he shared with Dad and the staff at Brewster Village for the care and compassion they gave him during his time of need.
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1925 - 2007 (82 years)
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