- Blanche Pynenberg, 81, Little Chute, was welcomed into our Lord's arms on March 8, 2007, after a short illness. She was born January 26, 1926, in Wrightstown, the daughter of the late Harold and Elaine (Nytes) Verbeten. On October 2, 1946, she married Gerald "Jerry" Pynenberg, in Seymour; and became a lifelong resident in Little Chute. Jerry preceded her in death on April 13, 1992. Blanche worked at Zwicker Knitting Mills prior to her marriage and also did part-time waitress work for many local restaurants during her marriage. In addition, Blanche, along with her husband, operated "Jerry's Store" in Little Chute. Many local residents probably remember going to their store to pick out penny candy. Even after Jerry's death, Blanche continued to keep the store open until failing health forced her to close. She had been a lifelong member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Little Chute and had also been a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Jacob Coppus Post #258. Blanche enjoyed playing cribbage and sheepshead, spending time at the family cottage on Boundary Lake, and playing croquet with her sisters. She especially loved times spent with her family, her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Blanche can be fondly remembered as always having a smile, no matter what.
Blanche is survived by two daughters: Donna (Dave) Wunrow, Seymour; Connie Van Wychen, Seymour; three sons: Ron (Sue) Pynenberg, Kimberly; Joe (Vickie) Pynenberg, Little Chute; Tim Pynenberg (special friend, Sharon Gassen), Neenah; grandchildren: Ben (Dawn) Van Wychen; Jacob (Rachel) Van Wychen; Donald (Amanda) Pynenberg; Craig Pynenberg; Jason (Cora) Pynenberg; Stacy Pynenberg; great-grandchildren: Spencer and Trevor Van Wychen; Austin, Donovan, Jasmine and Jordan Pynenberg.
She is further survived by a brother, Ralph (Evie) Verbeten; sisters: Lorraine Van Vreede, Florence (Jack) De Goey, Marian "Deede" (Lefty) Helein, Lois (Donald) Gonnering, Carol (Ron) DeBruin; sister-in-law, Doris Verbeten. She is also survived by her god-children and many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents and husband, Blanche was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Terry Van Wychen, a grandson, Cory Pynenberg; brothers: Marlon Verbeten, Earl Verbeten and Robert Verbeten; sisters-in-law: Betty Verbeten, Rita Geurts, Ann Pynenberg, Linda Pynenberg; brothers-in-law: Richard Pynenberg, Leighon Pynenberg and Harvey Van Vreede.
Funeral services for Blanche will be held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2007, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Little Chute, with Rev. David Funk O.F.M. Cap. officiating. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 2:00 p.m. Monday, until the time of the mass. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
The family wishes to express a sincere THANK YOU to the entire staff of the Cedar Wing at Brewster Village for all the loving care and attention given to our mother during her stay.
MOM, WE WILL LOVE AND KEEP YOU IN OUR HEARTS AND MEMORIES FOREVER.
Verkuilen Funeral Home
& Cremation Services
Little Chute 920-788-3321
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1926 - 2007 (81 years)
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