- Nicholas "Joe" Joseph Gerrits, 96, Kaukauna, formerly of Little Chute passed away Monday, November 13, 2006, at St. Paul Villa. He was born March 5, 1910, in Hollandtown son of George and Catherine (Van Vonderon) Gerrits. Joseph married Frances M. Van Hammond September 23, 1936, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Little Chute, where he was also a member. Joseph was employed at the Van Zeeland Chrysler/Plymouth Garage in Little Chute for many years, retiring in 1973. He was an avid bike rider with his wife, Frances and his brother-and sister-in-law Joseph and Gladys Van Hammond.
Mr. Gerrits is survived by his wife, Frances; a daughter, Donna Durawa, Green Bay; 3 grandchildren: Jaye Marie (Thomas) Mortensen, Brookfield; Andrew (Thea) Durawa, Whitefish Bay; James J. (Ann Brock) Durawa, Portland, Oregon; 5 great grandchildren: Lilia, Ella and Anna Mortensen, Xavier and Amara Durawa; brothers-and sisters-in-law: George Wydeven, Appleton; Lorraine Daniels, Appleton; Mildred Vander Heiden, Kaukauna; Tony Gloudemans, Little Chute; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, James E. Durawa; a brother, Harold Gerrits; sisters: Harriet (John) Huiting, Agnes (George) Lamers; brothers-and sisters-in-law: Martin (Alice) Van Hammond; Agnes Wydeven; Joseph (Gladys) Van Hammond; Verna Gloudemans; Earl De Bruin; Milton Daniels; Lloyd Vander Heiden.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, November 16, 2006, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church with Rev. James Hablewitz officiating. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Little Chute. Friends may call at the church from 2 p.m. Thursday until the time of the mass. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established.
The family would like to thank the staff at St. Paul Villa for their care and concern given to Joseph.
Verkuilen Funeral Home
& Cremation Services
Little Chute 920-788 3321
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1910 - 2006 (96 years)
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