- VanHandel, Charles B. “Chuck ”, Little ChuteCharles B. Van Handel, age 47, was given the gift that God promises to a ll of us, “eternal life” on Friday, Jan. 23, 2004. He passed away unexpect edly - doing what he loved to do - snowmobiling. He died as he lived - wi th joy in his heart and a love for the outdoors. He was born on July 17, 1 956, to Edward W. & Lorraine (Otte) Van Handel. He married his high scho ol sweetheart, Sue Hietpas, and this past October they celebrated 25 yea rs of marriage. Chuck was known to all those who loved him as the person w ho could fix anything, sometimes being called the “sheeny”. His love of fa mily was always evident in all that he did. His children Tyler, Ted, and A nna have broken hearts — they will miss their dad whose gentle spirit h as guided them to be the people they are becoming. God gives many grac es — their Dad’s unconditional love for them was a wonderful gift. Chuck ’s quiet faith has been an example to all of us. Chuck was a faithful a nd well-respected employee of Don Hietpas & Sons Construction for the pa st 30 years. He loved his employers and they loved him.He is survived by his loving wife, Sue; his children Tyler, Ted and Ann a; his mother, Lorraine Van Handel; brothers Ed (Kathy) Van Handel, Jer ry Van Handel and Danny Van Handel. He is further survived by his mother-i n-law, Dorothy (Bootz) Hietpas; his brothers-in-law: Steve (Jessie) Hietpa s, Stu (Patty) Hietpas, Scott (Robin) Hietpas and Pat (Cheryl) Hietpas; h is godchildren: Joy (Hietpas) DesJardins, Rachel Hietpas and Katie Hietpa s. Also survived by many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and wonderful frie nds.
Love you a lot —He was preceded in death by his father, Edward W. Van Handel and father-in -law, Donald H. Hietpas. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been establish ed.Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at St. Pa ul Catholic Church, Combined Locks. The Funeral Mass will immediately foll ow at church. Interment St. John Cemetery, Little Chute. Jennifer O’Conne ll with Affordable Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the famil y. A luncheon will be served at the Darboy Club immediately following mass .
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1956 - 2004 (47 years)
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