- VANDEN BOOGAARD, MATHIAS J. "MATT"
Matt Vanden Boogaard, age 93, of Kimberly, was surrounded by the love of his family when he entered into eternal life on Saturday, February 4, 2012. Waiting to greet him was his wife of 65 years, Marian, two sons-in-law, his parents, brothers and sister and many other relatives. He was born May 29, 1918, in Kimberly, the son of Henry and Frances (Ver Voort) Vanden Boogaard. On April 17, 1943, while serving his country in San Francisco, California, he married Marian Jean Melendy with whom he spent the next 65 years. Upon returning from the service they settled in Kimberly and remained there to raise their family. Matt was a lifelong member of Holy Name/Holy Spirit Church. He enjoyed spending his leisure time with his family at Shawano Lake and later at Clover Leaf Lakes.
Matt was a very active man and was especially involved with his church, the community and the William Verhagen American Legion Post #60 of Kimberly. Over the years, he had many occupations which required him to travel around the state, something he enjoyed very much. In his retirement, he was always helping someone on a project, volunteering somewhere or going for his daily walk. Matt enjoyed being with his family and following his grandchildren's many endeavors. He loved life, stayed active and was healthy for 90+ years. In 2010, he was honored as a veteran of WWII and traveled to Washington D.C. on the Old Glory Honor Flight.
He is survived by his five children: John (Pat) Vanden Boogaard, DePere; Kathy (and the late Dick) Hurst, Appleton; Dick (Mary Lou) Vanden Boogaard, Kimberly; Kristine (and the late Bill) Gerhardt, Appleton and Dave (Kathy) Vanden Boogaard, Little Chute; thirteen grandchildren, John Patrick Vanden Boogaard and Amy (Geoff) Stenson; Chris (Becky) Hurst, Paula (Scott) Reaves, Shelly (Shawn) Manisto and Katie (Craig) Stevens; Tracy (Jim) Schommer, Brad (Julee) Vanden Boogaard, Polly Vanden Boogaard and Laura (Alex) Smith; Dawn Marwitz; Ross Vanden Boogaard and Ben Vanden Boogaard; fifteen great grandchildren, Kate, Zachary and Evan Stenson; Cole and Luke Hurst; Lincoln Reaves; Kyle, Jake and Derek Manisto; Chase and Mya Stevens; Reece and Phin Schommer; Danielle and Carly Marwitz; and a great great grandson: Wyatt William Paulick. Matt is further survived by his sisters: Mary (Edward) Prellwitz, Savannah, Georgia and Maxine Wichman, Kimberly; sisters-in-law: Evelyn Vanden Boogaard, Appleton and Dorothy Vanden Boogaard, Appleton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian, his parents, his sister and brothers: Esther (Norb) Schwab, Bernard (Audrey) Vanden Boogaard, Paul Vanden Boogaard, Elmer (Opal) Vanden Boogaard, Bob Vanden Boogaard, Vin (Esther) Vanden Boogaard and brother-in-law: Otto Wichman.
The Celebration of his life will be held at 12:00 pm noon on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at HOLY SPIRIT/HOLY NAME CHURCH, 600 East Kimberly Avenue, Kimberly, with Father Dave Pleier officiating. Burial will be in Holy Name Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10:00 am until the time of mass. The family is requesting no flowers; a memorial fund has been established in his name.
Thank you to all the wonderful caregivers in Dad's life and for all the love and compassion shown by Home Instead Care, Community Care, Grand Horizons and Heartland Hospice Care, we are truly grateful.
Jansen Fargo Funeral Home
204 E. Kimberly Ave.
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920)788-6202
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1918 - 2012 (93 years)
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