- Grode, Wayne E.Wayne E. Grode, of Freedom, age 71, died Monday, August 8, 2005, at his ho me surrounded by his family. Wayne was born October 8, 1933, in Green Ba y, son of Edmund J. and Mildred M. (West) Grode. He married Rosie Van Ross um, June 8, 1954, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Freedom, where he w as a lifelong member. Wayne served his country in the Army from 1956 to 19 58. He retired from US Oil in 1997, after 23 years of service. After retir ement and until his illness, Wayne loved his job at Victor Allen’s Coffe e. Woodworking and John Deere Tractors were a true passion. He loved spend ing time with his family, especially his grandchildren, all of whom broug ht him so much pride and joy.Wayne is survived by his wife, Rosie and his mother, Mildred; three childr en: Robert W. (Joan) Grode, Freedom; Ross J. Grode and special friend Mis sy Dennis, Little Chute; Brenda L. Sprague and fiance Brad Schuler, Kaukau na; 12 grandchildren: Nichole, Matthew, Jake, Sebastian, Sasha, Tara, Hunt er, Satiana, Jon, Miles, Shawnie and Emma; brothers and sister: Kenneth (C arol), Brian (Marian), and Gene Grode; Sherry Wynboom; brothers and sister s-in-law: Gene (Sue), Ron (Barb), Don (Mary) and Carol Van Rossum; Berni ce Dercks and LaVerne (Mike) Arnoldussen; Godchildren: Mark, Ed and Nicho le Grode; John and Bruce Van Rossum; Rick Dercks and Lynn Krenz. He is al so survived by many relatives, nieces, nephews and friends.In addition to his father, Wayne was preceded in death by a sister, Marily n; father and mother-in-law, Adrian and Ella Van Rossum; and his brothers- in-law, Jim Van Rossum and Roger Dercks.The Funeral Mass will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, August 11, 2005, at S t. Nicholas Catholic Church, Freedom, with Rev. Dennis Ryan officiating. F riends and family may call at the church from 12 p.m. Thursday until the t ime of Mass. Interment will follow Mass at St. Nicholas Cemetery.The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Bonnie McC luskey, Theda Care at Home Hospice, especially Kelly Verhasselt, and the m any friends and family, especially Bernice, for their care, compassion a nd prayers.
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1933 - 2005 (71 years)
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