- Joseph Dollevoet, 90, Little Chute, died at his home Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, with his family by his side. Joe was born March 9, 1918, in Kimberly, son of John and Wilhelmina (Vander Heyden) Dollevoet. He married Ursula "Sella" Jansen on May 10, 1941, and she preceded him in death Jan. 9, 2002. Joe was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Little Chute, as well as the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258. Joe was employed at Appleton Coated-Combined Locks Mill from 1939 to 1981 and was a member of United Papermakers International Union 144. He was a U.S. Army Veteran (December 1942 to November 1945), earning the rank of Sergeant of the 101st Airborne, 327th Brigade, Glider Division. During the service he landed at Utah Beach in Normandy. Joe helped liberate Holland in Operation Market Garden (serving as a Dutch interpreter and communicator with government officials and farm families). He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and many other European operations. In 2005, Joe was honored by the Mayor of Veghel, interviewed on Dutch National Television, and featured in a Dutch-German book about soldiers in World War II.
He enjoyed pitching horseshoes with Sella at Kamps Kovered Kourts. Joe was State Champion in Class D and was featured in The Post-Crescent July 2007 edition as the area's oldest horseshoe pitcher. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, golfing and playing cards with his family and friends. He loved telling stories about life on the farm, World War II, escapades at work and at home. Joe enjoyed watching the Brewers and Packers. He was able to see many games at Lambeau Field, several Braves games at Milwaukee County Stadium, and finally saw the Brewers win at Miller Park in July of 2007! Joe also enjoyed traveling to see friends, especially to Holland with his wife in 1982, and again with his daughter in 2005.
Joe is survived by his children, Dick Dollevoet (special friend, Eileen), Little Chute; Jack Dollevoet (special friend, John), Kansas City, Mo.; Marty Dollevoet, Little Chute; Judy (Ron) Hooyman, Town of Lawrence; Joe (Mary) Dollevoet, Little Chute; grandchildren, Brian (Connie) Dollevoet, Brad (Sarah) Dollevoet, Nick (Carrie) Hooyman, Joe Dollevoet, Dani Dollevoet, Andy Hooyman (fiancee, Megann); great-grandchildren, Ellen (George), Katie, Kelly, Scott, Derek, Alex, Madison, Kamar, Elliana; sister, Ann Diedrich, Kaukauna; sisters-in-law, Ann Dollevoet, Kimberly; Delores Liesch, Grace Jansen, both of Little Chute; Carol Jansen, Neenah; Alvina Jansen, Kaukauna; brother-in-law, Marty Jansen, Little Chute; special friends, Gerrit and Coba Wiggelo, Geurt and Clazien VanRinsum, all of Holland; many nieces and nephews.
Joe was also preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law, Pat Dollevoet; brothers, George (Martha), Bill (Agnes), Pete (Marie), Bart, Elmer (Betty) Dollevoet; in-laws, John (Lorraine) Jansen, Vin Jansen, Joe Jansen, Tony (Lee) Jansen, Gerald Jansen, Rana (Frank) LeNoble, Agnes (Chuck) Moeri, Gertie (Gordon) Marquardt, Norbert (Laverne) Jansen, Al Jansen, Sue Jansen.
Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, with Fr. James Hablewitz officiating. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 2 p.m. until the time of the mass.
A memorial is being established in honor of Joe.
Special thanks to ThedaCare at Home Hospice especially Mary and Tricia and Dr. Swanson and his staff at Fox Valley Oncology for their care, concern and compassion.
Dad, you have taught us to work hard, care for one another, respect others and be a true friend to many. You are our hero.
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