- Van De Yacht, Mr. Bernard “D utch”Mr. Bernard “Dutch” Van De Yacht, 85, formerly of Oneida, passed away peac efully with his family at his side Saturday, August 20, 2005. He was bo rn May 2, 1920, in Little Chute to the late Theodore and Frances (Klein) V an De Yacht. On November 21, 1942, he married Violetta “Vi” Marks at St. J ohn the Baptist Catholic Church in Howard. Dutch and Vi loved to dance a nd play cards with their many friends. She preceded him in death Februa ry 2, 1995. Dutch was a proud husband, father, grandfather and great-grand father. He was a strict disciplinarian, but had a gentle heart and a gener ous spirit.Dutch was a lifetime farmer and had been employed by Farmco Co-op, De Per e. He founded Van De Yacht Well Drilling and was later a branch manager f or Lindsey Pump Company. He enjoyed bowling and was an avid Packers fa n. He was a member of St. Agnes Parish and the Knights of Columbus 4th Deg ree.The family that prays together, stays together. This is what our father li ved by. The Rosary was the center of our life as we grew up in this wonder ful Catholic family.Survivors include 12 children and their spouses, Bill and Bernadine V an De Yacht, Ledgeview; Leo and Mary Van De Yacht, Suamico; Bob and Sue V an De Yacht, Oneida; Diane and Chuck Tappa, Oneida; Ken and Lyn Van De Yac ht, FL; Nick and Amy Van De Yacht, Howard; Gery and Carol Van De Yacht, Su amico; Kevin and Carol Van De Yacht, Oneida; Debbie and Dennis Kabara, Pul aski; Dawn and Rick Niemi, Jr., Pulaski; Donna and John Thormann, PA; Bern ie and Valerie Van De Yacht, CA; 36 grandchildren, Tom, Tammy, Tracy, Lis a, Lori, Troy, Eric, Lance, Lorne, Leah, Andy, Jennilyn, Michelle, Meliss a, Nick Jr., Jessie, Carrie, Adam, Killeen, Chad, Kristi, Amy, Jason, Aman da, Courtney, Dylan, Dana, Brianna, Gavin, Spencer, Stephanie, Justin, Cel ine, Sophie, Janssen, Joseph, 19 great-grandchildren, one brother, Theodo re Van De Yacht, Isaar, one sister, Veronica VanBoxtel, Green Bay and a sp ecial friend, Jackie.He was preceded in death by his wife, his daughter, Mary Ann, a daughter-i n-law, Cindee Van De Yacht, a great-granddaughter, 6 brothers and sisters.Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 4 to 8 p. m. Monday (today). There will be a Parish Wake Service at 7:30 p.m. Monda y. The Knights of Columbus 4th Degree will provide an honor guard fr om 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Due to the construction on Shawano Ave., please u se the Leo St. entrance to the parking lot of Blaney Funeral Home. Frien ds may also call from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Agnes Catholic Churc h. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at t he Church with Rev. Richard Getchel officiating. Burial will be in St. Jo hn the Baptist Cemetery, Howard.The Van De Yacht family extends a special thank you to Shelia, the staff a nd Dutch’s caring friends at Harbor House.
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1920 - 2005 (85 years)
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