- Van Hoof, Claren ce H.Clarence H. Van Hoof, Town of Freedom, age 89, passed away peacefully at h ome on Monday, February 27, 2006, surrounded by his loving family. He w as born on July 8, 1916, in Freedom, WI, the son of the late Matthew and A nna (Romenesko) Van Hoof. Clarence farmed the Van Hoof Homestead farm fr om 1938-1969. He worked with Van Hoof painting while farming. Following t he sale of his farm he worked in maintenance for St. John School and Outag amie County Highway Dept.Clarence was a lifelong member of St. Nicholas Parish. He was involv ed in many parish activities. He enjoyed woodworking, dancing, playing car ds, going fishing, but most of all; he enjoyed his children, grandchildr en and great-grandchildren. He married Mildred Ann Ashauer, April 22, 194 1; she preceded him in death on December 4, 1958. He married Mabel Fab ry on September 28, 1963.He is survived by his wife Mabel; nine children: Jerry (Pat), Combined Loc ks; Mary (special friend Wally), Appleton; Jeanne Middleton, Appleton; Bon nie (Gordy) Johnson, Cambria; Jack (Patti), Appleton; Joe (Dee), DePere; A nn (Dan) Devine, Kris (Bill) Lecker, Ron (Marlene), Appleton; 23 grandchil dren, 21 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Wally and Ken, Little Chut e; a sister, Marie, Freedom; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friend s. He is further survived by sisters-in-law, Rose Corsten and Alice Huisma n; and brother-in-law, Alvin Fabry.He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred; his parents, Matth ew and Anna Van Hoof; a sister, Evelyn Nackers; sisters-in-law, Dorothy V an Hoof and Florence Van Hoof; brother-in-law, Russell Nackers; sister-in- law, Evelyn Fabry; brothers-in-law, Tim Corsten, Clarence Huisman and Har ry Fabry.Clarence's Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. on Friday, March 3, 20 06, at ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, N4088 County Trunk E, Freedom with F r. John Schuetze officiating. Friends will be received on THURSDAY at BOET TCHER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2401 Fieldcrest Drive, Kaukauna from 4 p.m. unt il 8 p.m., with a parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m. and again FRIDAY at C HURCH from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place in t he parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established. T he Boettcher Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna is assisting the family. 920-76 6-2099.The family wishes to thank the many special people from Home Instead Ca re and Hospice for their loving care.We love you and we will miss you. Mabel, Jerry, Mary, Jeanne, Bonnie, Jac k, Joe, Ann, Kris and Ron.
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