- Valentyne, Harry A.Harry A.Valentyne, Kimberly, age 85, passed away suddenly at Appleton Medi cal Center due to complications from surgery. He was born on May 31, 19 18 in Faribault, Minnesota the son of the late Peter and Anne (Smits) Vale ntyne. On August 9, 1939 he married Maryann Weyenberg at St. John Cathol ic Church in Little Chute. He served his country in the United States Ar my during World War II in Okinawa. He was co-owner of Kimberly DX Servi ce Station for many years, the custodian for the Kimberly Municipal Cente r, and also was the Municipal Judge in Kimberly for 14 years.Harry also was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and the Kimberly Amer ican Legion Post #60. Harry enjoyed his cottage on Lake Poygan and campi ng with friends and relatives. Everyone appreciated his handiness; there w as nothing he couldn’t fix for friends, family, and neighbors.He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather and sp ent much of the last part of his life caring for his wife Maryann “Sis” w ho passed away in January of 2003.Harry is survived by two sons: Dennis (Jan) of Kimberly, and Dave (Sandi e) of Appleton; a daughter Meri (Lari) De Bruin of Combined Locks; eight g randchildren: Todd Valentyne of Kimberly, Tami (Dan) Kuether of Appleto n, Tara (Dennis) De Both of Little Chute, Sherri (Mike) Gartzke of Menash a, Ben De Bruin (special friend Bobbi Myhre) of Little Chute, Eric De Bru in of Madison, and Dan and Troy De Bruin of Combined Locks; seven great gr andchildren: Taylor Valentyne, Brittany and Kaylie Kuether, Gage Leisgan g, Casey De Both, and Jeremy and Rachel Gartzke. Harry is also surviv ed by his sisters: Harriet Thurner of Kimberly, Ann Valentyne of Ann Arbo r, Michigan, Elaine Hietpas of Appleton, and Marie (Hermie) De Leeuw of Ki mberly; two brothers: Bob (Althea) Valentyn of Kimberly, and Don (Audre y) Valentyne of Winneconne; and numerous nieces, nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Maryann, an infant so n, his brother Peter, his brothers-in-law Orrie Milton, Nick Thurner, a nd Fabian Hietpas.The Mass of Christian Burial was conducted on Monday, May 10, 2004 at 6 p. m. at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Kimberly with the Rev. Tom Pom eroy officiating. Interment was at Highland Memorial Park. Visitation w as at the church on Monday from 4 p.m. until the time of the Mass. A memor ial fund is being established.Harry made many wonderful friends throughout his life, including the on es he made during the last months of his life at his new home at Hallma rk Place.As “Pa” would say as part of every prayer: May the souls of the faithful d eparted through the mercy of God rest in peace, Amen.JANSEN-FARGO FUNERAL HOME203 East Kimberly AvenueKimberly 788-6202www.farg ofuneralhomes.com
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1918 - 2004 (85 years)
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