- Dianne "Dee Dee" Van Stippen, 72, of Appleton, died Sunday, May 1, 2011, at Appleton Medical Center. She was born January 21, 1939, in La Crosse, a daughter of the late Robert and Evellyn (Netwall) McFadden. Dianne married Charles Van Stippen, September 25, 1965, in Appleton.
Dianne worked at Zwickers Knitting Mill from 1963-1965, and later at Mavericks Mexican Restaurant from 1984-1986. Her main job was taking care of her family, especially raising her son, Todd. She was an avid Packers and Brewers fan; she enjoyed bowling, and taking roadtrips to the casino; her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Charles; her son, Todd (Therese) Van Stippen of Hortonville; five grandchildren, Teala (Justin) Recha, Appleton, Corey Van Stippen, U.S. Navy- Portsmouth,Virginia, Chase, Trinity and Cole Van Stippen, all of Hortonville; two brothers, Robert (Sara) McFadden, Onalaska, and Michael (Mary) McFadden, Brice Prarie; three brothers-in-law, James (Carol) VanStippen, Darboy, John (Mary) Van Stippen, Neenah, and Raymond VanStippen (Lisa Minlschmidt), Appleton; two sisters-in-law, FrancesRivera, Appleton, and Roberta Perry, Appleton; numerous nieces and nephews; and her best friend, Gloria (Arnie) Thompson, Holmen.
Funeral service will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2011, at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME TRI-COUNTY CHAPEL, 3212 S. Oneida Street, with Deacon C.F. Dedman of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Appleton, officiating. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
Wichmann Funeral Home
Tri-County Chapel
3212 S. Oneida Street
Menasha 920-831-9905
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1939 - 2011 (72 years)
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