- Mildred Langedyke, 96, Appleton, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Milly was born September 6, 1917, in Little Chute, daughter of Walter and Katherine (Verkuilen) Wildenberg. She married Sylvester "Whitey" Langedyke at St. Vibeanas Cathedral in Los Angeles, CA, on December 14, 1943. After World War II, Milly and Whitey moved back to Little Chute, and have resided there since 1945. Milly was a lifetime member of St. John Church, and was an active member of the St. Elizabeth Society serving as president in 1960 and 1961. Milly also was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post and the Golden Agers, serving as secretary for four years. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing alongside Whitey, and playing cards with her friends from high school for over 60 years.
Milly is survived by two sons: Bruce (Mary Lou Coutant) Langedyke, Altadena, CA; and Jim (Karen Schueler), Neenah; a grandson, Mathew Langedyke, Seattle, WA; three step-granddaughters: Cyndi (Scott) Dankmeyer, Lori (Zack) Reblin, and Becki (John) Hendrick; six great grandchildren: Gwen, Maggie, Alice, Sam, Haylee, and Brooke; a sister-in-law, Peggy Wildenberg and brother-in-law, Les Woeckner, Menasha. Milly is further survived by many nieces and nephews who were very important in her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Whitey on December 3, 1999; a son, Tom in 1995; her parents, and 14 brothers and sisters.
Mass of Christian Burial for Milly will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2014, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, 323 S. Pine Street, Little Chute, with Msgr. James Vanden Hogen officiating. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Little Chute. Visitation will be at the church from 9:00 a.m. Friday until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. Online condolences may be expressed at www.verkuilenfh.com.
Milly's family would like to thank the Appleton Retirement Community and the Southern Care Hospice staff for all the great and gentle care given to Milly.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from July 17 to July 20, 2014
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