- Van Dyke, Melvin KaukaunaAge 89, died Friday, August 31, 2001 at St. Paul Home. Melvin was bo rn to William and Agnes (Radermacher) Van Dyke on February 26, 1912 in Kau kauna. He graduated from Kaukauna High School in the class of 1930. He w as married to Marie A. Marx on June 25, 1941 and they were together f or 56 years until her death in 1997. Melvin managed the Vaudette Theat er in Kaukauna along with his father William and his brother, Clayto n. In the early years of the theater he occasionally played the piano f or silent films. Melvin was a film projectionist with a deep interest in m ovies. In later years he enjoyed sketching scenes of his life and famil y, he also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchi ldren. Melvin is survived by five daughters: Alice (Robert) Hampson, Washi ngton, Illinois; Edith (Wes) Phillips, Winneconne; Mary (James) Athens, Ke izer, Oregon; Betty (Richard) Driessen, Kaukauna; Jo Ann (Chris) Greenwoo d, Phoenix, Arizona; son, Richard G. Van Dyke, Cincinnati, Ohio; sister, E unice Leeman, L'Anse, Michigan; 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildre n, and other relatives and friends. Melvin was preceded in death by his wi fe, Marie; parents: William and Agnes; brother, Clayton; and a grandchil d. The funeral liturgy will be Tuesday, September 4, 2001 at ST. MARY CATH OLIC CHURCH, 119 West Seventh Street, Kaukauna at 11 a.m. with Fr. Uduluts ch officiating. Friends may call at the church at 10 a.m. A public committ al service will take place at St. Mary Cemetery following the service. T he family wishes to extend a special thank you to the St. Paul Nursing Ho me for their oustanding care and support. A memorial fund is being establi shed.Greenwood-Fargo Funeral Home 500 Hendricks Avenue Kaukauna 766-6200
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1912 - 2001 (89 years)
Education - High School
