VanGompel, Elmer E.

1927 - 2005  (77 years)

• Name	VanGompel, Elmer E.
  Birth	3 Dec 1927	Vandenbroek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Death	3 Oct 2005	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Burial	Aft 3 Oct 2005	St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA
  		VanGompel, Elmer E. St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	5 Oct 2005
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Van Gompel, Elmer E.Elmer Edward Van Gompel, of Appleton, formerly of Little Chute; husband, d ad, grandpa and great- grandpa passed away peacefully after a short illne ss surrounded by his loving family October 3, 2005 at the age of 77. He w as born December 3, 1927 to Martin and Mary (Van Domelen) Van Gompel in Li ttle Chute. He married Joyce Jansen November 17, 1950 at St. John Nepomuce ne Catholic Church in Little Chute where he was a lifetime member. Elmer o wned and operated Johnson's Cleaners and later managed Peerless Cleaner s. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, gardening and caring for his wif e. As a younger man, Elmer enjoyed playing his drums in a polka band and w as known to many as "Cha-Cha." He had also been a member of the Little Chu te Kiwanis Club.Elmer is survived by his wife, Joyce; children: Doris (Bob) Vanden Boogar d, Little Chute; Lois (Mark) Kiel, Kaukauna; Ken (Kathy) Van Gompel, Litt le Chute; and Ann (Bill) Kerkhof, Kimberly; grandchildren: Linda (Merli n) Vanden Bloomer, Sharon (Brodi) Lund, Kristy Vanden Boogard (special fri end Brian), Stephanie (Mike) Kobussen, Nicole Kiel (special friend Matt ), Matthew Kiel, Nick, Jenny and Kelly Van Gompel, and Bill Jr. (Rachel) a nd Jamie Kerkhof; great-grandchildren: Skyler and Trevor Vanden Bloomer, C onner and Kylie Lund; a sister, Verone Gloudemans; brothers and sisters-in -law: Dolores and Ruth Van Gompel, Maureanus Vanden Wyngaard, Maggie (Ir v) Guernsey, John (Elaine), Toots and Roger (Darlene) Jansen. Elmer is al so survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.In addition to his parents, Elmer was preceded in death by his son Wayn e, seven brothers and five sisters.Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2005 at St. J ohn Nepomucene Catholic Church, Little Chute. The Rev. Patrick Beno will o fficiate. Friends may call from 1:30 p.m. until the time of Mass at Churc h. Interment St. John Cemetery, Little Chute.The Van Gompel family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the sta ff at Theda Clark Hospital, Appleton Medical Center, Dr. Torres and The da Clark Rehabilitation. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established. For the many trips to Chicago For the many things you taught us For the many shared moments of You just being our Dad We love you always and will miss you greatly - YOUR NEW ANGELSO'CONNELLFUNERAL SERVICES2020 E. Main StreetLittle Chute 759-2951
  Person ID	I45771	1FamilyTree | CarlaDorow25298
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

  
  

  Father	VanGompel, Martin M.,   b. 5 Dec 1882, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 5 Nov 1967, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 84 years)
  Mother	VanDommelen, Mary A.,   b. 10 May 1885, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 11 Mar 1962, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 76 years)
  Family ID	F25519	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Jansen, Joyce T.,   b. 7 Oct 1927, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 19 Nov 2007, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 80 years)
  Marriage	17 Nov 1950	Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Children	+ 1. VanGompel, Kenneth M. + 2. VanGompel, Doris + 3. VanGompel, Ann   4. VanGompel, Wayne Donald,   b. 14 Jun 1952, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 28 Oct 2002, Athens, Mcminn, Tennessee, USA (Age 50 years)   5. VanGompel, Lois
  Family ID	F14638	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	3 Aug 2014