- Eugene Van Vreede, 85, 607 Eagles Nest Boulevard, Rothschild, died Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston.
Eugene was born May 15, 1924, in Hollandtown, Wisconsin, to the late Anton and Joanna (Gerrits) Van Vreede. He was a World War II Army veteran, having served in France, where he was the recipient of the Purple Heart. He married Alice Dorschner on May 26, 1951. She preceded him in death on Nov. 8, 1975. He then married Kathleen Holzem Pierce on March 10, 1976, in Wausau, she survives.
Gene loved building bird houses, gardening, hunting, fishing, cribbage and working crossword puzzles. He was a member of the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen, Rothschild; two sons, Doug (Barbara) Van Vreede, St. Paul, Minnesota and Mark Van Vreede of Little Chute, Wis.; one granddaughter, Sara Van Vreede; sister, Elaine Yunk, Kimberly, Wis.; nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He is also survived by four stepchildren, Charlotte Meadows, Colleen O'Brien, Cynthia Wenzel, Karl Pierce, and many step- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Casper and Dorothy Grayalna and a stepson Kendall Pierce.
Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at St. Mark's Parish, 602 Military Road, Rothschild. The Rev. Allan L. Slowiak will officiate. Burial will be in St. Paul's Catholic Cemetery, Wrightstown, Wisconsin. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church. Military rites will be performed by American Legion Montgomery Post #10.
Brainard Funeral Home-Everest Chapel, 5712 Memorial Court, Weston, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to www. brainardfuneral.com.
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1924 - 2009 (85 years)
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