- Van Asten, Virgil Marvin "Vir g"Virgil Marvin Van Asten, age 70, of Appleton, passed away Monday, Augu st 8, 2005, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 11, 19 35, in Appleton, the son of the late Albert and Ella (Kuhn) Van Aste n. He was united in marriage to Janet Kippenhan April 7, 1956, in Appleto n. Virgil graduated from Neenah High School, starting his working li fe at Appleton Machine, Valley Iron, Allis Chalmers in Milwaukee, then F ox River Paper Co. as a draftsman and engineer for 19 years. Virgil join ed Theo Utschig Construction and finished his career as a project manag er for Lunda Construction Industrial Division. He proudly served our count ry from 1953 to 1962 as a member of the Army Reserves.Virgil is survived by his wife, Janet, four sons: Scot (Victoria) Van Aste n, Oshkosh; Robert Walter Van Asten, Shiocton; Rocky (Laurie) Van Asten, M adison; Virgil A. (Cynthia Bork) Van Asten, Appleton; daughter, Debra (Dav id) Guckenberger, Ashippun. He will be especially missed by his beloved grndchildren: Thea and Blake Van Asten, Abby and Arik Van Asten, David, Joh n, Matthew and Alex Guckenberger. He is also survived by four brothers a nd sisters: Gugiland (Jacqueline) Van Asten, Larsen; Ronald Van Asten, Bur nsville; Charlotte (Michael) Dorow, Appleton; and Darlene (James) Kneif l, New Glarus; and many other relatives and friends.
His parents preceded him in death.Virgil was dedicated to his family and his work. He was always one to be h elping, fixing and building. He had tools to fix most anything in wood a nd metal, including a sawmill on his farm. Deer hunting was never missed f or 50 years. Also he enjoyed fishing, camping, scouting and square dancin g. Cancer came in 2003 and removed his energy and plans for retirement fun .The family is being assisted by Valley Funeral Home and suggests a memori al to one's favorite charity in lieu of other expressions of sympathy.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 13, at 10:30 a.m. at t he Columbus Club, Appleton, with fellowship to follow.
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1935 - 2005 (70 years)
Education - High School
