- Vosters, Donald B. “Barney ”, 3184 Justin Court #4, Appleton, WI 54914After a most valiant fight, Don passed away Monday afternoon, October 2 0, 2003. He was born November 10, 1922, to the late Barney and Alma (Holt z) Vosters, in Little Chute and had been an Appleton resident most of h is life. Don was a most loving husband, father, grandfather and great gran dfather. Don entered the U. S. Army in January 1943 and was assigned to t he 359 th Corps of Engineers, serving 38 months mostly overseas. He marri ed his beloved wife, Dorothy on August 10, 1946, sharing 57 wonderful yea rs together. Don truly loved his family and was blessed with two childre n, Connie Bauer and Craig Vosters. Before entering the service he worked b riefly at Thilmany Paper Company. Following his discharge he was employ ed at Vosters Grocery for three years and then by John Strange Paper Compa ny and Menasha Corporation for 35 years. Don was a quality control supervi sor and always appreciated his work. Don was an avid Packer fan and play ed all sports especially enjoying horseshoe following his retirement. He w as a member of the Appleton American Legion Post #38. In addition to his w ife he is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Thomas Baue r, Little Chute; a son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Kathleen Vosters, Li ttle Chute; four grandchildren, Brad Bauer, Brett (Geri Lynn) Bauer, Betha nie Vosters and Becky Vosters; four great grandchildren, Blake, McKenzi e, Brooklyn and Noah; a brother and sister-in-law, Leroy and Pat Voster s, Appleton; two brothers-in-law, Tom Pauly, Appleton; and Donald (Bett y) Baeten, De Pere, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his si ster, Betty Rae Pauly, his father and mother-in-law, Martin and Mary Baete n, two sisters-in-law, Florence C. Baeten and Irene Lamers, a brother-in-l aw, Willard Baeten, a nephew, Teddy Lamers, and two very dear friends, How ard and Dolores Fullarton. Funeral services for Donald will be held at 6: 30 pm Friday, October 24, 2003 at the funeral home, with Father Micha el K. O’Rourke officiating. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Little Ch ute. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 pm Friday until the ti me of the service. A memorial fund is being established.
Don’s love will remain in our hearts forever. Stay close.Don’s family would like to extend their most appreciative thanks to the st aff of Parkside Care Center, they were most kind.
WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
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1922 - 2003 (80 years)
Education - High School
