Vanevenhoven, Clifford W.

1918 - 2003  (85 years)

• Name	Vanevenhoven, Clifford W.
  Birth	1 Apr 1918	Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Education - High School	1938	Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Kaukauna High School Class of 1938
  News Mention	8 Sep 1944
  Kaukauna Times
  Mrs. Clifford Vanevenhoven W. 7th St., has received the Purple Heart insignia which was awarded her husband, Pfc. Clifford Vanevenhoven, was wounded in France July 4. He is currently recovering in a hospital in England. He entered the service December, 1942 and went overseas September, 1943.
  News Mention	28 Sep 1945
  Kaukauna Times
  Pfc. Clifford Vanevenhoven was honorably discharged from the Army September 20. He is entitled to wear the American defense service ribbon, American theater ribbon, European-African-middle east theater ribbon with four battle stars, Bronze service arrowhead, good conduct medal, Purple Heart, combat infantry badge, glider badge and presidential unit citation.
  Death	15 Dec 2003	Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	Aft 15 Dec 2003
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Vanevenhoven, Clifford W., "Zunk", Kimberly, Age 85, passed away at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna on Monday, December 15, 2 003. He was born to the late William and Mary (Kerkoff) Vanevenhoven on Ap ril 1, 1918. Cliff was a graduate of Kaukauna High School in 1938 and w as active in sports. He married Gertrude Donnermeyer at St. Mary Cathol ic Church, Kaukauna, on June 26, 1941. They enjoyed 58 years of marriag e. She preceded him in death on March 25, 2000. Cliff served in the Unit ed States Army during World War II in the 82nd and 101st Airborne division s. He was involved in the Battle at Normandy and the Battle of the Bul ge in Belgium. Cliff was presented the Purple Heart. After the war, Cli ff and Gertrude moved to Kimberly where he worked for Kimberly Clark and M idtec Paper for 35 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the Quart er Century Club at Kimberly Clark. Cliff was a proud member of Holy Name C atholic Church. As an avid sports fan, Cliff was involved in his children 's and grandchildren's sports activities. He also loved to watch the Packe rs and Brewers. Golfing, Fishing and playing sheepshead were also favori te activities. Cliff is survived by his children: Lee (Judith) Vanevenhoven of Combined L ocks, Dennis (Janet) Vanevenhoven of Appleton and Jerry (Linda) Vanevenhov en of Kaukauna; grandchildren: Jay (Tammy) Vanevenhoven of New London, Cor ey (Dana) Vanevenhoven of Darboy, Scott (Brooke) Vanevenhoven of Ripon, Sa ra (Jeff) Radloff of Ripon, Adam Vanevenhoven of New York, Alan Vanevenhov en of Connecticut and Ryan Vanevenhoven of Kaukauna; six great grandchildr en; sisters-in-law: Pat Vanevenhoven of Menasha, Sue Vanevenhoven and Elai ne Donnermeyer of Kaukauna, and Clara Markgraf of Lodi; brothers-in-law: L eo (Janice) Donnermeyer of Kimberly, and Robert (Kate) Donnermeyer of Oshk osh. Cliff is preceded in death by his wife Gertrude, his parents; brothers: Wa lter, Elmer, Raymond, Lester, Wilfred, Sylvester and infant brother Josep h; sister-in-law: Ella Zellmer; and brothers-in-law; Michael, Norbert, Jo hn and Walter Donnermeyer. The funeral liturgy will be at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 22, 2003, at HO LY NAME OF JESUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 600 East Kimberly Avenue, Kimberly, wi th Fr. Dennis Bergsbaken officiating. Friends will be received at the chur ch from 4 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at 10 a. m. on Tuesday, December 23, at Holy Name Cemetery. A military honors servi ce will be conducted at the cemetery by the William Verhagen Post of the A merican Legion, Kimberly. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff at St. P aul Home, especially Poppy Path, for their excellent, compassionate care. A memorial fund in Cliff's name is being established. "We will miss you, Grandpa." Love, Jay, Corey, Scott, Sara, Adam, Alan, Ry an, Jordyn, Justin, Corrine, James, Andrew and Samson. "Gert, I'll be home for Christmas." Love, Cliff Jansen Fargo Funeral Home 204 East Kimberly Avenue Kimberly 788-6202
  Burial	Aft 15 Dec 2003	Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA
  Person ID	I64261	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	28 Jul 2016

  
  

  Father	Vanevenhoven, William,   b. 1 Sep 1880, Humboldt, Brown, Wisconsin, USA d. 20 May 1970, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 89 years)
  Mother	Kerkhoff, Mary,   b. 7 Dec 1875, Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA d. 20 Jul 1938, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 62 years)
  Family ID	F11532	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Donnermeyer, Gertrude M.,   b. 6 Mar 1918   d. 25 Mar 2002, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 84 years)
  Marriage	26 Jun 1941	St. Mary Catholic Church, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Children	+ 1. Vanevenhoven, Gerald M.,   b. 23 Jul 1950, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 01 Sep 2025, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 75 years)   2. Vanevenhoven, Dennis William
  Family ID	F20971	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	14 May 2025

  
  

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