- Reynebeau, Jose ph H.Joseph H. Reynebeau, of Little Chute, died Sunday, February 19, 2006, at h is home at the age of 79. Joe was born November 25, 1926, in Little Chut e, son of the late Mathew and Louise (Marx) Reynebeau. Joe served his coun try during World War II and was a sixty-two year member of the Jacob Copp us American Legion Post 258, Little Chute. He married Lucille Look on M ay 18, 1948, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church where he was a lifelo ng member. Joe was a very faith-filled man, grateful for his many blessin gs in life, and always assured others of his prayers for them. He serv ed as Parish Council President and was instrumental in the building of S t. John's Parish Center. Ever the entrepreneur, Joe started a number of bu sinesses, including Reynebeau Clothing. He enjoyed sports, in his young er years as an athlete, and later in life as he cheered on his children a nd grandchildren. The time he spent with family and friends was always ve ry precious to him.In addition to his wife, Lucille, Joe is survived by his children: Loui se (Todd) Van Harpen, Kaukauna; Jessie (Steve) Hietpas, Little Chute; Ma tt Reynebeau, Appleton; Fr. Tom Reynebeau, Oshkosh; Lee (Lisa) Reynebea u, Appleton; Mary Sanders, Appleton; 16 grandchildren: Wendy (Andy) Kin g; Roy and Mandie Van Harpen; Becky (Matt) Vanden Avond; Pete (Heather), C harlie (Dani), Heidi and Sam Hietpas; Anne (Dan) Hafner; Joy (Dan) Des Jar dins; Kelyn, Luke and Nathan Reynebeau; Leah, Katie and Madison Sanders; a nd Justin Kempen; eight great-grandchildren: Lauren, Carter, Reid, Bryc e, Lily, Isaiah, Taylor and Keegan; brothers and sisters: Bernice (Marti n) Van Domelen; Rosella (Joe) Look; Orion "Poogey" (Lois) Reynebeau; broth ers and sisters-in-law: Charlotte Reynebeau, Ken Van Hoof, Bob (Mary) Loo k, Dorothy Lamers and Margaret Look. Joe is also survived by his special a unt Ella Reynebeau and many nieces, nephews and friends.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers and siste rs: Florence Van Hoof, Myrtle (George) Roovers, Virgil "Butch" Reynebea u; and brothers-in-law: Tom Lamers, Dr. Raymond G. Look and Lee SchoenkThe Funeral Mass will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2006, at S t. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Little Chute. Military rites perform ed by the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258 will immediately follow Ma ss. Friends may call directly at church Wednesday after 2 p.m. until 5: 45 p.m. Committal at St. John Cemetery, Little Chute. In lieu of flower s, a memorial is being established.O'CONNELL FUNERAL SERVICES 2020 E. Main Street Little Chute 920-759-2951
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1926 - 2006 (79 years)
Education - High School
