- Van Handel, Henry P. "Hank"Henry P. "Hank" Van Handel, of Appleton, age 86, passed away Thursday, Nov ember 4, 2004 at his home, with his loving family at his bedside, aft er a brief battle with cancer. Hank was born on March 15, 1918, son of t he late Arnold and Helena (Williamsen) Van Handel in the Town of Vandenbro ek, WI. He lived in the Fox Cities all of his life, residing in Appleto n, since 1949. He played semi-pro football for 3 years with the Little Chu te Flying Dutchmen, Appleton Reds and the Kaukauna Electric City. He w as to try out for the Packers with Curly Lambeau, but was called to ser ve in World War II with the United States Marine Corp. He went overse as to the Pacific. He worked for Neenah Foundry Company for 45 years, work ing his way up to Plant 2 Superintendent for 13 years. He enjoyed traveli ng to New Zealand, Australia, St. Barts, FWI, and Alaska, with his wife Le ora.He was past Commander of the Appleton VFW, involved in their Boy Scout pro gram. He was the "Onion Man" at the Chili Suppers and still active volunte ering at the VFW. He was a lifelong member of St. Therese Catholic Church.He is preceded in death by the mothers of his children: Arlene West and Ir ene Lofholm. Leora Witthuhn, to whom he was married for 49 years, preced ed him in 1998. Hank is also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Van Hande l, and two brothers: Joseph and Ed Van Handel.He is survived by his children: Dennis (Judie) Van Handel, El Cajon, CA; N ancy Walkowski, Appleton; Susan Seeliger, Appleton; Evelyn (Dave) Fahrbac h, Madison; Peggy (Ed) Brin, Fort Lauderdale, FL; Paul (Terri) Van Hande l, Appleton; Richard (Anne) Van Handel, Kimberly; William (Susan) Van Hand el, Fort Lauderdale, FL; Cindy (Jerry) Slinger, Appleton; and John (Trayce e) Van Handel, Appleton; 24 grandchildren: Michael (Daniela), Eric (Andrea ), Mark (Andrea), Rick (Barb), Todd (Marlene), Tracy (Gino), Marcia, Jay ( Anne), Robert (Kathy), Karrie (Scott), Christy (Michael), Jennifer, Pau l, Matthew, Michael, Chad (Rachel), Melissa, Justin, Kasandra, Dawn (Apoll o), Christopher, Amanda, Adam and Abbie; 16 great-grandchildren: Regan, Ry an, Savannah, Shayna, Lindsey, Ariel, Joseph, Lauren, Andy, Kyle, Nick, Ha iley, Amber, Brandon, Logan, and Jacob.; two great-great-grandchildren: Da nte and Makaila. He is further survived by his wife Geraldine Bock Van Han del, residing at St. Paul's Home, Kaukauna; his brothers and sisters: Jose phine, Gertrude, Ted, John and Margaret; a brother-in-law, Richard Witthuh n; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday, November 8t h, at St. Therese Catholic Church, corner of Wisconsin Ave. and Morrison S t. Appleton, with the Rev. William Hoffman officiating. Friends may ca ll on Sunday from 4-7 p.m. at the Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral C hapel. Parish Prayer Service 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapel. Interme nt will take place at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. In lieu of flower s, contributions may be made to the Henry P. Van Handel Memorial Fund.
Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer606 N. Oneida St. Appleton
Van Handel, Henry P. "Hank"Henry P. "Hank" Van Handel, of Appleton, age 86, died Thursday, November 4 th, 2004 at his home following a short bout with cancer.A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday November 8th at S t. Therese Catholic Church, corner of Wisconsin Ave. and Morrison St. Appl eton, with the Rev. William Hoffman officiating. Friends may call on Sunda y, November 7th from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Fune ral Chapel. A complete obituary will follow in Saturday's Post-Crescent.
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1918 - 2004 (86 years)
Education - High School
