- See Image Van De Loo, Joseph T., W12 76 Greiner Road, KaukaunaAge 97, went to join his family members in heaven on Thursday afternoon, M ay 15, 2003. His relatives preceding him in death include his wife, Adrian na, in 1997; his daughter, Bonnie, in 1968; his son, Gary in 2002 and a gr andson, Joey, in 2001. Joe was born January 14, 1906, in Hollandtown, to t he late John and Anna (Haen) Van De Loo. Joe and Adrianna were marri ed on June 20, 1933, in Kaukauna. He resided the last seven years at the h ome of his late son, Gary and Donna, Kaukauna.Joe lived his entire life in the Kaukauna area, working as a farm hand unt il he started Van De Loo Livestock Sales, at the age of 28 and bought t he present farm in 1941. He retired in 1971, when his son Gary took over t he business, naming it Gary Van De Loo Livestock Sales, Inc. Joe continu ed to ride along to buy and sell cattle and greet customers. In 2002, gran dsons Gary, Jr. and Rick took over the business after their father's untim ely death. Joe was very active as a bank director at F & M Bank of Kaukau na for 30 years, from 1957 to 1987. He was a member of Holy Cross Cathol ic Church, where he worshipped until God called for him. Joe was a 50 ye ar member of the Knights of Columbus, he enjoyed playing cards with his br others and sisters, family members and friends and had a great love of cho colates. He was active in the 4-H and church activities as his children we re growing up. Joe will always be remembered as a caring husband, father a nd grandfather, great grandfather and a good friend to all who knew hi m. He will be known as having compassion and candor, inspiring us to lo ve life, to persevere through its challenges, and to share your gifts wi th others.Joe is survived by a son and two daughters-in-law: Daniel and Geri V an De Loo; Shawano; Donna Van De Loo of Kaukauna; grandchildren: Dale (Lin da) Van De Loo and Deborah (James) Lonick of Shawano; and Gary, Jr. "Bu d" (Nicole) Van De Loo, Rick Van De Loo, of Kaukauna and Jim Van De L oo of Milwaukee. Great grandchildren include: Josh and Justin Van De Lo o, Abigail, Jay and Adrianna Lonick, all of Shawano and Colin Van De L oo of Kaukauna. He is further survived by his brothers: Ed Van De Loo of H ollandtown; Henry (Sadie) Van De Loo; Dr. Francis (Ceal) Van De Loo a nd a sister: Mary Fox, all of DePere; and a sister-in-law: Caroline V an De Loo of Kaukauna. Joe's parents, and three brothers: John, Rev. Norbe rt and Jake and a sister, Clara Dietzen preceded him in death.The funeral liturgy for Joseph will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, May 2 1, 2003, at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street, with Father J ack Mullarkey officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Frien ds may call at the funeral home on Tuesday, from 4-8 pm and on Wednesd ay at the church from 9:30 am until the time of the mass. A parish pray er and scripture service will be held at 7:00 pm Tuesday.IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, A MEMORIAL FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR THE HOLY CRO SS BUILDING FUND.The family would like to express their gratitude to the m any friends who visited, especially Bob Peterson; and they would also li ke to thank his physicians, Dr. Stephen Dernlan and Dr. Kristine Juntune n; VNA nurses, Cathy Randerson and Shelly Tauber, and the staff at Applet on Medical Center and Cherry Meadows for their loving care and support.Li fe will serve up staggering challenges as you go through it. You will fi nd comfort and distress in the most unlikely places. In the eyes of a lov ed one, in the unexpected death of a good friend, you will find faith. T he sheer beauty of the world around you and the laughter of a really go od joke will sustain you. What you most need in life will be given to yo u. In the face of unimaginable anguish there will be joy. I tell you th is because I know it to be so. Take heart in that - and have faith.
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1906 - 2003 (97 years)
Has 30 ancestors and 7 descendants in this family tree.
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VanDeLoo, Bonnie Jean
