- Henry A. Van Dera, age 87, of Kaukauna, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2009, at Stanford Hospital, California with his family at his side. Henry was born July 2, 1921, and grew up in Hollandtown. He is the son of the late William and Mary (Weyenberg) Van Dera. After serving in the US Army in World War II, he married Blanche Van Den Heuvel on June 7, 1945. They made their home in Kimberly. In 1954, they moved to the farm where his wife had grown up and farmed until 1970. Henry also worked in the paper mill where he retired in July 1978 after 35 years. For retirement Henry and his wife moved to Kaukauna for the summer months and enjoyed the winter months in California. Henry was a member of St. Aloysius Parish. He was also a member of the American Legion for 65 years, and the Knights of Columbus for 66 years. His favorite retirement pastime was playing sheepshead.
Henry will be deeply missed by his wife of 63 years; his children: Joseph (Beverly Avchin) Van Dera, Mill Valley, CA, Roger (Sharon Oelschlaeger) Van Dera, Kaukauna, Ellen (Claude) Davis, Hayward, CA, Grace (Joe) Quinlis, Oak Lawn, IL, Denis (Debbie Ferrari) Van Dera, Sunol, CA, Timothy Van Dera, Kaukauna; seven grandchildren: Shari-Jo, Jessica, William, Leah, Amy, Ashley, and Sarah; eight step-grandchildren: Kimberly, Kellie, Mysti, Rachel, Melanie, Christina, Amber, and Artie; five great-grandchildren: Phillip, Megan, Jasmine, Sophia, and Alyssa; eight step-great-grandchildren: Natalie, Salim, R.J., Tyler, Taylin, Kellanie, Marquis, and Tyler; a sister, Loretta Nackers, Kaukauna; a brother, Peter Van Dera, Appleton; sisters-in-law, Jean Van Dera, Kaukauna, June Van Dera, Appleton, Uncle Henry Weyenberg, Little Chute; and many nieces and nephews.
Henry was preceded in death by his brothers: Theodore and Robert Van Dera, brothers-in-law: Victor Nackers and Jim Van den Heuvel; and sister-in-law, Elaine Van Dera.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 2009, at St. Katherine Drexel Parish at the St. Aloysius site, 2401 Main Avenue, Kaukauna, with Fr. Jerry Pastors officiating. Friends will be received directly at the church on Monday from 1 p.m. until the time of the mass. Full military rites will be performed by American Legion Post # 258 of Little Chute. Private burial will be held at St. John's Cemetery in Little Chute. The Boettcher Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna, 920-766-2099, is assisting the family.
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1921 - 2009 (87 years)
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VanDera, Ellen Jean
