- Derks, Daniel J.Daniel J. Derks, "Sam," Kaukauna, age 63, passed away at his home on Wedne sday, August 10, 2005. Dan was born in Appleton on April 8, 1942, son of t he late William and Frances (Van Dyke) Derks. Dan attended the Kaukauna Hi gh School, and on May 10, 1968 married the former Carol Urban; she survive s. For over forty years Dan was employed by Thilmany Pulp and Paper in Kau kauna and was a member of the Quarter Century Club there. As a young ma n, he volunteered to be a Girl Scout Leader for his daughter's troop, a nd also enjoyed hunting and fishing with Carol. He also enjoyed movies, mu sic of all kinds, especially the rock and roll of the '50s, '60s, and '7 0s which his band specialized in playing. Everyone will remember Dan's lo ve of his yard, his gardens, and his pond. Dan cared for countless pets ov er the years, and was especially fond of the dogs, cats, birds, and fish t hat currently shared his home.Survivors include his wife, Carol Derks, Kaukauna; a son, Kevin (Becky) Ur ban, Kaukauna and their daughter Kendra; and a daughter, Kacy Urban, De Pe re; four brothers: William (Mary) Derks, Combined Locks; Robert Derks, Kim berly; John Derks, London, England; Thomas (Sandra) Derks, Kimberly; a sis ter-in-law, Kathleen (Roger) Hibbs, Atlanta; a brother-in-law, Michael (Lo ri) Urban; and his mother-in-law, Erna Urban, Kaukauna.Dan was preceded in death by his parents, twin brothers: Ronald and Dona ld Derks, sisters-in-law: Marcy Derks and Nancy (Donald) Sternhagen, and h is father-in-law Michael Urban.Memorial Services for Dan will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, August 15, 20 05 at the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Douglas Fleischfresser officiatin g. Friends may call directly at the funeral home on Monday from 4 p.m. unt il the hour of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being e stablished.
FARGO FUNERAL HOME400 W. Wisconsin AvenueKaukauna 766-6200
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