- Vander Heiden Joseph A., Kaukauna, Joseph (Joe) Vander Heiden passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday October 11, 2015. Joe was born on April 17, 1926 in the town of Kaukauna, son of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Dolan) Vander Heiden. On May 12, 1949 Joe married the love of his life Rosella Vander Heiden. This past spring, Joe celebrated his 66th wedding anniversary with his wife Rosella, who passed away on July 25, 2015.
Joe invested many years of hard work and labor into his family farm. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church where he was a dedicated usher for weekly masses. Joe was also a past board member for the Town of Kaukauna Planning Commission, and also assisted in town elections.
Faith in God and his family were Joe's passions in life. He loved his pets, especially his dog, Chance. Joe was known for giving pony rides at local church picnics and keeping neighbors supplied with farm fresh eggs. Another true love of Joe's was music and managing the family band. He enjoyed socializing with just about everyone.
Joe is survived by his ten children: Janice (Gary) Meulemans, Donna (Jim) Schmidt, Yvonne (Glenn) Lemke, Jean (Grant) Grebe, Karen (Dave) Giese, Terry Vander Heiden, Sharon (David) Eichman, Lynn (Tom) Hermus, Jeff (Kim) Vander Heiden, and Gary (Wendy) Vander Heiden.
Grandchildren: Gary, Chad (Jen) Meulemans, Tammy (Chad) Bader, Rhonda (Mike) Kaminski, Jason Schmidt, Rachelle (Josh) Nisleit, Rachel and Shawn Lemke, Tara (Randy) Theimer, Krista (Brian) Vosters, Kayla Giese, Eric Eichman and Amanda Kralovetz, Stephanie (fiancé Josh) and Nathan Hermus, Kevin and Justine Vander Heiden, Courtney and Mariah Seiltz, Brooke, Maria, Olivia and Sarah Vander Heiden.
Great-grandchildren: Derick and Brett Bader, David, Jack and Alexa Kaminski, Madeline, Ashley and Grace Thiemer, Reid and Grant Vosters, and Kamdyn Berendsen.
Joe is further survived by his sisters-in-law: Marion Van Asten, Mildred Vander Heiden, and Alma Vanevenhoven; and brother-in-law, Leo Micke.
Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Rosella, a grandson, Michael Vander Heiden; siblings: Fran and Lloyd Vander Heiden, and Loraine (Orville) Kieffer. He was further preceded in death by Rosie's parents, Henry and Caroline Van Asten; siblings: William, Martin (Josephine) Van Asten, Blanch (Edward) Van Handel, Mary (Leo) Vander Heiden, Josephine Micke, and Orville Vanevenhoven.
Mass of Christian Burial for Joe will be at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer St., Kaukauna with Fr. Tom Pomeroy and Fr. Paul Paider concelebrating. Friends may call on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at BOETTCHER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr., Kaukauna from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a parish prayer service at 8:00 p.m. concluding the evening. Friends may call again directly at church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. www.boettcherfamilyfuneral.com
We love you dad so much. Thank you and Mom for the morals and values of life you taught us, and the loving family you created. Your loving and generous personality warmed many hearts.
Your legacy will live on in all of us and be passed on to our children. May God be with you surrounded by the beautiful angels and live in eternal peace with mom.
A special thank you to Dr. Merici Awe and Kaukauna Clinic, Dr. Vogt, Dr. Ballard and ICU Staff at Appleton Medical Center. We also want to thank relatives, neighbors, and friends for spending time with our Dad.
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1926 - 2015 (89 years)
Has 22 ancestors and 22 descendants in this family tree.
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Vanderheiden, Janice Carol
