Gehrke, Linda

1939 - 2014  (75 years)    Has no ancestors and no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Gehrke, Linda
  Born	8 Apr 1939	Palatine, Cook, Illinois, USA
  Gender	Female
  Died	24 Sep 2014	New London, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	25 Sep 2014
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Linda L. Van Handel, 75, of New London, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 24, 2014, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 8, 1939 in Palatine, IL to the late Henry and Henrietta Gehrke. On January 31, 1959 she was united in marriage to William "Bill" Doucette, he preceded her in death on June 23, 1983. On September 19, 1987 she married Donald Van Handel, who preceded her in death on August 13, 2011. Linda worked for many years at Pagel's Supermarket, where she formed a lifelong friendship with Bob and Shirley Pagel. She also worked at Bricks Supper Club where she often told the story of meeting Tennessee Ernie Ford. She continued on at Chilton Globe Manufacturing in Seymour until her retirement in 2001. Linda and Don enjoyed spending their retirement playing cribbage and camping in their travel trailer at Captain's Cove in Gresham, where they spent their days riding in their golf cart visiting their many friends. Linda is survived by her four children: Deb (Mike) Lewis, Darlene (Jeff) McNichols, Jeff Doucette (special friend Joanie Wickesberg), Kevin (Stacy) Doucette; 10 grandchildren: Bradley (Jessica) Meulemans, Kristin (Robert) Lee, Stephanie (Nate) Raddant, Jessica (Cody) Scott, Sarah McNichols, Ryan (Kayla) McNichols, Scott Doucette, Jade, Addison and Maverick Doucette; and three great-grandchildren: Otto and Melia Lee, Peyton McNichols. She is further survived by her brothers: Vernon and Eugene Kramer; brother and sisters-in-law: Duane (Phyllis) Doucette, Mary Doucette and Alice Van Asten; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Diane Marie; sister, Henrietta and brother, Wally (Marge) Kramer. Friends may call at the Muehl- Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour on Friday, September 26, 2014, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., with a prayer service 7:30 p.m. Graveside services will be held at St. Lawrence Cemetery, Navarino on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 10 a.m. with Deacon Don Coonen officiating. The celebration of Linda's life will continue at the River Rail in Shiocton following the graveside service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com The family would like to extend special thanks to Steve Morack and Pat Witt for their devotion and friendship to Linda and also to Theda Care Hospice for their compassion and care
  Person ID	I115108	1FamilyTree | KarenDrwila91098
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

  
  

  Family 1	Doucette, William "Bill",   d. 23 Jun 1983
  Married	31 Jan 1959
  Last Modified	8 Oct 2014
  Family ID	F54627	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	VanHandel, Donald F.,   b. 4 Aug 1932,   d. 13 Aug 2011, New London, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 79 years)
  Married	19 Sep 1987
  Last Modified	8 Oct 2014
  Family ID	F54628	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  VanHandel, Linda (Maiden Name: Gehrke) Formerly Mrs. William Doucette