Dercks, Clarence Christ

1926 - 2011  (84 years)    Has 54 ancestors and 12 descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Dercks, Clarence Christ
  Born	14 Nov 1926	Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Education - High School	1944	Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA   [1]
  St. John High School Little Chute Class of 1944
  Died	23 May 2011	Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	25 May 2011
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Clarence C. "Cunny" Dercks, a lifelong resident of Little Chute, age 84, was peacefully received into the arms of Jesus on Monday May 23, 2011, at Theda Clark Medical Center with his family at his side. He was born in Little Chute on November 14, 1926, to the late Peter and Ann (Weyenberg) Dercks. He was a 1944 graduate of St. John's High School. Cunny proudly served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was a 65-year member of the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258, was a loyal member of the Firing Squad since his retirement and has been the Commander of the squad for the past several years. He took great pride in his role as Commander and touched countless families with compassion in their time of loss. It was his passion to serve his fellow Veterans. He was thrilled to participate in the first Old Glory Honor Flight to Washington D.C. out of the Fox Valley on October 27, 2009, to visit the World War II Memorial. Clarence married the love of his life, Betty Van Roy on October 4, 1952. She preceded him in death May 17, 2005. While working at his job at Kimberly Clark, he also served as Machinist Union President for many years. In addition, he started his own business, Dercks Radio and TV out of his home. After his retirement in 1986 from Kim-tech, he and his wife became snowbirds, wintering with family and friends in Orange Beach, AL. Cunny loved time spent outdoors, including time spent with his family at his cottage on Arbutus Lake. Clarence is survived by his children: Lilly Warnke, Little Chute; Pete (Karen), Pickerel; Jim (Pat) Appleton; Nancy (Mike) Wydeven, Kaukauna; Barb (Dan) School, Darboy; and Don (Heidi), Vandenbroek; grandchildren: Scott (Kim) and Adam Warnke, Chris (Amber), Andy (Heidi), Matt (Jenni), Ben (fiancee Erin), Beth, Jimmy, Jessi, Holly and Jeremy Dercks;, Michael, Kevin and Elise De Bruin, Amanda Wydeven, Lance School, Lindsey (Craig) Romenesko, great-granddaughters: Alexandria, Makayla, Faith and Emma, and was looking forward to the arrival of his first great-grandson in July; brother and sister: Mark (Bernice) and Betty (James) Peerenboom; and sisters and brother-in-law: Rita Dercks, Harold Vandenberg and Rita Van Roy. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his wife Betty and his parents, Clarence was preceded in death by his son-in-law Robert "Huck" Warnke; brother and sister: Sylvester Dercks and Marie Vandenberg; and brothers-in-law: Robert and Jack Van Roy. Visitation will be held Friday May 27, 2011, at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 S. Pine St. Little Chute) beginning at 9 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Msgr. James Vanden Hogen will officiate. Military honors conducted by the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258 will immediately follow. Committal St. John Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established. For on-line condolences, please visit www.oconnellfh.com. Cunny's family would like to extend a special thank you to the oncology staff at St. Elizabeth, the staff at Peabody Manor and Theda Clark Medical Center for the care and compassion given to him. O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME 201 E. Main Street Little Chute 920-788-6237
  Person ID	I41399	1FamilyTree | CarlaDorow25298
  Last Modified	15 Jun 2017

  
  

  Father	Dercks, Peter,   b. 28 May 1899, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 12 Nov 1966, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 67 years)
  Mother	Weyenberg, Ann,   b. 2 Aug 1898, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 2 Sep 1956, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 58 years)
  Family ID	F10918	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	VanRoy, Betty J.,   b. 11 Jun 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 17 May 2005, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 74 years)
  Married	4 Oct 1952	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Children	1. Dercks, Don   2. Dercks, Pete + 3. Dercks, Lilly + 4. Dercks, James "Jim" + 5. Dercks, Nancy   6. Dercks, Barbara Ann
  Last Modified	3 Aug 2014
  Family ID	F13119	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 14 Nov 1926 - Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Education - High School - 1944 - Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Married - 4 Oct 1952 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Died - 23 May 2011 - Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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