VanHandel, Henry Paul "Hank"

1918 - 2004  (86 years)    Has 40 ancestors and 38 descendants in this family tree.

• Name	VanHandel, Henry Paul "Hank"
  Nickname	Hank
  Born	15 Mar 1918	Vandenbroek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Education - High School	1935	Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA   [1]
  St. John High School Little Chute Class of 1935
  Died	4 Nov 2004	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Buried	Aft 4 Nov 2004	Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	6 Nov 2004
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Van Handel, Henry P. "Hank"Henry P. "Hank" Van Handel, of Appleton, age 86, passed away Thursday, Nov ember 4, 2004 at his home, with his loving family at his bedside, aft er a brief battle with cancer. Hank was born on March 15, 1918, son of t he late Arnold and Helena (Williamsen) Van Handel in the Town of Vandenbro ek, WI. He lived in the Fox Cities all of his life, residing in Appleto n, since 1949. He played semi-pro football for 3 years with the Little Chu te Flying Dutchmen, Appleton Reds and the Kaukauna Electric City. He w as to try out for the Packers with Curly Lambeau, but was called to ser ve in World War II with the United States Marine Corp. He went overse as to the Pacific. He worked for Neenah Foundry Company for 45 years, work ing his way up to Plant 2 Superintendent for 13 years. He enjoyed traveli ng to New Zealand, Australia, St. Barts, FWI, and Alaska, with his wife Le ora.He was past Commander of the Appleton VFW, involved in their Boy Scout pro gram. He was the "Onion Man" at the Chili Suppers and still active volunte ering at the VFW. He was a lifelong member of St. Therese Catholic Church.He is preceded in death by the mothers of his children: Arlene West and Ir ene Lofholm. Leora Witthuhn, to whom he was married for 49 years, preced ed him in 1998. Hank is also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Van Hande l, and two brothers: Joseph and Ed Van Handel.He is survived by his children: Dennis (Judie) Van Handel, El Cajon, CA; N ancy Walkowski, Appleton; Susan Seeliger, Appleton; Evelyn (Dave) Fahrbac h, Madison; Peggy (Ed) Brin, Fort Lauderdale, FL; Paul (Terri) Van Hande l, Appleton; Richard (Anne) Van Handel, Kimberly; William (Susan) Van Hand el, Fort Lauderdale, FL; Cindy (Jerry) Slinger, Appleton; and John (Trayce e) Van Handel, Appleton; 24 grandchildren: Michael (Daniela), Eric (Andrea ), Mark (Andrea), Rick (Barb), Todd (Marlene), Tracy (Gino), Marcia, Jay ( Anne), Robert (Kathy), Karrie (Scott), Christy (Michael), Jennifer, Pau l, Matthew, Michael, Chad (Rachel), Melissa, Justin, Kasandra, Dawn (Apoll o), Christopher, Amanda, Adam and Abbie; 16 great-grandchildren: Regan, Ry an, Savannah, Shayna, Lindsey, Ariel, Joseph, Lauren, Andy, Kyle, Nick, Ha iley, Amber, Brandon, Logan, and Jacob.; two great-great-grandchildren: Da nte and Makaila. He is further survived by his wife Geraldine Bock Van Han del, residing at St. Paul's Home, Kaukauna; his brothers and sisters: Jose phine, Gertrude, Ted, John and Margaret; a brother-in-law, Richard Witthuh n; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday, November 8t h, at St. Therese Catholic Church, corner of Wisconsin Ave. and Morrison S t. Appleton, with the Rev. William Hoffman officiating. Friends may ca ll on Sunday from 4-7 p.m. at the Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral C hapel. Parish Prayer Service 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapel. Interme nt will take place at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. In lieu of flower s, contributions may be made to the Henry P. Van Handel Memorial Fund. Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer606 N. Oneida St. Appleton Van Handel, Henry P. "Hank"Henry P. "Hank" Van Handel, of Appleton, age 86, died Thursday, November 4 th, 2004 at his home following a short bout with cancer.A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday November 8th at S t. Therese Catholic Church, corner of Wisconsin Ave. and Morrison St. Appl eton, with the Rev. William Hoffman officiating. Friends may call on Sunda y, November 7th from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Fune ral Chapel. A complete obituary will follow in Saturday's Post-Crescent.
  Person ID	I80758	1FamilyTree | PaulWest45278
  Last Modified	18 Sep 2017

  
  

  Father	VanHandel, Arnold,   b. 9 Feb 1870, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 5 Jan 1922, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 51 years)
  Mother	Williamsen, Helena,   b. 1 Feb 1882, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 11 Jan 1963, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 80 years)
  Family ID	F11401	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Lofholm, Irene
  Last Modified	1 May 2010
  Family ID	F26078	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	West, Arlene,   b. 29 Nov 1913, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 13 Sep 1954  (Age 40 years)
  Married	28 Jul 1937	St. Mary Catholic Church, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
  Divorced	Yes, date unknown
  Children	+ 1. VanHandel, Dennis + 2. VanHandel, Nancy A. + 3. VanHandel, Susan J. + 4. VanHandel, Margaret
  Last Modified	1 May 2010
  Family ID	F26113	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 3	Witthuhn, Leona Rose,   b. 5 Aug 1918, Black Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 25 Jul 1998, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 79 years)
  Married	27 May 1949	St. Therese Catholic Church, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin
  Children	+ 1. VanHandel, Cynthia J.   2. VanHandel, Evelyn   3. VanHandel, Peggy + 4. VanHandel, Paul + 5. VanHandel, Richard   6. VanHandel, William + 7. VanHandel, John P.
  Last Modified	1 May 2010
  Family ID	F26079	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 4	Cumber, Geraldine,   b. 12 Feb 1921, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 31 Jul 2009, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 88 years)
  Married	2 Feb 2002
  Last Modified	1 May 2010
  Family ID	F52139	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 15 Mar 1918 - Vandenbroek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Education - High School - 1935 - Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Married - 28 Jul 1937 - St. Mary Catholic Church, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA Married - 27 May 1949 - St. Therese Catholic Church, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Died - 4 Nov 2004 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Buried - Aft 4 Nov 2004 - Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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  [S1288] St. John High School Little Chute Class of 1935, (St. John High School Little Chute Class of 1935 part of St. John's Catholic Church Little Chute Centennial 1836-1936). 80758 - St. John High School Class of 1935