Vandenlangenberg, William

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• Obituary: 17 Sep 2006; Green Bay Press Gazette

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Obituary:
William "Bill" VanDenLangenberg, 46, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Sep t. 15, 2006. He was born on Sept. 6, 1960, to Peter and Rita VanDenLangenb erg in Green Bay, Wis. He attended Preble High School and was a life-lo ng resident of Green Bay. Bill was self-employed. He took great pride in t he maintenance and lawn care work he did for his customers, neighbors, fri ends and family. His relationships with customers were the driving force b ehind his business. He was committed to helping others, especially the eld erly. Bill was quiet-natured and didn't like attention, although his ext ra efforts were shown in his work. Bill took a personal interest in eve ry life he touched. He put other's needs above his own, and was always the re whenever he was needed. He was the "go to" guy anytime his family and f riends needed anything, and always helped with a smile on his face. He ma de a difference and never asked for anything in return. Bill was greatly l oved by his nieces and nephews. Bill was more than an uncle; he was a fath er figure to them. He was their role model and friend. From little o n, he supported, mentored, played with and teased them. He took great pri de in his roles as uncle and godfather. Bill liked spending time with fami ly and friends. He looked forward to holidays especially Christmas E ve at his sister, Lori's; and playing the card game "spoons" each Thanksgi ving at his sister, Nancy's house. Bill loved "the woods" surrounding h is sister, Lisa's house. There he enjoyed four-wheeling and family gatheri ngs around the campfire. Bill will always have a special place in the wood s. A tree will be planted in his memory.Bill is survived by his three sisters, Nancy Basten, Lori (Mike) Born, Li sa (Mark) Moreau; one brother, Mike (Kim) VanDenLangenberg; eight nieces a nd nephews, David (Kelly) Basten, Jodi (Mike) Boutott, Ann Basten, Kacie ( Kyle Wilke), Chad VanDenLangenberg, Jenny Moreau, Tony Moreau, and Michel le (Alex) Vizor; four great nieces and nephews, Ben, Adam and Julia Baste n, and Katie Vizor; his uncle, Larry Joski; and aunts, Carol Joski and Hat ti Joski; many cousins; and special friends, Sandy Marchant, Burneil Carpe nter, and Chuck and Luanne Kuzmic and family.Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Rita VanDenLangenber g; brother-in-law, Ron Basten; uncle and aunt, Don and Joyce Vandenack; a nd his grandparents, George and Florence VanDenLangenberg and Isadore a nd Margaret Joski.There will be a celebration of Bill's life on Monday, Sept. 18, 2006. Frie nds may call at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St. on Monday fr om 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral Service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home with Sister H elen Keyzer officiating.Bill will always be remembered as the best brother, uncle, brother-in-la w, and friend you could ever wish for. His kind and caring ways will li ve on in the lives of those he touched.