VanLanen, Donald

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• Obituary: 1 Nov 2002; Green Bay Press Gazette

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Obituary:
Van Lanen, Donald J.Donald J. Van Lanen, 81, Town of Scott, was reunited with his loving wi fe on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002, while at home surrounded by the love of h is family. Born on the family homestead on May 29, 1921, he is the s on of the late Martin and Antoinette (Kuipers) Van Lanen. Don graduated fr om East High School. He married the former Genevieve Vandenack on June 1 7, 1950, at SS. Peter and Paul Church and she preceded him in death on Au g. 21, 2001. The couple farmed the Van Lanen homestead all their married l ife until they retired in the 1990's. During this time he also was a devot ed school bus driver for 25 years. Don was a life-long member of Holy Cro ss Church, Bay Settlement. He will be remembered for his enjoyment of anim als, the outdoors and farming. He will especially be remembered for his gr eat love of family and friends.He is survived by five children, Kathy and Dan Becker, Green Bay; Linda V an Lanen at home; Geri Van Lanen, Green Bay; Diane and Dan Mabie, Howar d; Julie Van Lanen, at home; seven grandchildren, Kevin (Selena) Becker, K urt (fiance Amy) Becker, Laura Becker; Amanda, Adam, Brianna and Courtn ey Mabie; one great-grandson, Nathaniel Becker; two sisters and brothers-i n-law, Sarah (Edmund) Vandenhoven, Green Bay; and Verna (Jack) Burkle, Wau sau; one sister-in-law, Irene Van Lanen, Green Bay; numerous nieces, nephe ws and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife of 51 years, Geneviev e; one sister, Ella (Cyrus) Piton; two brothers, Rodney Van Lanen and Orvi lle Van Lanen; two nephews, Larry Piton (Don's godchild) and Thomas Van La nen; one niece, Theresa Van Lanen.Visitation at MALCORE Funeral Home, University Ave. at Baird St., fr om 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. Parish Wake Service 7:45 p.m. Friday at the funer al home. Saturday visitation will continue at the funeral home from 9:30 a .m. until the time of the funeral. Funeral Saturday 12 Noon at Holy Cro ss Church, Bay Settlement with Father Tim Shillcox, O.Praem officiating. E ntombment in Allouez Catholic Cemetery next to his loving wife, Genevieve.Don's family extends a special thank you to the following people for the ir loving care and support throughout Don's illness: Unity Hospice; especi ally Dar and Sally Ann; Bel Regional; Father Tim Shillcox, Gloria Scherif f, and Corrie Van Den Meerendonk.

Donald married Vandenack, Genevieve 17 Jun 1950. Genevieve was born 16 Oct 1923; died 21 Aug 2001. [Group Sheet]