VanGheem, Raphael

Raphael married DeRuyter, Alberta 24 Nov 1932, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. Alberta (daughter of DeRuyter, John and Heezen, Mary) was born 30 May 1914, Lawrence, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 12 Jul 2005, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: Aft 22 Feb 2018

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John T. (Jack) Van Gheem, age 81, life-long resident of West De Pere, unexpectedly passed away at Bellin Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 22, 2018, after suffering a stroke. Jack was born December 13, 1936, to Raphael and Alberta Van Gheem. He was born at home on a bright sunny morning. He was later baptized that same day. Jack attended Grant School during his grade school years, and graduated from West De Pere High School. On May 31, 1958, he married the former Mary Ann Peterson at Immaculate Conception Church in Oneida, Wisconsin. Jack was a current member of St. John the Baptist Church in Seymour, Wisconsin.
Jack was very pleased to be a dairy farmer most of his life. Being extremely progressive, he attended agriculture classes at Fox Valley Technical College. He always said he started farming at age 6 because that is when he started milking for his folks by hand on a little black cow. Jack was very pleased that his 3 younger brothers also farmed as well as 2 of his sons.
Jack was named Outstanding Young Farmer in 1969 with his 2 sons also receiving the same award. In addition to his dairy operation, he also grew canning crops and other cash crops including corn, wheat, oats, and hay, he sold Holstein steers, and, as if he were not busy enough, he sold seed for Pioneer Hi-Bred for 22 years being one of the top sales reps for the State of Wisconsin as well as Northern Illinois and Upper Michigan.
Jack was a successful person, and always said he owed that success to a supportive and wonderful wife, his 3 great sons, and a splendid daughter. If he was ever down about something, he always said "No worries, this too shall pass, always look to the upside because there will always be one, even if it does not seem like it now." Jack's four F's were always Faith, Family, Farming, and Fun!
Jack was also very community-minded. While a member of Immaculate Conception Parish, he was an usher, served on the parish council for years as a member of the building committee, and was a trustee on the finance committee. He held different offices for the Fox Valley Famers Club and served as board chairman for Fox River Milk on the board of directors. He also served as a delegate for Associated Milk Producers, a national milk marketing organization.
Jack enjoyed a good game of cards with family and friends, and was an avid Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers fan. He enjoyed deer hunting very much. Jack was a comedian of sorts, always making people laugh!
Jack is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 60 years, Mary, his children, John (Susan) Van Gheem, Paul (Sherry) Van Gheem, Mark (Chris) Van Gheem, and Lisa (Jason) Angotti. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Andrew Van Gheem, Jennifer (Joel) Blattner, Sarah (Travis) Johannsen, Kathryn (Anthony) Nicholas, Jacqueline Van Gheem, Benjamin (Jennifer) Van Gheem, Samantha (Alex) Johnson, Michael, Jacob, and Marysa Van Gheem. He is further survived by his 5 great grandchildren, Lily, Wyatt, and Audrey Blattner, Henry Johannsen, and Claire Nicholas. Further survivors include his sister, Anne (Louis) Peterson, his brother, Nicholas (Connie) Van Gheem, and his sister-in-law, Delores Van Gheem. He is also survived by Mary's siblings, Louis (Anne) Peterson, Donald Peterson, Gordon (Mary) Peterson, Orin (Jean) Peterson, Nancy (James) Jansen, Judy (Edward) Gonnering, Betty (Frank) Gonnering, and Joanne (Gail) Helke, as well as many nieces, nephews, Godchildren, and very dear friends.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Phillip and Daniel Van Gheem, his sisters-in-law, Gayle Van Gheem and Mabel Peterson. He is further preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Orin and Johanna Peterson as well as other extended family members.
Friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere from 2:00PM – 6:00PM Sunday February 24, 2018. Visitation will continue after 10:00AM Monday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Seymour until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM with Fr. Brian Belongia officiating burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, De Pere. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the family.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the first responders, the physicians, nurses, chaplains, as well as all support staff at Bellin Hospital for their exceptional care. Also, special thank you to Father Brian Belongia, our parish priest.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established.

John "Jack" Van Gheem
West De Pere - Friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere from 2:00PM - 6:00PM Sunday (TODAY) February 25, 2018. Visitation will continue after 10:00AM Monday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Seymour until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM with Fr. Brian Belongia officiating burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, De Pere. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the family.

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• Obituary: 30 Apr 2017; Green Bay Press Gazette

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Philip A. Van Gheem, 76, of Town of Lawrence, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 28, 2017. He was born December 17, 1940 in the Town of Lawrence to Raphael and Alberta (De Ruyter) Van Gheem. On June 23, 1962 Phil married the former Delores Van Den Heuvel.
Phil was a dairy farmer all of his life on his farm Hemlock Creek Farms in the Town of Lawrence. He was a truly hard working man and he took great care with everything he did for his family, the farm, his garden, or with anything he was associated. He appreciated his drives around the farmlands to assess his neighbors crops.
Phil was a retired Town of Lawrence firefighter, a member of the Abbot Pennings Council 3955 Knights of Columbus, and was an absolute Green Bay Packers fan.
Phil was a true humble man who did things quietly where necessary. He was a devout Catholic member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish with his 7:30 AM morning mass family.
Phil's life was always centered around his family, no matter what, he truly loved every moment with them playing cards, sheepshead, or anything.
Phil is survived by his wife Delores Van Gheem; three daughters: Susan (John) Amond, Jennifer (William) Buechl; and Peggy (Troy) Schneider; his 8 grandchildren: Skye, Chris, and Erick Amond, Meghan and Emilie Buechl, Phillip, Garrett, and Collin Schneider. He is further survived by his siblings: Anna M. (Louis) Peterson, John "Jack" (Mary Ann) Van Gheem, and Nick (Connie) Van Gheem; nieces, nephews, and Delores family. Phil was preceded in death by his parents Raphael and Alberta Van Gheem; brother Daniel (Gayle) Van Gheem; father and mother-in-law George and Elsie Van Den Heuvel; and extended family members.
Family and friends may visit on Sunday, April 30, 2017 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at RYAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 305 N. Tenth St, De Pere. A Prayer service will be at 6:30 PM. Visitation will continue on Monday, May 1, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family, De Pere, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 AM with Fr. Tim Shillcox, O. Praem. officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send a condolence to Phil's family.
A heartfelt thank you to all who were so kind to Phil; Dr. Reynders, Parkinson's Exercise Group, Allouez Parkside Village, and Heartland Hospice.
Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette from Apr. 29 to Apr. 30, 2017

Phil married VandenHeuvel, Delores (daughter of VandenHeuvel, George and Smet, Elsie) [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 22 Oct 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

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Daniel Van Gheem, 67, of De Pere, formerly of Freedom, passed away peacefully Friday, October 18, 2013 at Angel's Touch Assisted Living in Ledgeview. He was born in Green Bay, WI on May 17, 1946, a son of the late Raphael and Alberta (De Ruyter) Van Gheem. On July 4, 1967 he married the former Gayle Schumerth at St. Mary Church, De Pere. She preceded him in death on August 14, 2013.
Dan was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oneida. He was strong, intelligent and hardworking in everything he did. He relied on these traits to become a very successful dairy farmer. Dan worked diligently to make sure that he provided for his family. Dan and Gayle spent 42 years together on their farm until he moved to Angel's Touch. It's no surprise that he followed Gayle so quickly to Heaven as her presence was always comforting to him.
Daniel is survived by his son Tim (Susan) Van Gheem; his daughter Tracie (Dustin) Van Gheem-Rottier; his five grandchildren: Annah, Lauren, Giselle, Garrett, Gretchen; his siblings: Anna Mae (Louis) Peterson, John "Jack" (Mary Ann) Van Gheem, Phil (Delores) Van Gheem, and Nick (Connie) Van Gheem; brother-in-law Barry (Mary Ann) Schumerth; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Gayle Van Gheem; his son Tyler Van Gheem.
Family and friends may visit on Friday, October 25, 2013 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at RYAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 305 N. Tenth St, De Pere. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00 am. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 145 St. Joseph Dr, Oneida. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. John Katamba officiating and Deacon Everett "Bobby" Doxtator assisting. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, De Pere. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Van Gheem family.
Dan's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Sheila and her entire staff for the compassionate and outstanding care he received at Angel's Touch. They were always kind and caring to Dan and welcoming to Gayle during her daily visits.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Oct. 22 to Oct. 24, 2013

Daniel married Schumerth, Gayle 4 Jul 1967, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. Gayle was born 16 Sep 1945, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 14 Aug 2013, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Tracie — Rottier, Dustin. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 13 Jul 2006; Appleton Post Crescent

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Van Gheem, Tyler J.Tyler J. Van Gheem, 35, Freedom, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoo n, July 11, 2006, at Appleton Medical Center. He was born July 6, 197 1, in Green Bay to Dan and Gayle (Schumerth) Van Gheem. Tyler was a 1990 g raduate of Freedom High School. He enjoyed bowling and the Green Bay Packe rs, but especially following the stock market. He was also a member of S t. Joseph Catholic Church Oneida.He is survived by his parents, Dan and Gayle Van Gheem, Freedom; his sibli ngs: Tim (Susan) Van Gheem, Green Bay; and Tracie (Dustin) Rottier, Pittsf ield. Tyler is further survived by his nieces and nephew: Annah, Lauren, G iselle, and Garrett. His aunts, uncles, and cousins further survive him. His grandparents preceded him in death.Friends may call after 9 a.m. Saturday, July 15th until the Mass of Christ ian Burial at 11 a.m. with Fr. Dave Koch and Deacon Bobby Doxtator officia ting. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to express online condolences to the fam ily.The Van Gheem's would like to thank the ICU Staff at Appleton Medical Cent er.In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established for: The Epilep sy Foundation 1004 First Street, Suite 5, Stevens Point, WI 54481. The RY AN FUNERAL HOME, De Pere, is assisting the family with arrangements.