VanLankveldt, Eugene Howard

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• Obituary: 26 May 2003; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
See Image Van Lankveldt, Eugene H.;Age 57, passed away at home following a lengthy illness Friday, May 23, 20 03 surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born July 11, 19 45 in Little Chute, the son of Henry and Alice (Baumgart) Van Lankveld t. He attended grade school and high school at St. John School, Little Chu te, graduating in 1963. Gene married Sharon M. Schuman on July 23, 1966. T hey lived in Freedom for 13 years, in Missoula, Montana for one year and L ittle Chute for the last 23 years. Gene started his steamfitter apprentice ship in 1964 for Local Union 458/400 and was a member of that Local f or 39 years. He was a teacher for the Local for many years. He also serv ed on the Apprenticeship Committee, the Executive Board and served as the ir President. In 1990 he was elected Business Manager of Local 458/400 a nd retired in April 2000. Gene loved hunting, fishing and working with woo d. He loved to read, watch old westerns, travel and was a dedicated Pack er fan. his greatest love was his wife and family. He is survived by his w ife, Sherry, his mother, Alice, and three children: Laurie (Tom) Myers, Li ttle Chute; Kris (Bill) Fischer, Appleton; Brian (Jenny) Van Lankveldt, Li ttle Chute; seven grandchildren Zack and Logan Pingel, Leighton Myers, Wi ll Fischer, Nolan, Nate and Ellie Van Lankveldt; two step grandchildren, J acob and Erin Myers; a brother, Ron (Jolayne) Van Lankveldt, Little Chut e; two sisters, Marilyn (Joe) Vander Wielen, Neenah; Pam (Rob) Keen, Gu lf Breeze, FL. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry; a sister, Ju dy Van Nuland and two nephews.Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at St. Jo hn Nepomucene Catholic Church, Little Chute, with Rev. Msgr. James Vand en Hogen officiating. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery. Friends m ay call at the Verkuilen Funeral Home from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesd ay. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts will be given in his name to a fu nd of Gene's choice.My Dearest Gene, you fought a hard battle...and now the fight is over. Yo ur life with us has ended much too soon, I know, for both you and me. Y ou are in Jesus' arms now, He has given you a new life with peace. It mu st have been hard for Him to take you, with so many praying for you to sta y. So all of us must say goodbye, and know that you will live forever in o ur hearts. We will miss your gentle touch, your warm smile, and quiet ways ...So many memories are ours, and your love lives on in our children and g randchildren. I know you will be watching out for us, as you always hav e. You need to keep a close watch for me especially, as you know how lo st I can get. Goodbye, my sweet prince...until we are together again...I w ill forever love you, Sherry.The family wishes to thank Fr. Jim for his reassuring words and blessing s, Dr. Swanson, and his staff at the Martha Siekman Cancer Center for tryi ng hard to save him. Thanks also to all of the special nurses at AMC oncol ogy floor, you were so good to Geene. Thank you to Thedacare At Home Hospi ce care, you are Guardian Angels. Last, but not least, thanks to all of o ur friends and family who prayed so hard for Gene. Your love has seen us t hrough a very difficult time. VERKUILEN FUNERAL HOME 101 Canal Street Litt le Chute 788-3321

Eugene married Schuman, Sharon Marie [Group Sheet]

Laurie married Myers, Tom J. [Group Sheet]

Kris married Fischer, William Sr. [Group Sheet]

Brian married Unknown, Jenny [Group Sheet]