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Geurts, William George "Lefty" Jr.

Geurts, William George "Lefty" Jr.

Male 1928 - 2015  (86 years)

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  1. 1.  Geurts, William George "Lefty" Jr.Geurts, William George "Lefty" Jr. was born 12 May 1928, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 11 Mar 2015, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Military Service: Between 1945 and 1948; WWII,
    • Residence: 1992, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
    • Obituary: 12 Mar 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

    Notes:

    Residence:
    Name:William G Geurts
    Birth Date:12 May 1928
    Address:1807 Tina St, Kaukauna, WI, 54130-1848 (1992)

    Obituary:
    William "Lefty" Geurts Jr., Little Chute, age 86, passed away at home after an extended illness on Wednesday March 11, 2015. He was born in Freedom on May 12, 1928 to the late William and Marie Geurts. Following his 1945 graduation from Freedom High School, Lefty enlisted in the Navy. He was honorably discharged in 1948 and continued to serve for 5 years in the Naval Reserve. Lefty owned and operated the Star Lite Club from 1960-1999. He was a charter member and past president of the Freedom Lions Club. Lefty married Joan Diedrich on November 10, 1982. Lefty was one of the kindest most generous people. He loved to spend time at the cottage on Shawano Lake. He adored his grandkids. His favorite past time was attending grandkids sporting events and watching the girls Pom & Dance. Lefty also liked spending time with friends Rodney and Charlie at the Dog Track. One of his favorite places was Our Lady of Refuge Shrine. He loved the Murphy's and how their prayer group met each week for prayer and breakfast.
    William is survived by his wife of 32 years, Joan; daughters: Lori Wojtowicz and Lisa (Scott) Secor; son Terry (friend Karen) Geurts; step children: Cheryl (Greg) Deering, Cindy (Keith) Gonnering, Terry and Greg Diedrich; grandchildren: Marcus (friend Bree) and Matt Wojtowicz, Ashley (fiancée Ricky) and Travis (friend Leah) Secor, Crystal (friend Vang), Kevin (Annie), Brian, Shawn and Tony Geurts; step grandchildren: Tyler, Troy, Tanner (friend Rhianna) and Trent Deering, Maria, Lizzy and Steph Gonnering; great grandchildren: Maverick, Chase, Kayden, Bernice, William and Hailee; siblings: Joyce Nackers, Ves (Angie) Geurts and Jane (Don) Coffey; sisters and brothers-in-law: Ione (friend Dean) Geurts, Dolores (Duane) Vanderloop, Tom (Muggs) Dercks, Clara, Myra and Bernice (friend Jim) Dercks; and good friends: Ione and Jack Ashauer, Wanda and Tom Vanstiphout, Evie and Dick Frederickson, Donna and Dave Dolittle, Rodney Wendt and Charlie Weller; neighbors Betty and Guy Senso; and special little friend Taylor Gloudemann. He is further survived by his other family, Mark (Kathy) Verhagen, Lori (Jeff) Evers and Karen (Andy) Sanders; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
    In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by two sons: Michael and Dennis; siblings: Tom Geurts and Joan Bowers; brothers-in-law: Harvey Bowers and Howard Nacker; Joan's parents: Nick and Rose Dercks; and her siblings: Julia (Cyril) Reichel, Eleanor (Harvey) Mahn, Mutzie (Virgil) Helms, Irene (Mark) Verhagen, Lavern, Scuts (Lily), Paul (Ann), Rusty, Gene, Roger, Jim and David Dercks.
    Visitation will be held Friday March 13, 2015 at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 Pine St. Little Chute) beginning at 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 1:00 p.m. The Rev. Msgr. James Vanden Hogen will officiate. Military honors will immediately follow. Following the luncheon there will be a gathering for friends and family at the Lazy Dog. Committal Highland Memorial Park. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com.
    Lefty wants to thank the Pynenberg family - he always thought so much of you. Also, thank you to Dr. Goggins and Jennifer Greiner for their exceptional care.
    Lefty thank you for the happy and fun years we had with family and friends. We really enjoyed our trips and the cottage on Shawano Lake. I love and will miss you, Joan.
    The family would like to thank Joan for all of her loving care throughout their years together, especially in his final days.

    William married Pynenberg, Rita Sarah 22 Oct 1949, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; divorced 9 Feb 1981. Rita (daughter of Pynenberg, Leonard and Ludwig, Mayme) was born 27 Mar 1931, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 7 Sep 2004, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 7 Sep 2004, Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Geurts, Lori  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    2. 3. Geurts, Lisa  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    3. 4. Geurts, Michael  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 13 Mar 1954; died 16 Mar 1954.
    4. 5. Geurts, Terry  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    5. 6. Geurts, Dennis  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 20 Apr 1962; died 6 Feb 1983.

    William married Dercks, Joan (daughter of Dercks, Nicholas and Jansen, Rose) [Group Sheet]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Geurts, LoriGeurts, Lori Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.William1)

    Lori married Wojtowicz, Ed [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Geurts, LisaGeurts, Lisa Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.William1)

    Lisa married Secor, Scott [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Geurts, MichaelGeurts, Michael Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.William1) was born 13 Mar 1954; died 16 Mar 1954.

  4. 5.  Geurts, TerryGeurts, Terry Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.William1)

    Terry married Arnoldussen, Susan (daughter of Arnoldussen, Elmer Martin and Pomeroy, Nancy) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Geurts, Kevin Lee  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    2. 8. Geurts, Shawn Alan  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    3. 9. Geurts, Tony  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    4. 10. Geurts, Brian  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.

  5. 6.  Geurts, DennisGeurts, Dennis Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.William1) was born 20 Apr 1962; died 6 Feb 1983.

    Dennis married Pahl, Cari Lea Bef 1982; divorced Yes, date unknown. Cari (daughter of Pahl, Duane Benjamin and Vandenberg, Suzanne M.) was born 4 Feb 1962, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 18 Aug 2019, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. Geurts, Crystal Lea  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Geurts, Kevin LeeGeurts, Kevin Lee Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (5.Terry2, 1.William1)

  2. 8.  Geurts, Shawn AlanGeurts, Shawn Alan Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (5.Terry2, 1.William1)

  3. 9.  Geurts, TonyGeurts, Tony Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (5.Terry2, 1.William1)

  4. 10.  Geurts, BrianGeurts, Brian Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (5.Terry2, 1.William1)

  5. 11.  Geurts, Crystal LeaGeurts, Crystal Lea Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (6.Dennis2, 1.William1)


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