Melzer, Carol J.

Other Events:

• 1940 Census: 1940, Clintonville, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 26 Mar 2007; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

1940 Census:
Roy Melzer 44
Adeline Melzer 30
Yvonne Melzer 8
Carlean Melzer 5
Charles Melzer 1
Judith Ann Melzer 6/12
Hilda Behm 32

Obituary:
b>Van Vreede, Carol J.Carol J. Van Vreede, Combined Locks, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 24, 2007, at Theda Clark Medical Center. Carol was born July 25, 1934, in Clintonville, the daughter of Roy and Adeline (Kratzke) Melzer. She was united in marriage to Mark P. Van Vreede on May 11, 1957, in Appleton. The Van Vreedes were lifetime residents of the Fox Valley. Carol loved to shop, she was a great baker and cook, and traveling to Branson was a favorite. She enjoyed being with family and friends, and lived for her grandchildren. Carol liked sharing stories and a practical joke was always welcome. Survivors include her husband, Mark; their children, Pam (Chuck) Meyer, Green Bay; Debra (Don) Spranger, and Michael (Judy) Van Vreede, Kimberly; Patrick (Kelley) Van Vreede, Marietta, Ga; and Tim (Tammy) Van Vreede, Freedom; their beloved grandchildren, Alan, Matthew, and Allison Meyer; Derek, Kayla, and Dalton Spranger; Kyle and Lauren Van Vreede; Nicholas and Ryan Van Vreede; and the expected child of Tim and Tammy Van Vreede. Her sister, Yvonne Plowman, Waupaca; and her brother, Chuck (Judy) Melzer, Antigo; a brother-in-law, Ken Swett, Watertown; and further brothers and sisters-in-law, Anita Hammill, Lucille Moser, Marion Hurley, Helen John, Phyllis Mauthe, Jim Van Vreede, Jerry and Myrt Van Vreede, and Tom and Lori Van Vreede. Carol was preceded in death by her sister, Judy Swett; brothers-in-law, Bill Plowman, John Hammill, Bill Moser, Harold Hurley, Donald John, Larry Mauthe; and sisters-in-law, Marguerite (Gordon) Lamers, and Esther Van Vreede. Funeral services for Carol will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at WICHMANN TRI-COUNTY CHAPEL. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. Tuesday, until the time of services at Tri-County Chapel. A memorial fund in Carol's name has been established. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Judy on the 4th floor at Theda Clark Hospital for her compassionate care.
WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
TRI-COUNTY CHAPEL
3212 South Oneida Street
Menasha 920-831-9905
www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com

Carol married VanVreede, Mark P. 11 May 1957, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Mark (son of VanVreede, Theodore J. and Dempsey, Kathryn) was born 23 Feb 1932, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 4 Mar 2014, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Michael married Minten, Judy (daughter of Minten, Joseph F. and Ardell, Carol) [Group Sheet]