Puimbroeck, Marie

Other Events:

• 1920 Census: 1920, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1920 Census:
Gerard Zegers 32
Marie Zegers 31
Angetine Zegers 11
Margaret Zegers 10
Frances Zegers 9
Clarence Zegers 6
Richard Zegers 4
Walter Zegers 2

Marie married Zegers, Gerard "Gary" Bef 1918. Gerard (son of Zeegers, Hubert and VanRens, Theodora) was born 11 Sep 1895; died 2 Aug 1954. [Group Sheet]

Angeline married Kornberg, Milton [Group Sheet]

Margaret married Henry, Roland Abt 1942. Roland was born 19 Jan 1918, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 12 Mar 1977. [Group Sheet]

Margaret married Vannieuwenhoven, Frank R. 12 Dec 1979. Frank (son of Vannieuwenhoven, Emil and Vreude, Anastasia) was born 24 Nov 1906; died 26 Oct 1999. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 3 Nov 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Frances M. Kane, 90, Appleton, died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. She was born on March 11, 1921, in De Pere, to the late Gerard and Marie (Puimbroeck) Zegers. Fran graduated from East De Pere High School and later cosmetology school. On August 29, 1945, she married Edmund Kane in De Pere. He preceded her in death on August 22, 2004.
Fran was a traditional homemaker who embraced sewing, baking and cooking for her family. She enjoyed many years of golfing with Eddie and in later years they extended their golf season by wintering in Texas. She was one of the original mall walkers at the Fox River Mall, where she met many wonderful friends. Fran and her family moved often, and she very quickly made many friends in each new community. Fran loved and adored her grandchildren, who never left her house without a "goodie-bag". She will remembered by all for her cheerful and optimistic spirit.
Survivors include seven children: Kathy Kane, De Pere, Dan (Betty) Kane, La Crosse, Terry (Dick) Jorgenson, Crooked Lake, Gary Kane, Neenah, Peggy Kane, Neenah, Colleen "Kelly" (Brian) Webb, Neenah, Mike Kane, Green Bay; 13 grandchildren: Tina (Eric) Hansen, Stacee Disko, Lois (Joe) Castner, Jenni (Torry) Zupke, Alissa (Ron) Oelfke, Sean (Betsy) Kane, Katy (Joe) France, Danny (Chryshelle) Mettye-O'Kane, Christopher Kane, Jeff (Lisa) Jorgenson, Jill (Jeff) Firgens, Ellen Webb and Sam Webb; 21 great grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Mary (John) Van Dyk; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, Fran was preceded in death by one son, Roy; and five brothers and sisters: Angie Kornberg, Margaret Vann, Clarence Zegers, Richard Zegers and Walter Zegers.
Visitation will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 500 W. Marquette St., Appleton, where a Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 4:00 p.m. with the Rev. Thomas Farrell officiating. Interment in Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, De Pere. Online condolences may be expressed at www.lyndahl.com. A memorial fund has been established.
Fran's family would like to thank the kind and compassionate caregivers at Rennes Health and Rehab of Appleton.
Lyndahl Funeral Home
and Cremation Services
1350 Lombardi Avenue
(920) 499-1223
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on November 3, 2011

Frances married Kane, Edmund 29 Aug 1945, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. Edmund (son of Kane, Edward Michael and Shaughnessy, Mary "Mollie") was born 16 Nov 1920; died 22 Aug 2004. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: Aft 1947; WWII, Korea
• Obituary: 18 Oct 2009; Green Bay Press Gazette

Notes:

Obituary:
Clarence J. Zegers, 85, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, in the comforting presence of his beloved family. He was born in De Pere, on Dec. 21, 1923, the eldest son of Gary Zegers and Marie (Puimbroeck) Zegers. Clarence and Doris (Van Remortel) were married on May 30, 1949, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, The family gathered to celebrate the couple's 60th wedding anniversary in May 2009.
In his younger years he would do chores and try to help his parents who were tavern keepers in De Pere, one place being known as the Old Dutch, and another by the family name. He told the story about how in 1939 he and three of his buddies bought a 1924 Model T and set out for California, Canada and many other places. World War II engulfed the world as Clarence graduated from East De Pere High School, and he voluntarily underwent corrective surgery so that he could become a U.S. Marine. With his fellow Marines of the 10th Artillery Company of the 2nd Marine Division, he fought on the ground from bloody Tarawa to Saipan and Okinawa. He was among the first American occupation forces in Nagasaki, Japan, following the surrender. Clarence was scheduled for promotion to gunnery sergeant, but when he was told he could either wait for the paperwork or ship out for the USA, he chose his home and family. He was called back to active duty in 1950, when the Korean conflict erupted. When he returned to his wife and baby son in De Pere after several months, he continued to live the beliefs of what we think of as the Greatest Generation: strong faith, hard work, and a loving family at the center of it all. He was also blessed by good friends over the years who also meant a lot to him.
Clarence and his family took pride in his four decades as a salesman and salesmaster for Cuene Buick of De Pere and later Green Bay, where he worked with energy and dedication until his retirement.
As his children grew up, he took them hunting and fishing, and he enjoyed golfing and softball with his children, and later, grandchildren, for many years. He watched his grandchildren with pride at their sports activities, performances and school events, and he took great pleasure in their company. He taught life's lessons by example and with kind words, and he was fond of saying that it is important to, "work hard...and play hard."
He will be sadly missed by Doris and their children and grandchildren, James and Mary (Smith) Zegers, and their son, Andrew, Madison; John and Jean (VanWassenhoven) Zegers, De Pere and their children, Scott, New York, and Jennifer, De Pere; Ann and Joseph Hilke, and their daughters, Jennifer and Michelle, Plymouth; Donald and Teresa (Kanouse) Zegers and their son, Daniel, De Pere; Joseph and Karen (Pearson) Zegers and their daughters, Emily, Mariah and Olivia, De Pere; and Mary and James Pahl, and their daughter, Heather. He is also survived by his sister, Frances Kane, and extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerard Zegers and Marie (Puimbroeck) Zegers Hagen, and his stepfather, Raymond Hagen; two sisters, Angeline Kornberg and Margaret Henry Vannieuwenhoven; and two brothers, Richard Zegers and Walter (Keg) Zegers.
Friends may call after 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at Old St. Joseph Catholic Church on the campus of St. Norbert College, where a Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. with the Revs. Charles Hoffmann, James Baraniak, O. Praem, and V. Anthony Dolski concelebrating. A committal service and military honors will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, De Pere. Online condolences may be expressed at www.lyndahl.com.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund has been established.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Bharat Pathakjee and Katie Hampton of Cardiology Associates of Green Bay, and Dr. Paul Schmitz of Prevea Clinic. We are also grateful to Trudy from Comfort Keepers, Unity Hospice, and other care providers and physicians who helped Clarence over the years.
Lyndahl Funeral Home
And Cremation Services
1350 Lombardi Avenue
(920) 499-1223

Clarence married VanRemortel, Doris 30 May 1949. Doris (daughter of VanRemortel, August and Fink, Cornelia "Cora") was born 12 Dec 1926, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 9 Apr 2010, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, De Pere, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Richard married Berken, Joyce 19 Apr 1947, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. Joyce (daughter of Berken, Leonard and Kleuskens, Johanna G.) was born 26 Apr 1926; died 13 Nov 2000, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Walter married Ziereis, Betty L. 30 Jun 1951, Suring, Oconto, Wisconsin, USA. Betty was born 20 Dec 1933, Armstrong, Oconto, Wisconsin, USA; died 13 Aug 1999, Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA; was buried 21 Aug 1999, St. Rose Catholic Cemetery, Clintonville, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

James married Smith, Mary [Group Sheet]