VanHandel, Cornelius D. "Corky"

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• Obituary: 23 Jul 2010

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Obituary:
Cornelius D. Van Handel, "Corky," age 70, New London, died on July 21, 2010, while doing service for others volunteering in the Adopt A Highway Program for the Power Engineers Union. Corky was born on July 8, 1940, in Appleton, son of the late Cornelius and Laura (Hafeman) Van Handel. He was united in marriage to Diana Abel on May 14, 1982. Corky was always volunteering when help was needed, and putting others before himself. He loved kids, being Santa Claus and gardening. He was a strong believer in education and was a graduate of UW-Oshkosh. He was active in politics running for various offices. He was also a strong Union activist, and an Ombudsman for various nursing homes. Corky served his country in the U.S. Air Force.
He is survived by his wife, Diana; daughters: Donna (Dan) Daniels, Appleton; Vickie Van Handel, Beaver Dam; sons: Cory Van Handel, Appleton; Scott (Rhonda) Van Handel, Waupaca; Doug Van Handel, Appleton; two step-sons: Terry Van Horn, Shiocton; Tom Van Horn, Green Bay; three brothers: Charlie (Phyllis) Van Handel, St. Charles, MO; Ken (Pat) Van Handel, Menasha; Gary (Sam) Van Handel, Appleton; two sisters: Mary (Walter) Hacker, Green Bay; Gloria (Don) Managan, Menasha: sister and brother in-law, Carmen (Ron) Laedtke, Appleton and brother and sister in-law, John (Barb) Abel, New London. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
His parents preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 26, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London. Burial will be in the Most Precious Blood Cemetery, New London. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Cline & Hanson
Funeral Home
209 W. Cook St.
New London
920-982-3232
www.clinehanson
funeralhome.com

Cornelius married Abel, Diana [Group Sheet]