Biesterveld, Virgil L.

Other Events:

• 1940 Census: 1940, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 18 Dec 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

1940 Census:
Peter J Biesterveld36
Katherine Biesterveld35
Elaine Biesterveld13
Donald Biesterveld9
Virgil Biesterveld4

Obituary:
Surrounded by his loving family, Virgil L. Biesterveld, 76, Kaukauna, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, at Appleton Medical Center. Virg was born Oct. 20, 1935, in Little Chute, to the late Peter and Catherine (Geurden) Biesterveld. He married Marion Mitchell on Sept. 8, 1956, at St. Mary Parish in Kaukauna, where they were members.
Virg was employed at Appleton Coated, Locks Mill, in Building Service for 41 years until his retirement in 1997. He enjoyed all the special times spent with his family and friends. Virg truly loved his spring fishing trips with his boys and his fall shopping trips with his girls. He also enjoyed watching the Packers, Badgers and Brewers and his yearly summer vacation with his family where he played cards and games and put together puzzles.
Virg was a very compassionate man and always saw the best in everyone. He was always willing to lend an ear or a hand to anyone in need. He is going to be greatly missed by many. He was blessed with many lifelong friendships. His faith was very important to him and he attended Retreat at Monte Alverno for the past 52 years.
Virg is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Marion (Mitchell), Kaukauna; his children and their families, Jeffrey (Kim) Biesterveld, Petersburg, Ind., and their children, Ryne, Evan, and Erin; Timm (Candee) Biesterveld, Kaukauna, and their children, Seth, Caitie, and Claire; Kelly (Kelly) Hunsader, Luxemburg, and their children, Desiree and Taylor; Kay (Cliff) Hartzheim, Kaukauna, and their children Kyle and Cory. He is also survived by his brother, Don (Pat) Biesterveld, Appleton; and his sister, Mary (Mike) Ourada, Little Chute. He is further survived by four brothers-in-law, Boniface (Elsie) Mitchell, Combined Locks; Matt (Judy) Mitchell, Leo (Dot) Mitchell and Larry (Linda) Mitchell, all of Kaukauna; and sister-in-law, Barb (Gene) Vanderloop, Little Chute. He was also survived by numerous nieces, nephew and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Elaine (Les) Grones; in-laws, Peter and Ella (Feldkamp) Mitchell; and sisters-in-law, Edna Mitchell, Rita and Kathy Mitchell.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, at ST. KATHARINE DREXEL PARISH - ST. MARY CHURCH (119 W. 7th St., Kaukauna) beginning at 2 p.m. until time of Mass at 5 p.m. The Rev. Jerry Pastors will officiate. Committal St. John Cemetery, Little Chute. For online condolences, please visit www.oconnellfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in Virg's name.
A special thank you to the ICU staff of Appleton Medical Center for their compassionate care of Virg and his family with special thanks to Dr. William Guenther, FVHO and Dr. Greg Johnson of the Kaukauna Clinic.
Christmas was Virg's favorite holiday and it won't be the same this year. We will miss him more than words can say. We will always remember his love for life and the way he could light up a room. We love you and you will always be in our hearts. Love, your family
O'CONNELL
FUNERAL HOME
201 E. Main Street
Little Chute 788-6237
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from December 18 to December 19, 2011

Virgil married Mitchell, Marion (daughter of Mitchell, Peter J. and Feldkamp, Ella R.) [Group Sheet]

Timm married Baeten, Candee (daughter of Baeten, Clayton and Miller, Catherine) [Group Sheet]

Claire married Macdonald, Adam (son of Macdonald, John and Unknown, Kay) [Group Sheet]