Spierings, George M.: 1FAMILYTREE Genealogy

1918 - 2008 (89 years)

Generation: 1

Spierings, George M. was born 5 May 1918, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 21 Mar 2008, Vandenbroek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 21 Mar 2008, St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Wrightstown, Wisconsin, USA.

Other Events:

News Mention: 6 Jul 1945; Kaukauna Times
Military Service: Bef 1946; WWII -
Obituary: 23 Mar 2008; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

News Mention:
First Sgt. George M. Spierings of rural Kaukauna wears the bronze Star awarded him for meritorious service on January 8 in the vicinity of Brux, Belgium, heavily mined area. Sgt. Spierings has been overseas 20 months and has five battle stars on his service ribbon along with the unit citation. He has been in service since June 17, 1941.

Military Service:
Unknown branch

Obituary:
George M. Spierings, 89, Town of Vanden Broek, died Friday, March 21, 2008, at home. He was born in Little Chute, on May 5, 1918, to the late John and Anna (Evers) Spierings. He married Rose Zita Van Dyke on June 15, 1943, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Wrightstown. George served in the military during World War II for four years, four months and one day (from 1941-45). He was a member of the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258 for 62 years. George farmed the family farm until his retirement in 1980. He enjoyed golf, playing cards, fishing and bowling. George also loved to go to the casino, have breakfast with friends after church and spend time with his family.
For 27 years, George was a fireman and charter member with the Town of Vanden Broek Fire Department. He was a Supervisor and Chairman for the Town of Vanden Broek from 1967-77. George was very proud to have left the town debt-free at the end of his tenure. He also took time to be a member of the Consolidated Badger Cooperative. He was active in the 4-H on both the county and local levels. George was also a past President and member of the Little Chute Kiwanis Club.
George is survived by his wife of 64 years, Rose Zita; four children, Dick, Dave, Donna (Jim) Dolan and Deb Spierings; grandchildren, Travis (Heidi) and Cory (Danielle) Van De Hey, Mindy (Troy) Blake, Elliot Spierings, Anna (Rick) Hertel, Michael, Jim and Rachel Spierings; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Jack and Gracelynn Blake; Taylor, Lauren, Kaitlyn and Ethan Van De Hey; Philip and Lillian Hertel; and Bryce Spierings; sisters, Martha (Bob) Kerry and Delia (Harry) Van Roy; brother-in-law, Erv Van Dyke; and sisters-in-law, Helen Van Dyke and Carol Newhouse. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Bridget Van Dyke; brothers, Henry (Edna), Joe (Gertrude) and Peter; sister, Liz (Pete) Micke; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward (Betty), Lloyd (Ruth), Elmer, Ves and Jane Van Dyke.
Visitation will begin Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at 2 p.m. until the time of Mass at 5 p.m. at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 S. Pine St., Little Chute). The Rev. James Hablewitz will officiate. Military rites performed by the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258 will immediately follow. Committal St. Paul Cemetery, Wrightstown.
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George married VanDyke, Rose Zita 15 Jun 1943, St. Paul Catholic Church, Wrightstown, Wisconsin, USA. Rose (daughter of VanDyke, John and Baeten, Bridget Mary) was born 18 Oct 1919, Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 09 Aug 2021, VandenBroek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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