VanZeeland, Gerald Giles b. 13 Feb 1942 Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 9 Apr 2018 Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA: 1FAMILYTREE Genealogy

1942 - 2018 (76 years) Has 32 ancestors and 4 descendants in this family tree.

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Name	VanZeeland, Gerald Giles
Born	13 Feb 1942	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
Gender	Male
Education - High School	1961	Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
Wrightstown High School Class of 1961
Died	9 Apr 2018	Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
Obituary	11 Apr 2018
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Wrightstown - Gerald G. Van Zeeland, age 76, of Wrightstown, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018. The son of the late Norbert and Marion (Walsh) Van Zeeland was born February 13, 1942 in Appleton. He graduated from Wrightstown High School in the class of 1961. From 1964-1969 he served his country in the Army National Guard. On September 8, 1965, he married Carol Allen in Wrightstown and together they shared 52 years of marriage. After high school he worked for Gustman for 8 years and then Ft. Howard Paper for 27 years until his retirement. His faith was important to him, and in addition to being a life-long member of St. Clare Parish-St. Paul Site, served on the parish council, did maintenance for the church, was an altar server, Eucharistic minister and bell ringer. In his spare time he enjoyed fur trapping, hunting, fishing, bowling, golfing and working in the garage rebuilding engines. He also served on the Wrightstown Village Board and was a former volunteer fireman. Papa Jerry enjoyed spending time with his family, and particularly loved time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Carol; children: Robert (Cheryl), Scott (Kathy) and Eric (Wendy); beloved grandchildren: Megan (fiancé Nate) and daughter Chloe, Benjamin, Ryan, Mason, Maiya, Will, Amanda (Luke) and a future great-granddaughter, Samantha (special friend Patrick), Danielle, Ella and Liam; siblings: Pat Van Schyndel, Tom (Maureen) Van Zeeland, Don (Noreen) Van Zeelend, Joyce (Bob) Lamers, Dale (Muriel) Van Zeeland, Linda (Jerry) Boylan and Roger (Joyce) Van Zeeland; in-laws Gene (Shirley) Allen, Gary (Joyce) Allen; nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by a beloved daughter, Mary Lynn; twin brother/best friend Terry (Jeanette); nephews: Shawn and Russ; father-in-law and mother-in-law Robert and Ethel Allen. Family and friends may visit at St. Clare Catholic Parish-St. Paul Site, Wrightstown, on Thursday, April 12, from 4-7pm with a prayer service to conclude the evening at 7pm. Visitation will continue on Friday, at the church, from 9:00am until 10:45am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am Friday. Burial in St. Paul Cemetery, Wrightstown. Cotter Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family. Online condolences at www.cotterfuneralhome.com Our family would like to thank the caregivers of Woodside Lutheran Home and his family and friends for their support over the last several months. Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Apr. 11, 2018
Tombstone	St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Wrightstown, Wisconsin, USA
	VanZeeland, Gerald Giles St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Wrightstown, Wisconsin
Buried	St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Wrightstown, Wisconsin, USA
Person ID	I100546	1FamilyTree
Last Modified	11 Apr 2018

Father	VanZeeland, Norbert, b. 28 Aug 1914, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA , d. 6 Oct 1969, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 55 years)
Mother	Walsh, Marion C., b. 12 Jan 1914, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA , d. 5 Feb 2006, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 92 years)
Family ID	F32775	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family Allen, Carol Lou, b. 31 Oct 1945, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA , d. 05 Jan 2025, Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA (Age 79 years)

Married 18 Sep 1965 Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA

Children

	1. VanZeeland, Mary Lynn, b. 13 Dec 1966, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA , d. 15 Jul 1992, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 25 years)
	2. VanZeeland, Robert Allen
	3. VanZeeland, Scott David
	4. VanZeeland, Eric Gerard

Last Modified 1 May 2010

Family ID F33324 Group Sheet | Family Chart

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	Born - 13 Feb 1942 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
	Education - High School - 1961 - Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
	Married - 18 Sep 1965 - Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
	Died - 9 Apr 2018 - Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
	Tombstone - - St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Wrightstown, Wisconsin, USA
	Buried - - St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Wrightstown, Wisconsin, USA