Clifford W. Vanevenhoven

Vanevenhoven, Clifford W.
“Zunk”
Kimberly

Age 85, passed away at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna on Monday, December 15, 2003. He was born to the late William and Mary (Kerkoff) Vanevenhoven on April 1, 1918. Cliff was a graduate of Kaukauna High School in 1938 and was active in sports. He married Gertrude Donnermeyer at St. Mary Catholic Church, Kaukauna, on June 26, 1941. They enjoyed 58 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on March 25, 2000. Cliff served in the United States Army during World War II in the 82nd and 101rst Airborne divisions. He was involved in the Battle at Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium. Cliff was presented the Purple Heart. After the war, Cliff and Gertrude moved to Kimberly where he worked for Kimberly Clark and Midtec Paper for 35 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club at Kimberly Clark. Cliff was a proud member of Holy Name Catholic Church. As an avid sports fan, Cliff was involved in his children’s and grandchildren’s sports activities. He also loved to watch the Packers and Brewers. Golfing, Fishing and playing sheepshead were also favorite activities.

Cliff is survived by his children: Lee (Judith) Vanevenhoven of Combined Locks, Dennis (Janet) Vanevenhoven of Appleton and Jerry (Linda) Vanevenhoven of Kaukauna; grandchildren: Jay (Tammy) Vanevenhoven of New London, Corey (Dana) Vanevenhoven of Darboy, Scott (Brooke) Vanevenhoven of Ripon, Sara (Jeff) Radloff of Ripon, Adam Vanevenhoven of New York, Alan Vanevenhoven of Connecticut and Ryan Vanevenhoven of Kaukauna; six great grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Pat Vanevenhoven of Menasha, Sue Vanevenhoven and Elaine Donnermeyer of Kaukauna, and Clara Markgraf of Lodi; brothers-in-law: Leo (Janice) Donnermeyer of Kimberly, and Robert (Kate) Donnermeyer of Oshkosh.

Cliff is preceded in death by his wife Gertrude, his parents; brothers: Walter, Elmer, Raymond, Lester, Wilfred, Sylvester and infant brother Joseph; sister-in-law: Ella Zellmer; and brothers-in-law; Michael, Norbert, John and Walter Donnermeyer.

The funeral liturgy will be at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 22, 2003, at HOLY NAME OF JESUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 600 East Kimberly Avenue, Kimberly, with Fr. Dennis Bergsbaken officiating. Friends will be received at the church from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 23, at Holy Name Cemetery. A military honors service will be conducted at the cemetery by the William Verhagen Post of the American Legion, Kimberly.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff at St. Paul Home, especially Poppy Path, for their excellent, compassionate care.

A memorial fund in Cliff’s name is being established.

“We will miss you, Grandpa.” Love, Jay, Corey, Scott, Sara, Adam, Alan, Ryan, Jordyn, Justin, Corrine, James, Andrew and Samson.

“Gert, I’ll be home for Christmas.” Love, Cliff.

Jansen Fargo Funeral Home
204 East Kimberly Avenue
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 788-6202