Daniel Derks

Daniel J. Derks, age 63, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 10, 2005. Dan was born in Appleton on April 8, 1942, son of the late William and Frances (Van Dyke) Derks. Dan attended the Kaukauna High School, and on May 10, 1968 married the former Carol Urban; she survives. For over forty years Dan was employed by Thilmany Pulp and Paper in Kaukauna and was a member of the Quarter Century Club there. As a young man, he volunteered to be a Girl Scout Leader for his daughter's troop, and also enjoyed hunting and fishing with Carol. He also enjoyed movies, music of all kinds, especially the rock and roll of the 50's, 60's, and 70's which his band specialized in playing. Everyone will remember Dan's love of his yard, his gardens, and his pond. Dan cared for countless pets over the years, and was especially fond of the dogs, cats, birds, and fish that currently shared his home.

Survivors include his wife: Carol Derks of Kaukauna; a son: Kevin (Becky) Urban of Kaukauna and their daughter Kendra; and a daughter: Kacy Urban of DePere; four brothers: William (Mary) Derks of Combined Locks; Robert Derks of Kimberly; John Derks of London, England; and Thomas (Sandra) Derks of Kimberly; a sister-in-law: Kathleen (Roger) Hibbs of Atlanta; a brother-in-law: Michael (Lori) Urban; and his mother-in-law: Erna Urban of Kaukauna. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, twin brothers Ronald and Donald Derks, sisters-in-law Marcy Derks and Nancy (Donald) Sternhagen, and his father-in-law Michael Urban.

Memorial Services for Dan will be held at 7:00 PM Monday, August 15, 2005 at the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Douglas Fleischfresser officiating. Friends may call directly at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 PM until the hour of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established.