John J. Welhouse

John Welhouse, age 83, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2008 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. John was born in Appleton on November 13, 1924, son of the late John and Hattie (Sternagel) Welhouse. He married Evelyn Spierings who preceded him in death in 1976. In 1977 he married Bernice Van Roy who also preceded him in death in 2007. Over the years, Johnny worked as a dairy farmer, at Thilmany Pulp and Paper in Kaukauna, and later started a plastering company with his brother-in-law, Nubs LeNoble. He enjoyed playing cribbage, was a member of the Elcho Lions Club, and was a town of Buchanan fire fighter. For many years he lived at Post Lake, and was well known for his willingness to help his many friends and neighbors with various projects around their homes.

Johnny is survived by Bernices five children: Richard Van Roy of Milwaukee; Mary (Leon) Doering of Wausaukee; Debbie (John) Probst of Menasha; Joe Van Roy of Menasha; and Ginger (Jack) Hoppe of Seymour; eleven grandchildren: Kelley Van Roy, Brian Van Roy, Eric Van Roy, Jody (Christy) Doering, Josh Doering, Melissa Probst, Jon Probst, Adam Probst, Randy Van Roy, Jessica Hoppe, and Nicki Hoppe; and four great-grandchildren: Holly, Chauna, Madelyn, and Carter. John is also survived by three sisters: Frances (Elmer) Helms of Appleton; Viola Woyak of Menasha; and Rosella Miller of Kimberly. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wives Evelyn and Bernice, a brother Joe Welhouse, a sister Julia (Leo) Vande Voort, and brothers-in-law Heinie Woyak and George Miller.

The funeral liturgy for John will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at ST. BERNADETTE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2525 E. Lourdes Drive in Appleton with Fr. Donald Zuleger officiating. Interment will be in Holy Name Cemetery, Kimberly. Friends may call directly at the church on Thursday from 10:00 AM until the hour of the service.

Jansen Fargo Funeral Home
204 E. Kimberly Avenue
Kimberly, WI 54136
920-788-6202