Joseph T. Van De Loo

Joseph T. Van De Loo
W1276 Greiner Road
Kaukauna

Age 97, went to join his family members in heaven on Thursday afternoon, May 15, 2003. His relatives preceding him in death include his wife, Adrianna, in 1997; his daughter, Bonnie, in 1968; his son, Gary in 2002 and a grandson, Joey, in 2001. Joe was born January 14, 1906, in Hollandtown, to the late John and Anna (Haen) Van De Loo. Joe and Adrianna were married on June 20, 1933, in Kaukauna. He resided the last seven years at the home of his late son, Gary and Donna, Kaukauna.

Joe lived his entire life in the Kaukauna area, working as a farm hand until he started Van De Loo Livestock Sales, at the age of 28 and bought the present farm in 1941. He retired in 1971, when his son Gary took over the business, naming it Gary Van De Loo Livestock Sales, Inc. Joe continued to ride along to buy and sell cattle and greet customers. In 2002, grandsons Gary, Jr. and Rick took over the business after their father's untimely death. Joe was very active as a bank director at F & M Bank of Kaukauna for 30 years, from 1957 to 1987. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, where he worshipped until God called for him. Joe was a 50 year member of the Knights of Columbus, he enjoyed playing cards with his brothers and sisters, family members and friends and had a great love of chocolates. He was active in the 4-H and church activities as his children were growing up. Joe will always be remembered as a caring husband, father and grandfather, great grandfather and a good friend to all who knew him. He will be known as having compassion and candor, inspiring us to love life, to persevere through its challenges, and to share your gifts with others.

Joe is survived by a son and two daughters-in-law: Daniel and Geri Van De Loo; Shawano; Donna Van De Loo of Kaukauna; grandchildren: Dale (Linda) Van De Loo and Deborah (James) Lonick of Shawano; and Gary, Jr. “Bud” (Nicole) Van De Loo, Rick Van De Loo, of Kaukauna and Jim Van De Loo of Milwaukee. Great grandchildren include: Josh and Justin Van De Loo, Abigail, Jay and Adrianna Lonick, all of Shawano and Colin Van De Loo of Kaukauna. He is further survived by his brothers: Ed Van De Loo of Hollandtown; Henry (Sadie) Van De Loo; Dr. Francis (Ceal) Van De Loo and a sister: Mary Fox, all of DePere; and a sister-in-law: Caroline Van De Loo of Kaukauna.
Joe’s parents, and three brothers: John, Rev. Norbert and Jake and a sister, Clara Dietzen preceded him in death.

The funeral liturgy for Joseph will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, May 21, 2003, at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street, with Father Jack Mullarky officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday, from 4-8 pm and on Wednesday at the church from 9:30 am until the time of the mass. A parish prayer and scripture service will be held at 7:00 pm Tuesday.
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, A MEMORIAL FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR THE HOLY CROSS BUILDING FUND.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the many friends who visited, especially Bob Peterson and they would also like to thank his physicians, Dr. Stephen Dernlan, Dr. Kristine Juntunen; VNA nurses, Cathy Randerson and Shelly Tauber, and the staff at Appleton Medical Center and Cherry Meadows for their loving care and support

Life will serve up staggering challenges as you go through it. You will find comfort and distress in the most unlikely places. In the eyes of a loved one, in the unexpected death of a good friend, you will find faith. The sheer beauty of the world around you and the laughter of a really good joke will sustain you. What you most need in life will be given to you. In the face of unimaginable anguish there will be joy. I tell you this because I know it to be so. Take heart in that – and have faith.

FARGO FUNERAL HOME
400 West Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna 766-6200
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