Norbert A. Van Hoof

Norb Van Hoof, age 76, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at Theda Clark Hospital in Neenah. Norb was born in Kaukauna on August 19, 1931, son of the late John and Rose (Green) Van Hoof. On August 24, 1954, he married the former Elizabeth Ambrosius at St. Boniface Church in DePere. Three years prior to their marriage, Norb had purchased the family farm from his father. Together, he and Liz farmed until 1988. During those years, his herds won many awards. In 1988, the couple moved into Kaukauna. Norb continued to be active in the farming industry by working as a sales representative for various feed mills in the area. Several times, his sales records made him a member of the “500 Bushel Club” where one of the perks was travel. He and Liz wore out three passports over the years, traveling the world over. Norb will be remembered by all as having a quick wit and always having a joke to share. He was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers, enjoyed golf, playing cards, snowmobiling, spending time up north with family and friends, and traveling. Some of his fondest memories came from the many breakfasts and “important meetings” that were held at the D & G Restaurant in Greenleaf.

Norb is survived by his wife: Liz Van Hoof of Kaukauna; three children: Terry (Chris) Van Hoof of Freedom and their daughters Ashley, Alisha, and Amanda; Patricia (John) Bauernfeind of Stevens Point and their children Nichole and Conner; and Steve Van Hoof of Green Bay; two brothers: Joe (Cathy) Van Hoof of Hollandtown and Don Van Hoof of Kaukauna; three sisters: Lillian (Tony) Van Wychen of Kaukauna, Ann DeCoster of Little Chute, and Marian Ragen of Kaukauna. He is also survived by Liz's brothers and sisters and their spouses: Betty Ambrosius of DePere, Ida (John) Bildings of De Pere, George Ambrosius of DePere, Toots (Bill) Lancelle of DePere, and Bernie Ambrosius of Kaukauna. Norb was preceded in death by his parents, by Liz's parents George and Mathilda (Minten) Ambrosius, brothers-in-law Larry DeCoster, Red Ragen, and Ted Ambrosius, and sisters-in-law Hattie (John) Van Wychen and Doris Ambrosius.

The funeral liturgy for Norb will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 3, 2008 at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street in Kaukauna, with Fr. Martin Fox and Deacon Donald Newhouse officiating. Interment will be in St. Nicholas Cemetery in Freedom. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM and again at the church on Monday morning after 10:00 AM. There will be a rosary said Sunday at the funeral home at 5:00 PM.

The family would like to extend their thanks to everyone who took such great care of Norb. They include Dr. John Elisberg, the staff at Rennes Care Center, and everyone in the CCU at Theda Clark. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

FARGO FUNERAL HOME
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna, Wisconsin 54130
920-766-6200