Quentin P. Vandenberg

Vandenberg, Quentin P.

Age 85, died Friday afternoon, February 27, 2004, at Cherry Meadows Hospice. He was born October 31, 1918, the youngest of 15 children, to the late Corneal and Magdalene (Blindauer) Vandenberg, in Freedom, where he was a resident all of his life. Quin served with the U. S. Army from 1941 – 1945, with the Medical Corps, in the European Theatre, in Africa and Italy. Following his discharge, Quin, married Blanche P. Conrad on April 25, 1946, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Freedom. He had been employed by Miller Electric for 34 years retiring in 1984. Quin was an avid Packer and Brewer fan and enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his family. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church and the Freedom VFW Post #7692. Survivors include his wife, Blanche P. Vandenberg; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Marlene Vandenberg, Freedom; Gary and Dawn Vandenberg, Hortonville; Daryl and Ginger Vandenberg, Little Chute; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Shirley and Charlie Kramer, Freedom; Darlene Davis and special friend, Bruce Grant, Hortonville; Lavonne “Bonnie” and Dan Verbeten, Kimberly. “Grandpa” will be deeply missed by his 19 precious grandchildren and their families, Shanna (Mike) Zahn, Shane (fiancée, Brandy Ann) Vandenberg, Jason (fiancée, Jenny), Gale and Chris Vandenberg, Wendy (fiancé, Ed), Tracy and Kyle Vandenberg, Tina (Larry) Larsen, Jodi (Ross) Schmechel, Kerry (Gary) Peterson and Bret Springstroh, Kelly (Todd) Schroeder, Nanette (John) Gerrits, Ryan Hooyman and Eric Verbeten; eight great grandchildren; a sister Loretta Malkowski, Valljo, CA; three sisters-n-law, Harriet Conrad and Eva Conrad, Freedom; and Mamie Conrad, Appleton; many dear nieces and nephews, countless neighbors and friends will cherish Quin’s legacy of life and love. Quin’s son, Terry, preceded him into heaven in 2000. Also welcoming him ‘home’ are his brothers and sisters, members of Blanche’s family and many others whose lives were touched by Quin’s unlimited love and gentleness. The funeral liturgy for Quentin will be held at 5:00 pm, Monday, March 1, 2004, at ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, County Trunk E, Freedom, with Father Dennis Ryan officiating. Burial will be in St. Nicholas Cemetery. Friends will be received at the church from 3:00 pm, Monday, until the time of the mass. A memorial fund is being established.

Blanche and her family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staffs of Cherry Meadows Hospice, Appleton Medical Center and St. Paul Home for their compassionate love and care during Quin’s final hours.

FARGO FUNERAL HOME
400 West Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna 920-739-1231
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