Urban Van Daalwyk

Age 89, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 2, 2005, at the Appleton Medical Center. He was born on December 11, 1915, in Kimberly, Wisconsin, son of the late Christian and Harriet (DeLeeuw) Van Daalwyk. For over forty-two years, he was employed at Kimberly Clark’s Atlas Mill in Appleton, retiring in 1978. During World War II, Barney served his country in the United States Army, and was a member of the William Verhagen American Legion Post #60, Kimberly. An active man with a zest for life, Barney water skied into his 70’s, was the captain of two bowling teams, loved to golf, fish, dance, and spend time with his family and friends. Many will recall his love for music, his ability to play the harmonica, and as a devoted fan of the Green Bay Packers. In the late 1930’s, Barney married the former Dolores VerKuilen. The couple was blessed with two children, and Dolores died unexpectedly on September 21, 1940. Later, he became reacquainted with and married Cecilia Melcher who had recently lost her husband. The couple spent forty-six years together. She passed away on July 1, 1988. Barney was a longtime and faithful member of Holy Name Catholic Church in Kimberly. In the last years of his life, he met Helen Koller, who was his companion and sweetheart for the past seventeen years.

Survivors include: his fiancée Helen Koller; a daughter: Marlene “Kim” Hoheisel of Menasha; a son: Allan (Jean) Van Daalwyk of Oconomowoc; eight grandchildren: Mark (Kristi) Hoheisel, Laurie (Ian) Journeaux, Eileen (Kraig) Otto, Amy (Kevin) Walbrun, Christine (Dale) Wittmann, Heidi (Chris) Weiland, Dennis (Deanne) Van Daalwyk, and Cheryl (Darin) Tessier; twenty great-grandchildren: Matthew, Christopher, Zachary and Samuel Hoheisel; William and Daniel Journeaux; Corey, Ashley and Ryan Otto; Rebecca, Kaylee, and Alexander Walbrun; Austin and Chase Wittmann; Ethan and Haden Weiland; Kyle and Ryan Van Daalwyk; and David and Elizabeth Tessier. Barney is further survived by a sister, Gertrude “Toots” Martin; two sisters-in-law: Marie Van Daalwyk and Mildred Van Daalwyk; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marlene’s husband John Hoheisel, a great-grandson, Kraig Walbrun, eight brothers and sisters: Chris (Audrey) Van Daalwyk, Harriet (Bob) Stroope, Minnie (Ted) Kemps, Marie (Bud) Hoffman, Jake Van Daalwyk, Martin Van Daalwyk, Ann (Ray) Schmidt, Joseph (Marcy) Van Daalwyk; brothers-in-law: Philip Martin, Henry Kilsdonk, and Clarence Gerrits.; and a sister-in-law Mary Van Daalwyk.

The funeral liturgy for Barney will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 6, 2005 at HOLY SPIRIT PARISH – HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH, 600 E. Kimberly Avenue in Kimberly with Fr. Thomas Pomeroy officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery where members of William Verhagen Post #60 will provide military honors. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday and again at the church on Friday from noon until the hour of the services. There will be a parish prayer and scripture service Thursday at 7:30 PM at the funeral home.

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