Virgil J. Reynebeau

Reynebeau, Virgil J.

Virgil J. "Butch" Reynebeau, age 72, of Shawano, formerly of Kimberly, passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, on January 15, 2005 at the Rennes Health Center in Appleton, after a 15 year battle with a brain tumor, several strokes, and many seizures. Virgil lived in Kimberly and upon retiring from Repap Wisconsin, Inc. Paper Mill after 43+ years of service moved to his retirement home on Shawano Lake. This was one of his dreams satisfied, spending 6 months there and six months in Sebastian FL. His favorite saying was, "We have the best of both worlds". His infectious smile and dimples will be remembered by every life he touched. He served his country in the Korean Conflict as a member of the US Army and was a member of the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258 of Little Chute for nearly 50 years.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Charlotte; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia and Robert F. Biechler, Kimberly; Kathleen and Jeffrey Menting, Kimberly; 5 grandchildren, Robert A. and Ryan Biechler, Milwaukee; Ross Biechler, Colorado Springs; Rachel Biechler, Kimberly; Amy Lynn Menting, Kimberly; his mother-in-law and step father-in-law, Marie and Donald Mayer, Sebastian FL, 2 sisters, Rosella (Joseph) Look, Little Chute and Bernice (Martin) Van Domlen, Appleton, 2 brothers, Joseph (Lucille) Reynebeau, Little Chute and Orion (Lois) Reynebeau, White Potato Lake and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Van Hoof, Little Chute. He is further survived by a special God Mother, Ella Reynebeau, Kaukauna and many nieces and nephews.

Virgil was preceded in death by his father and mother, Matthew and Louise Reynebeau, Little Chute, his father-in-law Erwin Pleuss, Sebastian FL, 2 sisters, Florence Van Hoof and Myrtle Roovers, 2 infant brothers, Eugene and Eugene, 2 brothers-in-law, George Roovers and Lee Schoenke, his God Father, Joseph Reynebeau and other aunts and uncles.

Virgil was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. Funeral services will be held at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 323 Pine Street, Little Chute on Friday, January 21, 2005 at 4:00 pm, with Msgr James Vanden Hogan and Father Len Evers officiating. Friends may call at the church from 1:00 pm, Friday, until the time of the Mass. Entombment will be at Appleton Highland Memorial Park Mausoleum, at 10:00 am, Saturday, January 22, 2005. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.

We would like to send a special Thank You to Dr. Travis Kroner and the entire staff at Rennes Health Center for the excellent care, concern, encouragement and friendship they showed to Butch and his family during his brief stay with them.

Hon –
You were not only my husband but my very best friend. You accepted all of life’s crosses with dignity and positive thoughts and won. Now it’s time to rest. Sleep peacefully, my dear, in the arms of the angels. Until we meet again.
Love Always… Charlotte.

Dad and Grandpa –
What a gentle man you were. You faced every day with a smile and relentless determination. We will hold, dear to our hearts, the memories you left behind. Take with you our love, until someday we are all reunited in heaven. God Speed, You are home.
We will love you forever… Cindy, Bob, Rob, Ryan, Ross and Rachel.

Dad and Grandpa –
You were our rock through the years. Even through your illness, you fought with everything you had. You never gave in when it could have been so easy to do. There is so much we have learned from you. We will miss you with our whole beings. You are now our star shining down from the heavens. We will hold you in our hearts forever.
Love You – Kathie, Jeff and Amy

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