Brian Anthony Vanevenhoven

VANEVENHOVEN, BRIAN ANTHONY

Brian A. Vanevenhoven, age 41, of Appleton, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2009, surrounded by his family, at Theda Clark Hospital following an auto accident. He was born in Kansas, the son of Gary and Mary (Helser) Vanevenhoven. He graduated from Appleton West High School and received his Associate's Degree in occupational therapy from Fox Valley Technical College. Brian was united in marriage to Diane Hove on September 29, 1990 at Faith Lutheran Church in Appleton. Throughout his career in occupational therapy, Brian has worked in assisted living and sports medicine and has been dedicated to caring for the elderly and their needs. His great love was for his family, and he enjoyed family get aways, camping trips, the outdoors, and especially roller coaster rides with his girls. He was extremely proud of his two daughters and their accomplishments, and loved being present to watch their school and sports activities. He relished a good political debate, was a Green Bay Packer fan and loved his dogs.

Brian leaves behind his wife: Diane, and their two teenage daughters: Brielle and Mariah at home; his parents: Mary and Gary Vanevenhoven; brothers: Scott (Karen) Vanevenhoven, Jason Vanevenhoven; sister: Dawn (Wayne) Neubert; grandmother: Louise Vanevenhoven; mother-in-law: Bonnie Hove; brother-in-law: Jim (Mary) Hove; sister-in-law: LuAnn (Dale) Thiel; and Diane's grandmother: Ruth Miller. He is further survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Brian was preceded in death by his grandparents: Wilfred Vanevenhoven, Agnes and Robert Helser; uncles: Bruce Vanevenhoven and Bobby Helser; and father-in-law: Donald Hove.

A funeral service for Brian will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 5 , 2009 at FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 601 East Glendale Avenue, Appleton, with Reverend Daniel Thews officiating. Entombment will take place at Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Wichmann Funeral Home and again on Thursday at the church from 10:00 am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Theda Clark Trauma Center in Brian's memory.

The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to the nurses, physicians, surgeons and other staff of Theda Clark Critical Care Center for their kindness and care.

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton, Wisconsin 54911
920-739-1231