Elmer G. Van De Hey

Elmer G. Van De Hey
St. Paul Home
Kaukauna

Age 89, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2002 at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna. Elmer was born in the Town of Lawrence on April 2, 1913, son of the late John and Josephine (Zwick) Van De Hey. On May 30, 1938 he married Mildred Vander Heiden at St. Paul Catholic Church in Wrightstown. Elmer was a longtime and faithful member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Kaukauna. He was an avid rabbit hunter, enjoyed bowling, and was a great Blackjack player. He thoroughly enjoyed any gatherings in which he could share his tenor voice in song. One of his greatest joys was taking care of his park like yard and garden. Elmer and Millie shared 63 years of married life and also worked side by side in their poultry business.

Survivors include two sons: John (Hope) Van De Hey of Neenah; Ron (Janet) Van De Hey of Kaukauna; a daughter: Patti (Karl) Mueller of Little Chute; eight grandchildren; Paige (Jeff) Quigley and their children Lauren and Johnathan; Scott (Barb) Van De Hey and their children Morgan, Melissa, and Michael; Aimee (Chris) Froze and their son Matthew; Eric (Katherine) Van De Hey and their daughter Elaina; Heidi (Kevin) Van Zeeland and their son Jacob; Tucker Van De Hey and his special friend Nancy; Rory Mueller; and Haley Mueller. Elmer is further survived by four brothers: Roche (Arvilla) Van De Hey, Bob (Rita) Van De Hey, Lloyd (Pat) Van De Hey, Connie (Dorothy) Van De Hey; four sisters: Dots Ambrosius, Kathy (Russ) Beck, Marie (Dick) Reetz and Therese Eiting. Elmer was preceded in death by his loving wife Mildred; brothers-in-law Norbert Ambrosius, Syl Thiel, Harlan Eiting, Clark, Clifford, Clayton, Hank and Milton Vander Heiden; sisters-in-law: Eileen (Clarence) Zittlow, Margarette (Roy) Turriff, Ethel and Marie Vander Heiden, Pauline Van De Hey.

The funeral liturgy for Elmer will be held on Monday, October 28, 2002 at 4:30 PM at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street in Kaukauna with Fr. Jack Mullarkey officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call directly at the church on Monday from 2:00 PM until the hour of the liturgy.

Dad was a special husband, father and grandfather. He was a great mentor and roll model; a man of integrity, strong work ethic and highly respected in the community. His love for us was surpassed only by our love for him.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the entire staff of St. Paul Home, and especially to the caregivers at Birch Place. Dad could not have had better care. Thank you all so very much.

FARGO FUNERAL HOME
400 West Wisconsin Street
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6200