Eugene ''Gene'' J. Vercauteren

Vercauteren, Eugene J.
“Gene”
Appleton

Age 72, died peacefully at his home in Appleton from cancer on Friday March 14, 2003. He was born in Appleton on August 10, 1930, son of the late Phillip and Agnes (Bissing) Vercauteren. On February 19, 1955, he married Alice Sweere in Hilbert at St. Mary Catholic Church. Gene served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict aboard the U.S.S. Joseph P. Kennedy, which policed the 38th Parallel. He belonged to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2778 and the American Legion Post 38, both in Appleton. As a truck driver, Gene worked for Rich’s Bakery for 30 years. Gene and Alice enjoyed spending time together at the cottage on Lake Winnebago, traveling, especially to California during the winter. He loved to golf, read, do home repairs and spend time with his dog “Sadie.”

Gene is survived by his wife Alice, eight children: Pam Hermans (Ray Schroeder) and their children Luke, Nathan, Leah and Krystal of Greenville; Greg (Linda) Vercauteren and their children James and Mark of Appleton; Vicki (Jim) Gresham and their children Tyler, Travis and Lydia of Grafton; Kim (Jeff) Winterfeldt and their children Emily and Sam of Greenville; Patty (Tim) Hackel and their children Joseph and Mikhail of Wrightstown; Tom (Sue) Vercauteren and their children Matthew and Amy of Greenville, Mary Miller (Shawn Pace) of Appleton; and Randy (Michelle)Vercauteren and their children Julia and Nicole of Wrightstown; sister, Gwen Stoeger of Appleton; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.

The funeral liturgy will be at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2003, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 1617 West Pine Street, Appleton, with Fr. John Bergstadt officiating. Friends will be received at the church from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Innichement will be at Appleton Highland Memorial Park on Friday at 10:00 a.m. with a military honors service conducted by the V.F.W. Post #2778.

The family extends a special thank you to the staff of Affinity Hospice Care for their compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Gene’s name to Affinity Hospice Care would be appreciated.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 739-1231