Harvey H. Van Dyke

Harvey Van Dyke passed away at his home in Waupun on Sunday, December 7, 2008, only two days before his 92nd birthday. He was born on December 9, 1916 in Wrightstown to Arnold and Annie (Gerrits) Van Dyke. He was united in marriage to Irene Hopfensperger on August 26th, 1938. She preceded him in death on November 8th, 2007. Harvey was honorably discharged from the Army in 1941, and was engaged in farming and was a union carpenter for many years. Harvey loved to play cards, and to ride his bicycle every day along the recreation trail in Waupun.

Harvey is survived and will be greatly missed by his two daughters: Joyce (Gerald) Lamers of Kaukauna and Terri (Thomas) Main of Waupun; a son-in-law: Leo Penterman of Appleton. He is further survived by ten grandchildren: Lori (Tim) Hietpas, Kerri (Nick) Siegel, Mike Lamers and his special friend April Schwantes, Brad (Jenny) Main, Michelle (Andy) Kast, Kathy (Greg) Hagens, Diane (Bill) Lutz, Douglas (Donna) Penterman, Lisa (Scott) Underwood, and Bill (Laurie) Penterman; as well as numerous great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his sisters-in-law: Doris Van Dyke, Esther Thiel, Shirley Hopfensperger, and Myrna Hopfensperger; and a brother-in-law John Wisneski.

He was preceded in death by his wife Irene, a daughter: Sandra Penterman, a grandson: Joseph Penterman, three brothers: Richard, Clarence, and Robert, and four sisters: Catherine Meulemans, Clara Nieling, Leona VanDeLeyGraaf, and Alrita Wisneski.

The funeral liturgy for Henry will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at ST. KATHARINE DREXEL PARISH (St. Mary's Site) 119 W. 7th Street in Kaukauna with Fr. Jerry Pastors officiating. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Thursday morning from 9:00 AM until the hour of the service.

Fargo Funeral Home
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna, Wisconsin 54130
920-766-6200