Herman J. DeLeeuw

DeLeeuw, Herman J.
Kimberly

Age 90, died on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at his home. He was born on September 28, 1918 in Kimberly, son of the late Martin and Frances (Coppens) DeLeeuw. After schooling he married Marie Valentyne in Kimberly, the couple was blessed with two sons and 68 wonderful years before she preceded him in death on December 21, 2008. Herman proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during WWII, and was wounded, earning the Purple Heart Medal. He was a member of Holy Spirit Parish and the American Legion in Kimberly.

He is survived by his sons: Barry (Mary), Kimberly, Mark (Deborah), Kaukauna; 5 grandchildren: Paul (Suzanne), Sarah, Jeff (Kristy), David (Michele), Amy (Tim) Otis; 3 great grandchildren: Lauren, Taylor, and Jack De Leeuw. He is further survived by his brothers-in-law: Robert (Althea) Valentyne, Donald (Audrey) Valentyne, sisters-in-law: Harriet Thurner, Dorothy “Ann” Valentyne, Elaine Hietpas; as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and his loving wife, Marie, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Raymond (Dorothy), Chris (Sis); brothers-in-law: Nick Thurner, Fabian Hietpas, Peter Valentyne.

Funeral Liturgy for Herman will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. at Holy Spirit Parish (600 E. Kimberly Avenue) with Father David Beaudry officiating. Friends will be received at the church from 9:00 A.M. until the time of Mass. Military Honors will be performed following the Mass outside of church. Interment will be in Holy Name Cemetery, Kimberly. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Herman's name. The family wishes to thank Herman's neighbors and friends for their help and support.