Larry M. Van Zeeland

Age 57 of Appleton, Wisconsin. Born to Life on June 1, 1960 in Appleton, Wisconsin to Melvin and Doris (nee Haskins) Van Zeeland. Born to Eternal Life on October 16, 2017 in Appleton, Wisconsin. Larry was a graduate of Kaukauna High School in 1978. Larry was honorably discharged from the US Army after his service. He was later employed at Neenah Foundry for several years. Larry was a caring brother with a contagious laugh who cared deeply about his family and friends. He was a member of Christ the Rock Church for many years. He spent time watching movies and attending events at the PAC. Larry was an avid Packer and Badger fan as well.

Loving son to Doris and the late Melvin Van Zeeland. Dear brother to Julie (Dennis) Schmidt, Karen (Jeff) Nechodom, and Bruce (Nancy) Van Zeeland. Uncle to Glen, Matt (Laurie), Michelle (Curtis) Madison, Serena, Hunter, Owen, Ellie, Stephenie (Denny), Ashley (Justin), Jayden, Rylan, Micah, Anderson, Blake, Alicia (Dustin), Scott (Katie), Courtney, Austin, Talon, Jasmine, Jordy, Ellianna, and Harper. Best friend to Johnny Meier and Rick Buss. Further survived by other family and friends.

Preceded in death by his father Melvin, niece Melissa Nechodom, Grandmother Josephine Van Zeeland, and Aunt Grace Verhagen.

Visitation will be held at Tri-County Chapel, 1592 Oneida Rd, on Thursday October 19, 2017 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Funeral services at 6:00 with Pastor Peter Leschke presiding. Full Military Honors following the funeral service. Private burial at Riverside Cemetery. Memorials to the Disabled Veterans of America in Larry’s name are appreciated. His family would like to extend a special thank you to his dear friend Kathy Reimer, the staff at Manor Care, and his friends Johnny and Rick.