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Peter Van Krey

November 11, 1932 — June 20, 2010

Van Krey, Peter A.

Peter A. Van Krey, 77, of Kimberly passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 20, 2010. Peter was born on November 11, 1932 to the late Martin and Jane (Van Nuland) Van Krey. He married Gale Rohm on June 1, 1957. Pete was a veteran having served in the US Navy during the Korean War from 1951 until 1955 as an apprentice electrician. He worked for 15 years at Kimberly Clark before and after his time in the Navy. He then worked as an iron worker first at Asco-Hennes and then Boldt Construction until his retirement in 1994 and was a member of Iron Workers Union Local #8 and the American Legion. Pete was a Boy Scout leader for many years with his sons. He enjoyed camping, gardening, loved the outdoors and was known as “Mr. Fix-It” and liked working with his hands but most of all his family was most important to him. Pete was a hard-working, devoted husband, father, and “Bumpa”. Pete is survived by his wife of 53 years Gale Van Krey, 3 children; Kathleen (Bruce) Sprangers, Kaukauna, Michael (Jennifer) Van Krey, Mundelein, IL, James (Fiancée Jamie) Van Krey, Appleton, 6 grandchildren; Shelly (Fiancée Lucas), Thomas, Bradley, and Grace Sprangers and Kieran and Zoe Van Krey, his brothers; Harry, John (Shirley), Tony (Joan), Joe (Judy) Van Krey, brothers-in-law; Robert (Pat) Rohm, Frank Diehn, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pete was preceded in death by an infant sister, a sister, Ann Diehn, and sisters-in-law; Jean Van Krey, Mary Van Krey, and Janice Rohm. As per his wishes there will be no services for Pete.

Jansen Fargo Funeral Home
204 E. Kimberly Ave.
Kimberly, WI 54136
920 788 6202

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