Dick Vanden Boogaard, age 64, of Kimberly, entered into eternal life on Thursday, October 24, 2013. He was born February 20, 1949, to Mathias and Marian (Melendy) Vanden Boogaard. Dick spent many years working for the Village of Kimberly and ended his career as the Street Commissioner upon his retirement in 2009. Later, he was…
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Dick Vanden Boogaard, age 64, of Kimberly, entered into eternal life on Thursday, October 24, 2013. He was born February 20, 1949, to Mathias and Marian (Melendy) Vanden Boogaard. Dick spent many years working for the Village of Kimberly and ended his career as the Street Commissioner upon his retirement in 2009. Later, he was employed at Avis where he made many new friends. Dick was proud to be from Kimberly and spent his entire life residing there. While he was proud of the work he did, he was most proud of his family and friends. Dick enjoyed spending time watching his son coach college basketball, taking his daughters out to lunch and going on “Sunday drives” with his wife. When with his wife and children, Dick glowed. But he loved nothing better than being a grandpa. And what an amazing grandpa he was! Whether it was out playing ball or reading books, Dick took pride in being called “Grandpa.”
Dick was also a man who enjoyed giving of his time to not only his community but also to the Walk 4 Autism. Throughout his years, Dick was an active member of the Holy Name Athletic Association as well as the Boy Scouts of America where he served as a scout master. Dick had many annual traditions that included attending the WIAA Boys State Basketball Tournament, going on fishing trips with friends, attending the Indianapolis 500 and celebrating Christmas Eve with a quick stop to a local tavern to enjoy generations of family members and a shot of blackberry brandy.
On June 27 of 1970 Dick married Mary Lou Van Asten and together they raised four children. Mary Lou and Dick spent 43 years of marriage together.
He is survived by his wife Mary Lou (Van Asten) Vanden Boogaard, their four children; Tracy (Jim) Schommer, Kimberly; Brad (Julee) Vanden Boogaard, Clarendon, TX; Polly Vanden Boogaard, Kaukauna and Laura (Alex) Smith, Combined Locks. He is also survived by three grandsons, Reece and Phin Schommer and Jax Vanden Boogaard (due in December). In addition, Dick is survived by four siblings; John (Pat) Vanden Boogaard, DePere, Kathy Hurst, Appleton; Kris Gerhardt, Appleton and Dave (Kathy) Vanden Boogaard, Little Chute. Dick is also survived by his wife's sister and brother-in-law, Gail (Dave) Vanderloop, Kaukauna as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matt and Marian Vanden Boogaard, his father / mother -in-law, Clayton and Lorraine Van Asten and two brothers-in-law, Dick Hurst and Bill Gerhardt.
The Funeral Liturgy, a Celebration of his life, will be at NOON on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH, 600 East Kimberly Avenue, Kimberly, with Father Dave Pleier officiating. Friends may call the Jansen Fargo Funeral Home, Kimberly on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and directly at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. There will be a parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com
Your memories will live forever in us.
We love you!
Richard Vanden Boogaard
left a message on November 2, 2013:
MaryLou and family, John and Pat,
Sending our sympathy and prayers at this time of sadness to you and your families.
John and Joan Van Roy
Tony
left a message on October 30, 2013:
I worked with Dick for a few years at Avis. He will truly be missed. We will keep his family and friends in our thoughts and prayers during this hard time.
Tom Elliott
left a message on October 29, 2013:
Our thoughts and prayers to the entire VandenBoogaard family during this difficult time.
Julie Williams
left a message on October 29, 2013:
Dear Polly and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and all of Dick's family and friends. May God give you strengthened faith and inner peace at this most difficult time.
Hugs,
Nancy Kidd
left a message on October 29, 2013:
Brad,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Doug & Nancy Kidd.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Shari Griesbach & family
left a message on October 28, 2013:
Polly, Mary Lou, and Family,
May fond memories of Dick comfort you not only during this devastating time, but when you need them most in the road ahead. Dick truly was a proud Grandpa, and it was always neat to hear how he drove Reese to school, or supported Polly and Brad watching athletics through college and beyond. May he make you smile, in all life's little moments. Take time to take care of each other, as hard as that may be. Lots of love,
Ann Stiltjes
left a message on October 27, 2013:
To MaryLou and the entire VandenBoogaard family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We will always remember seeing Dick's smiling face around town. The Stiltjes Family - Todd, Ann, Abby, Molly and Zoey
Dave Van Lieshout Ashwaubenon
left a message on October 27, 2013:
My prayers and condolences to the entire 'Boogard' clan. I spent many an enjoyable day playing there when growing up and had my first job selling popsicles and ice cream bars while pedaling the ice cream bike around Kimberly and Combined Locks.
John Vanden Boogaard
left a message on October 27, 2013:
April and I are so sorry for your loss. We, too, are deeply impacted and wish to pass along our sincerest condolences. We love you and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Uncle Dick's congratulating me when I announced April and I getting married. He was so happy and the look on his face was that of one who was emotionally content in all areas of his life.
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Richard Vanden Boogaard
left a message on November 2, 2013:
MaryLou and family, John and Pat,
Sending our sympathy and prayers at this time of sadness to you and your families.
John and Joan Van Roy
Tony
left a message on October 30, 2013:
I worked with Dick for a few years at Avis. He will truly be missed. We will keep his family and friends in our thoughts and prayers during this hard time.
Tom Elliott
left a message on October 29, 2013:
Our thoughts and prayers to the entire VandenBoogaard family during this difficult time.
Julie Williams
left a message on October 29, 2013:
Dear Polly and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and all of Dick's family and friends. May God give you strengthened faith and inner peace at this most difficult time.
Hugs,
Nancy Kidd
left a message on October 29, 2013:
Brad,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Doug & Nancy Kidd.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Shari Griesbach & family
left a message on October 28, 2013:
Polly, Mary Lou, and Family,
May fond memories of Dick comfort you not only during this devastating time, but when you need them most in the road ahead. Dick truly was a proud Grandpa, and it was always neat to hear how he drove Reese to school, or supported Polly and Brad watching athletics through college and beyond. May he make you smile, in all life's little moments. Take time to take care of each other, as hard as that may be. Lots of love,
Ann Stiltjes
left a message on October 27, 2013:
To MaryLou and the entire VandenBoogaard family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We will always remember seeing Dick's smiling face around town. The Stiltjes Family - Todd, Ann, Abby, Molly and Zoey
Dave Van Lieshout Ashwaubenon
left a message on October 27, 2013:
My prayers and condolences to the entire 'Boogard' clan. I spent many an enjoyable day playing there when growing up and had my first job selling popsicles and ice cream bars while pedaling the ice cream bike around Kimberly and Combined Locks.
John Vanden Boogaard
left a message on October 27, 2013:
April and I are so sorry for your loss. We, too, are deeply impacted and wish to pass along our sincerest condolences. We love you and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Uncle Dick's congratulating me when I announced April and I getting married. He was so happy and the look on his face was that of one who was emotionally content in all areas of his life.
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