Robert H. Boots

Bob Boots, age 73, found peace late Monday evening, September 6, 2010 at his home in Kimberly. Bob was born in Kimberly on June 25, 1937, son of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Hartjes) Boots. Following his graduation from Kimberly High School, he spent time in the Army, and on June 25, 1957 married the former Carol Vande Hey at Holy Name Church in Kimberly. For over thirty years, Bob was employed by Wisconsin Wire Works in Appleton in a variety of positions. After working there, he set out on his own, and founded Boots & Company in Kimberly, and established Sunset Estates Condominiums. Many will remember Bob for his love of sports, especially baseball and his involvement with Kimberly's youth baseball program. He coached many youngsters over the years in Little League and Pony League, and continued to mentor young athletes until his final day. He also started the basketball program at Westside Elementary and coached there for a time as well. In addition to being a sports enthusiast, Bob enjoyed his cottage on Lake Poygan and spending time with his family, especially his beloved grandchildren. Bob was a generous man, who was always willing to share his skills by helping family and friends with various construction and remodeling projects.

He is survived by his wife: Carol Boots of Kimberly; five children: Mary (Ralph) Van Nuland of Kimberly; Dr. James “Jim” (Joan) Boots of Combined Locks; Margery (Jay) Blondin of Combined Locks; Dr. William “Bill” (Emilie) Boots of Combined Locks; and Judy (Steve Becker) Boots-Becker of DePere; thirteen grandchildren: Ellen Christie, Rebecca Van Nuland, Jacob Van Nuland, Matthew Boots, Eric Boots, Kevin Boots, Kimberly Boots, Thomas Blondin, Joshua Blondin, Elizabeth Boots, Jennifer Boots, Benjamin Boots, and Luke Becker. Bob is also survived by a sister: Diane (Stephen) Smits of Combined Locks; a sister-in-law: Barbara Vande Hey of Kimberly; and two brothers-in-law: John “Jack” (Marian) Vande Hey of Greenleaf and Robert Bolwerk of Combined Locks. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister-in-law Helen Bolwerk and a brother-in-law Ronald Vande Hey.

The funeral liturgy for Bob will be held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, September 10, 2010 at HOLY SPIRIT PARISH, 600 E. Kimberly Avenue in Kimberly, with Fr. David Beaudry officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and again at the church on Friday morning from 10:00 AM until the hour of the service. There will be a parish prayer and scripture service at the funeral home at 8:00 PM Thursday. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established.

Jansen Fargo Funeral Home
204 E. Kimberly Avenue
Kimberly, Wisconsin 54136
920-788-6202