Robert W. Van Thull

Robert W. “Bucker” Van Thull, age 77, Combined Locks, passed away unexpectedly Monday November 24th at St. Elizabeth's hospital. He was born October 11, 1931, the son of Anton and Evelyn Van Thull. Following graduation from Kimberly High School, he enlisted in the United States Marines and served on the front lines during the Korean War. On May 9, 1956, he was united in marriage to Carol J. Wurdinger at Holy Name Catholic Church, Kimberly. Together they celebrated 52 years of friendship and love. Prior to his retirement, Bob owned and operated Van Thull's Bakery. Robert enjoyed baking, spending time with his family and taking care of his grandchildren, especially his great-granddaughter Aubree. He was famous for his chocolate chip cookies and chocolate filled donuts. The Van Thulls are long time parishioners of Holy Spirit Parish, and Bob was a member of the American Legion Post 60, Kimberly.

Robert is survived by his loving wife: Carol, eight children and many grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Tony Van Thull, Bill Van Thull and his son Scott, Linda (Mark) Cigainero and their daughter Alyssa, Jeanne Van Thull-Mongin (and special friend Brad Vanden Boogaard) and her children Andy (his daughter Aubree Rose Hanson and special friend Abby Frank), Samantha and Katelyn, Joe (Luann) Van Thull and their children Cody and Kayla, Steve (Dawn) Van Thull and their children Ashley, Elizabeth and Coleton, Don (Heather) Van Thull and their children Tyler, Ashley, Skyelar, Shaelamar, Raven and Micah and Mike Van Thull. Special family members: Lola and Larry Dorn. He is further survived by three sisters: Catherine Schaefer, San Jose, CA, Sister Theresa, O.P., Racine, WI and Sister Virgine O.S.F., Manitowoc, WI. Three sister-in-laws: Dorothy Van Thull, West Allis and Patricia Van Thull, St. Louis, MO. Four brother-in-laws: Dennis Van Dinter, Eugene and Marian Vandenberg, Ralph and Caroline Wurdinger, Bud and Marie Wurdinger, Pat and Kathy Wurdinger and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Anton and Evelyn Van Thull, father and mother-in-law Everett and Nellie Wurdinger, an infant daughter Mary, Lisa Larson, Zachary Schubert, three sisters: Ann Van Gompel, Christine Niesen and Becky Van Lanen, four brothers: Arnold Van Thull, Charles Van Thull, Joseph Van Thull and Thomas Van Thull,
a sister-in-law Sharon Van Dinter.

The funeral mass for Bob will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2008, at HOLY SPIRIT PARISH, KIMBERLY CAMPUS, 600 E. Kimberly Ave., with Fathers David Beaudry and Quinn Mann concelebrating. Visitation will begin Saturday at the church at 10:00 a.m. until the time of mass. He will be laid to rest at Holy Name Cemetery, Kimberly. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Bob's name is being established by his family.
Robert's family would like to express their sincere thanks to the Manderfield family for their close friendship and support.
We'll miss you, Dad. Love, your family.

Jansen-Fargo Funeral Home
204 E. Kimberly Ave.
Kimberly 920-788-6202
Online condolences at
www.wichmannfargo.com