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Arthur J. Van De Ven, son of the late Peter and Agnes (Linsken) went to his eternal reward on March 10, 1999, shortly after celebrating his 81st birthday. Art was born in De Pere, on March 4, 1918 and served in the United States Navy in World War II. He married Hazel V. Gerarden at St. Joseph Church in De Pere. He is survived by his loving wife; his sons, Father Ken, Phoenix; Denis, Fairfax, VA. as well as his daughter-in-law, Diane, grandchildren, Emily and Seth. His beloved daughter, Cathy, preceded him as an angel of God. He is survived by his sisters, Ruth, Eleanor and Carol Jean; brothers, Sylvester, Donald and Clayton. His sister, Lorraine preceded him in death. He was retired from the Wisconsin State Reformatory. Because of his community involvement, he was chosen VFW Man of the Year. He served as an alderman for the City of De Pere and a former member of the Golden K. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 20, 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, at the former location of st. Boniface, 406 Grant St., De Pere, Fr. Ken Van De Ven officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated also on Wednesday, March 31, 7 p.m. at St. James Parish Family, 19649 North 35th Dr., Glendale, Ariz. (602-581-0707). Obituary courtesy of www.greenbaypressgazette.com |