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Henry VanderKelen

Male 1934 - 2011  (76 years)


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  • Name Henry VanderKelen 
    Born 02 Nov 1934  Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 18 Jan 2011  Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Allouez Catholic Cemetery, Green Bay, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I191804  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 16 Jan 2011 

    Father Henry Albert VanderKelen,   b. 08 Dec 1893,   d. 21 Jun 1994  (Age 100 years) 
    Mother Katherine Vohen,   b. 17 Nov 1898, Menominee, Menominee Co, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Jul 1976, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Family ID F101338  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Dolores Marcinkowski,   b. cir 1934,   d. 21 May 2003  (Age ~ 69 years) 
    Married 07 Nov 1953 
    Children 
     1. Michael S VanderKelen
     2. John Henry VanderKelen
     3. Cindy VanderKelen
     4. Lori VanderKlenen
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F76730  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Henry J. "Hank" Vander Kelen, Jr., 76, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, at Bellin Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy battle with heart disease. He was born on Nov. 2, 1934, in Green Bay, to the late, Henry and Katherine (Vohen) Vander Kelen, Sr. He remained a resident of Green Bay his entire life. On Nov. 7, 1953, Hank married Dolores Marcinkowski at Holy Martyrs of Gorcum Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on May 21, 2003. Hank was employed at James River Paper Company, retiring in 1995. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing, and just spending time outdoors, especially with his sons. Hank was a family man who took great pride in his four children and their families. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish.

      Survivors include two sons and two daughters, Mike (Sue) Vander Kelen, John (Missy) Vander Kelen, Cindy (Larry) Hansen, and Lori (Craig) Gezella, all of Green Bay; six grandchildren, Paul Hansen, Michael (Amy) Vander Kelen, Steven (Kelley) Vander Kelen, Jayme (Andrew) Vander Kelen, Ashley Gezella and Chris Gezella; one great-grandchild, Kaden. He is also survived by one sister, Emily Rueckl, Green Bay; one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Bernie (Carol) Marcin-kowski, De Pere; Gerrie Ward, Green Bay; many nieces and nephews.
      In addition to his parents and spouse, Hank was preceded in death by an infant son and one grandchild, Bryan Vander Kelen; three sisters, Mabel Greatens and infant twins; two brothers-in-law, Leonard Rueckl and Clarence Greatens; as well as a nephew, Bobby Greatens.
      Friends may call at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Parish wake service, 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue on Friday at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 3425 Willow Road from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. at the church with Rev. Ron Belitz officiating. Burial in Allouez Catholic Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the Vander Kelen family at www.prokowall.com.
      In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund has been established in Hank's name. The family would like to express a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Bellin Hospital, Dr. Rider and Terri Mumbre. Their care and compassion will always be remembered.