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- Van Handel, Arnold "Arnie" L.
90, Appleton. Loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. He was born to the late Joseph and Mary (Van Handel) Van Handel on August 10, 1926 in Freedom. Arnie married Geraldine (Kohl) Van Handel on August 21, 1948 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Appleton. Arnie proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of both the VFW and American Legion of Appleton. Arnie was involved with Boy Scout Troop 67 for 35 years. He and Geri enjoyed spending time with the Old Time Car Club and the many picnics and parades. Upon his masonry retirement, Arnie and Geri enjoyed many trips with the Farmers on the Bum bus trips. Arnie's greatest treasure in life was his family. He was also a devout Catholic and member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Appleton.
Arnie is survived by 3 sons: Michael (Judy) Van Handel, their children: Joe (Cari) Van Handel and Jessica (Brett) Zitzelsberger; John "Jack" (Ann) Van Handel and their children: Michael (Lisa) Van Handel, Amy (Ryan) Hanson, Dan (Jeminah) Van Handel, Joanna (John) Richter and Mark Van Handel; Thomas "Tom" (Jody) Van Handel and their children: Eric (Lindsey) Van Handel and Allison (Matthew) Reid and 18 great grandchildren; his brothers and sisters: Julia Priesler, Irene Schneidewend, Rosie (Bob) Weiland, Delores (Ron) Nussbaum, Dorothy Plutz, Norbert Van Handel, Margaret Liebergen (special friend Darwin Schwartz), Marvin Van Handel (special friend, Pat Barker) and Anthony (Kathy) Van Handel; sister-in-law Romae Van Handel; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law: Richard and Marylyn Kohl, Ellen Kohl and Lorraine Kohl as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Clarence (Mary) Van Handel and Alois Van Handel; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Jerry Plutz, Phillip Schneidewend, Steve Priesler, Ivo Liebergen, Joseph Kohl, Norman Kohl Jr., Jerome Kohl, Clyde (Mary) Heckner and Carol Jensen; granddaughter Jennifer Ann Van Handel and granddaughter-in-law Molly Van Handel.
A Funeral Mass to Celebrate Arnie's life will be held at 11 AM, Friday August 4, 2017, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 312 S State St, Appleton with Rev. William Swichtenberg officiating. Friends may visit the family on Friday directly at church from 9:30 AM until the time of the Mass. Interment will take place at St Joseph Cemetery, Appleton. A memorial fund is being established.
The family wishes to thank the Brewster Village staff and nurses who cared for Arnie. Arnie was a joy to be around. Mike, Jack and Tom send a big Thank You to the staff and nurses for caring for their dad.
Dad, thinking of all the times we worked together, you taught me the masonry trade; I enjoyed all the jobs you, I & Joe worked together in the state of Wisconsin and in Montana. Judy and I enjoyed all the trips with you and Mom. Thanks for being you, I couldn't ask for a better dad. I will miss the fish fries on Friday nights. Your devoted son, Mike
Dad, Ann and I enjoyed our time together with you. We enjoyed watching your face light up whenever your Great Grandchildren came around; they all loved and cherished you and Mom. We sure had a lot of fun working and playing with old cars. Thanks for giving me driving lessons in the Model A; I will treasure it forever, and think of you and Mom every time we go for a cruise in it. Love Jack
Dad, you were a great father and I am proud to be your son. I would like to thank you for a few things. Thank you for teaching me the value of a hard day's work. Thank you for teaching me the value of discipline, with this knowledge we have raised two wonderful children. Thank you for teaching me the skill of woodworking and how to repair just about anything and everything. Most of all, thank you for being my dad. Say hello to Mom. Love, Tom and Jody
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1926 - 2017 (90 years)
