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- February 13, 2007
Van Dera, Clyde "Clydeee" Clyde Van Dera, Freedom, age 51, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 11, 2007, at his home. He was born in Appleton on July 18, 1955, the son of Peter Van Dera of Freedom and the late Elaine (Hietpas) Van Dera. On September 11, 1980, he married the former Mary Kamps in Combined Locks. For over twenty years, he had been employed as a rural mail carrier for the Appleton Post Office. Clyde was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed his annual hunting and fishing trips to his cabin in Crandon as well as snowmobiling and motorcycling. Clyde was a Master Mason of the Manawa Lodge and was also a Noble of the Beja Shrine in Green Bay. In addition, he raised pheasants and chickens at his game farm. He was always able to fix just about anything that someone else (or he) broke and was always willing to lend a hand when needed. He also enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and his trusty sidekick T-Bone. Clyde will be remembered as a caring and generous man who constantly placed the needs of others before those of his own. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Van Dera, Freedom; three children: Jeremy Van Dera, Freedom; Jenna Van Dera, Madison; and Jesse Van Dera, Freedom, and his special friend Carrie Van Asten; his father, Peter Van Dera, Freedom, and his special friend Glenna; and adopted "grandparents" Russ and Beata Huss. Clyde also leaves behind six brothers and sisters: Carl (Vicki) Van Dera, Freedom and their children Carl, Craig, and Kristy; Diane (Mark) Romenesko, Kaukauna, and their children Dana, Dawn (Mike) Halverson, and Liz; Gary "Butch" (Geneva) Van Dera, Wrightstown, and their children Adam, Lee, and Brad; Steve (Gail) Van Dera, Freedom, and their children Melissa (Jim) Marvin and Nick; Nancy (Scott) Bornemann, Kaukauna, and their children Derek and Brittany; and Cheryl (Todd) Poellet, of De Pere, and their children Ben and Nathan. Clyde is further survived by a former sister-in-law Kay Van Dera, Kaukauna, as well as many other relatives and friends.
Clyde was preceded in death by his mother, Elaine, in 1976 and Mary's parents Clarence Kamps in 1976 and Josephine Kamps in 1994.
Visitation will be held at ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH on Thursday, February 15, 2007, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. The funeral liturgy and celebration of Clyde's life will follow at the church at 5 p.m. with Fr. David Hoffman officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Combined Locks. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established.
The family would like to extend their special thanks to the Freedom First Responders and to the families of Tom Van Handel and Rick Huss for their love, concern, and support. Your kindness will never be forgotten.
Clyde, it's been quite a ride, never a dull moment. Thanks for the memories.
Love, Mary.
Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a Dad.
Jansen Fargo Funeral Home
204 E. Kimberly Avenue
Kimberly 920-788-6202
www.fargofuneralhomes.com
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1955 - 2007 (51 years)
