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Cornelius Donald VanHandel

Male 1940 - 2010  (70 years)


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  • Name Cornelius Donald VanHandel 
    Born 08 Jul 1940  Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 21 Jul 2010 
    Buried Most Precious Blood Cemetary, New London, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I141014  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2020 

    Father Cornelius J VanHandel,   b. 09 Nov 1909,   d. 12 Sep 1964  (Age 54 years) 
    Mother Laura Hafeman,   b. 17 Nov 1916, Door County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Sep 1989, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years) 
    Married 13 Oct 1934  Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F11914  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Children 
     1. Donna VanHandel
     2. Vicki VanHandel
     3. Douglas VanHandel
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F157767  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Diana Mae Abel 
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F56059  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Cornelius D. Van Handel, "Corky," age 70, New London, died on July 21, 2010, while doing service for others volunteering in the Adopt A Highway Program for the Power Engineers Union. Corky was born on July 8, 1940, in Appleton, son of the late Cornelius and Laura (Hafeman) Van Handel. He was united in marriage to Diana Abel on May 14, 1982. Corky was always volunteering when help was needed, and putting others before himself. He loved kids, being Santa Claus and gardening. He was a strong believer in education and was a graduate of UW-Oshkosh. He was active in politics running for various offices. He was also a strong Union activist, and an Ombudsman for various nursing homes. Corky served his country in the U.S. Air Force.

      He is survived by his wife, Diana; daughters: Donna (Dan) Daniels, Appleton; Vickie Van Handel, Beaver Dam; sons: Cory Van Handel, Appleton; Scott (Rhonda) Van Handel, Waupaca; Doug Van Handel, Appleton; two step-sons: Terry Van Horn, Shiocton; Tom Van Horn, Green Bay; three brothers: Charlie (Phyllis) Van Handel, St. Charles, MO; Ken (Pat) Van Handel, Menasha; Gary (Sam) Van Handel, Appleton; two sisters: Mary (Walter) Hacker, Green Bay; Gloria (Don) Managan, Menasha: sister and brother in-law, Carmen (Ron) Laedtke, Appleton and brother and sister in-law, John (Barb) Abel, New London. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

      His parents preceded him in death.

      Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 26, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London. Burial will be in the Most Precious Blood Cemetery, New London. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

      Cline & Hanson Funeral Home
      209 W. Cook St.
      New London
      920-982-3232
      www.clinehansonfuneralhome.com
    • My dad's cousin Cornelious Van Handel was born in 1940. Cornelious lived with my grandparents Herman and Delores because his mother was mentally ill and was unable to take care of him or his brothers or sisters. He recently passed away volunteering in Adopt A Highway program and was hit by a car on July 21, 2010.
      Ashley Van Handel, 2010