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DuWayne Louis Verkuilen

Male 1934 - 2012  (77 years)


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  • Name DuWayne Louis Verkuilen 
    Born 13 Sep 1934  Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Graduation 1953  Kaukauna High School Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 24 Feb 2012 
    Buried Highland Memorial Park, Appleton, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I83968  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 12 Jun 2020 

    Father Louis Martin Verkuilen,   b. 21 Aug 1911, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Mar 1987, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Viola Amanda Grimm,   b. 06 Nov 1914, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Apr 2007, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 92 years) 
    Married 02 Apr 1933  Holy Cross Church, Kaukauna, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F32907  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Shirley M Gresl 
    Married 18 Oct 1958  Holy Cross Church, Kaukauna, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Vicki VerKuilen
     2. Daniel Verkuilen
     3. Steven VerKuilen
     4. Richard VerKuilen
     5. Michael Todd VerKuilen,   b. 29 Jun 1965,   d. 01 Aug 2020, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 55 years)
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F32908  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • DuWayne Louis "Wayne" VerKuilen, age 77, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2012 at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton. Wayne was born on September 13, 1934 in Kaukauna, son of the late Louis and Viola (Grimm) VerKuilen. He graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1953 then joined the United States Air Force, where he served in Laon, France until 1958. While there, he was recruited for the Air Force volleyball team, which went on to play for the world title. On October 18, 1958, he was married to Shirley Gresl. Wayne had many fond memories working for his father and brother in the family plumbing shop, and then as a City Inspector for the City of Kaukauna. Wayne lived in Kaukauna for most of his life until his retirement. After he retired, he and Shirley spent many happy winters at Hoopy's RV Park in San Jaun, TX, and summers at Shawano Lake. Wayne was a longtime Packer ticket holder, card club member, world traveler, and Friday Fish supporter with many family, friends, and close neighbors. He was a member of the Northeast Wisconsin Builders Assoc., the Wisconsin Plumbers Assoc., and the Kaukauna VFW Post 3319.

      Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Shirley; five children, Vicki (William) Gooding, Appleton, Daniel (Bonnie Nastoff) VerKuilen, Black Creek, Steven (Michelle) VerKuilen, Pleasanton, CA, Richard (Patti Lauer) VerKuilen, Kaukauna, and Michael (Libby) VerKuilen, Peoria, IL; eight grandchildren, Angelica, Alex, Ben, Chris, Katie, Tracie, Max, and Trent; a brother, Ronald (Nancy) VerKuilen, Dallas, GA; a sister, Patricia Lamers, Combined Locks; brothers-in-law, Al (Carolyn) Gresl and Walter (Jackie) Gresl; sisters-in-law, Doris Gresl and Betty (Jim) Biese; and many nieces and nephews. He was further preceded in death by a granddaughter, Danielle.

      A memorial service for Wayne will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at HIGHLAND MEMORIAL PARK, STAR OF HOPE CHAPEL MAUSOLEUM, 3131 N. Richmond St., Appleton, with Rev. Judy Deckert officiating. Wayne's family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday at the Mausoleum from 12:00 p.m. until the hour of the service.

      The VerKuilen family extends a very special thank you to the staff at Peabody Manor and ThedaCare at Home Hospice for their care, compassion, and support. Online condolences may be made at www.valleyfh.com.