Esther Adriana VanBerkel

Female 1926 - 2020  (93 years)


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  • Name Esther Adriana VanBerkel 
    Born 01 Jul 1926  Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 22 Mar 2020 
    Person ID I274355  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 25 Mar 2020 

    Father Carl VanBerkel,   b. 04 Aug 1890, Uden, Noord Brabant, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Apr 1958, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years) 
    Mother Sarah VanLinn,   b. 08 Sep 1891, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Jul 1973, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Married 18 Aug 1912  St Mary Church, Kaukauna, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    Family ID F1785  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Frank M Ermers,   b. 24 Jul 1923, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Oct 2011, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Married 19 Mar 1945  St John Nepomucene Church, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Divorced 05 Sep 1983 
    Children 
     1. Rosalie Louise Ermers
     2. Ellen Jean Ermers
     3. Randy Francis Ermers
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F107689  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    • Esther A. Ermers

      Kimberly - Esther (Van Berkel) Ermers left this world for a better place on Sunday, March 22, 2020. She was born July 1, 1926 in Little Chute, daughter of the late Carl and Sarah (Van Linn) Van Berkel. She attended St. John's Schools, and in her teenage years during the war she cleaned and provided childcare for area families before and after school. After the war she married Frank Ermers. They had two daughters, Rosalie and Ellen, and a "favorite" son, Randy.

      During her early years she raised her family and helped provide for them with her gardening skills, cooking their favorite foods, and sewing their clothes. As the years went on, she worked at Zwicker Knitting Mills, and made draperies for H.C. Prange Company. Later she worked at the Little Chute Middle School in the Maintenance Department. She loved the kids, and they fondly called her "Gramma". The job that took her to retirement was at Franciscan Care Center in Appleton.

      In her early life, Esther enjoyed fishing and tent camping up north at Post Lake, Clear Lake, and near Phelps. Later, she was happy to go to Weaver's Resort and then Bass Lake with family and friends. Among her favorite hobbies were reading, embroidery, playing cards, and games. She always had a puzzle on her table and crossword puzzles kept her brain sharp! She also kept a box filled with old fashioned toys for the little ones. Esther was an avid Packer fan but preferred to watch the game alone so she could cuss if she felt the urge! Esther was proud of her mini roses and waited each year for her bright orange oriental poppies to open.

      We will miss the tasty homemade soups, date bread, Christmas candies, and pies we all shared. Esther was one of the original residents of Crescentview Apartments in Kimberly. She had made so many dear friends during her ninety-three years, with one of them being special to her - Fran Patrick. They shared many happy times together. At the time of her death, she resided at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna, and was well cared for by their wonderful staff. Many thanks to each of them who made her feel safe and cared for.

      Esther is survived by three children: Rosalie (Luke) Hietpas, Ellen (Dennis) Kaminski, and Randy Ermers.

      Rosie's children are Dawn Rivers, Sarah (Dean Schroder) Peterson, Katie Bartell, Nora (Tony) Lessard, and Maggie Rose. Her grandchildren are Josh Vander Wielen, Abbi Rivers, Zach Rivers, Nic Rivers, Isaac Peterson, Cassandra Thomas, Carter Bartell, Emery Lessard, Asher Lessard, Lennox Lessard, and Freja Rose.

      Ellen's children are Amy (Danae) Kaminski and Jason (Stephanne) Kaminski. Her grandchildren are Destinee Alexander, Jayce Alexander, Brayden Kaminski, and Landon Kaminski. Ellen has one great-grandchild, Zayne.

      She is further survived by a sister-in-law Erla Ermers and a brother-in-law Reggie Ahrens. There are also many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

      Esther was preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Bernard (Katie) Van Berkel, Grace (George) Kettner, Lorraine (Bill) DeGroot, Mayme (Harold) DeGroot, and Shirley (George) Van Berkel; her brother-in-law: George Ermers; and a sister-in-law: Ella Jane Ermers Ahrens.

      A private service for the family is being planned, but due to current events, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

      For more information or to share a memory of Esther, please visit www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com.