James Martin "Jim" Peeters

Jim M. Peeters, 94, of Little Chute, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 30, 1919, in Little Chute, son of the late Richard and Ann (Weyenberg) Peeters. Jim married the love of his life, Ida Verstegen, on July 12, 1941, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church. He was a lifelong member of St. John's and was an usher there for many years. Jim served in the United States Navy during WWII as a machinist. He was then a 65 year member and former commander of the American Legion Jacob Copus Post #258, Little Chute. He was very proud of Camp American Legion, which he served on the board for many years. He was employed by Kimberly-Clark for 40 years prior to his retirement. Jim also was a member of the volunteer fire department in Little Chute for 35 years, retiring as an assistant chief. Jim enjoyed playing cards, watching the Packers and Brewers, woodworking, fishing and going up to the cottage. He was very proud of his family and his accomplishments. He was a very faithful man, and his devotion to the daily rosary was unending, even until death.

Jim is lovingly survived by his 12 children: James "Mike" (Sherry) Peeters, Audrey (Jim) Van Asten, Susan (Jim) Romenesko, Ken (Babe) Peeters, Greg (Cindy) Peeters, Barb (Joe) Coenen, Clif (Deb) Peeters, Sally (Jim) Miller, Rick (special friend Cindy) Peeters, Ann (Pete) Vanden Heuvel, Gary (Jenny) Peeters and Jackie (Bill) Peerenboom; 39 grandchildren: Billy, Jamie, Jill, Bob, Mike, Tracy, Jeff, Greg, Michelle, Chuck, Brian, Brad, Candy, Carrie, Tony, Nick, Jenna, Rick, Penny, Sarah, Lucas, Liz, Cassie, Jesse, Amanda, Judd, Amber, Rachel, Ryan, Robin, Adam, Kelly, Sam, Abby, Jacob, Alex, Jill, Katy and Emily; 48 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; a brother, Pete (Agnes) Peeters; a sister, Doris Heiss; sisters-in-law: Joanne and Mary Peeters and Loretta Hoezel; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Ida; his parents; mother- and father-in-law, Joseph and Anna Verstegen; brothers: Rev. R. Thomas, Rev Ambrose, Robert, Carl, Henry and Gerald (Joanne) Peeters; a sister, Margaret (Rich) Reider; brothers and sisters-in-law: Lester (Peg), Clarence, Robert (Lil) Gerald (Margaret), Ernest (Ann) Joseph (Charlotte), Carl (Marie) and Aloysius Verstegen, Regina (Clarence) Bouressa, Joanne Hawley, Bernice (Joe) Vander Velden and Irene (Dominic) Peeters.

Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, November 14, 2013, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, 323 S. Pine Street, Little Chute, with Msgr. Jim Vanden Hogen officiating. Full military honors will be performed by the American Legion Jacob Coppus Post #258 immediately following the Mass. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Little Chute. Visitation will be at the church on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:15 p.m.

The Peeters family would like to extend a special thank you to the staffs at Grand Horizons, Southern Care Hospice, Community Care and Verkuilen Funeral Home for their loving care and compassion shown to their father.

We know Dad died of a broken heart after losing Mom one month ago. They are now eternally happy together. We love you Dad!

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Published by Appleton Post-Crescent on Nov. 13, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for James Peeters

11 Entries

Jeffrey Peeters

November 15, 2013

Uncle Jim you will be missed. Your were Little Chute through & through.

Amber Porter

November 14, 2013

I will never forget you grandpa and we all will really miss you. Every time I see an eagle I will think of you and grandma, the amazing love you shared with each other and the whole family, and your strength. I love you grandpa Peeters!!

Pauline De Groot

November 14, 2013

To the Peeters Family,
Jerry & I send our sympathy to all of you. I am rejoicing that your Dad is now celebrating with Mom and all of there families. I prayed every time I went to the Y and passed the home where they lived that God would take your Dad, especially since Mom has left us. God is Good
He truly must have died from a broken heart. God bless you and Jerry is honored to serve for Dad tonight.
Jerry & Pauline De Groot

Rosanne Kilgore

November 14, 2013

My condolences to the family. I know how very hard this is on all of you. You all come from a very strong bond your parents started so many years ago. Stay strong.

Gene & Lin Collins

November 13, 2013

We know that Sharky is in heaven with his beloved Ida and so happy. They were such a beautiful couple and so proud of all of you kids. We know that this is a sad time, but your wonderful memories will help you through this sad time. Take care, Gene & Lin (Gerhartz) Collins.

Cindy and Joe Hart

November 13, 2013

Rick,and family,
You all have our sympathy in your loss. It sounds like Dad/Grampa went peacefully, that's a blessing. He just couldn't stick around without Mom, I guess. May all your wonderful memories carry you through...
With love,

November 13, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Gary & Sherry Hooyman

Paul and Jean Wulterkens

November 13, 2013

Our deepest condolences to the family from classmates of Jim and Sue.

November 12, 2013

I have such fond memories of visiting your family in Little Chute, we always felt welcome. I am glad uncle Jim can be with aunt Ida again. Kim (Pete's daughter) Gingerich.

Dave & Mary (Nechodom) Peterson

November 12, 2013

Our deepest sympathies in the loss of your dear dad. Jim was a such a sweet guy. When they lived on Madison Street, so many times he would come to the police department and tell me that the flag need to replaced, or we need to raise it or lower it. I tried to get the jump on your dad, he was too quick. During our conversations he would always ask me hey Mary how is the boy doing that you named after Me, (our youngest son is named James) !! RIP Jim, you are now with your sweet Ida.

Paula & Paul Aman

November 11, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Knowing your mom and dad are together again is comforting but still a hard time for all of you. Hugs...

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