Name: Calling hours for John "Jack" VanSistine
Start: 2017-02-23T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-02-24T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory - De Pere

Van Sistine, John "Jack"

John "Jack" Van Sistine, 73, of Suamico, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday February 19, 2017. He was born May 5, 1943 to the late Arthur and Dorothy (Heuvelmans) Van Sistine. On March 25, 1972 he married the love of his life, Judy Van Schyndel, at St. Joseph church in Oneida. Jack was an avid sportsman, and loved his time outside catching fish and hunting geese. He dedicated his life to the Boy Scouts, mentoring countless young men through decades of involvement. He was one of the first Hunter Safety instructors in the area, and through these two passions of his, he was able to champion the creation of Shooting Sports ranges at several area scout camps. Jack was an active member of the Suamico community and was a longtime member of St. Benedict Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife Judy, his children; Jenny (Brian) Drevs, Jim (Jana) Van Sistine, Jeremy (Teriann) Van Sistine, as well as eleven grandchildren; Ashley, Owen, Caroline, Isaac, Eliana, Landen, Lyvia, Lincoln, Joshua, Connor and Olivia. He is further survived by his second mother; Jan (Dan) Hoffmann, his siblings; Tom (Mary) Van Sistine, Lynn (Darell) Leurquin, Robert (Sheila) Van Sistine, Harold (Patti) Van Sistine, Annie Van Sistine, as well as Judy's brothers and sisters, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, as well as Judy's parents; Tony (Beulah) Van Schyndel, and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Family and friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere from 4:00PM - 8:00PM Thursday, February 23, 2017. Visitation will continue at 10:00AM Friday at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 3370 Deerfield Ave., Suamico, until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM. Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Oneida.

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Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette from Feb. 21 to Feb. 22, 2017.

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Jack receiving the Boy Scounts of America Silver Beaver Award

Mark Kohls

February 26, 2017

While I was able to give a brief Scout Master minute at Jack's wake before the Scouts sang Scout Vespers, I thought that I would write an extended version and a few other thoughts:

Jack was dedicated to God, his country, his family, his troop, the Boy Scouts, and the community. He was a leader and a teacher of thousands.
Were or are you members of his troop?
Were you members of his troop when he was Scout Master?
Did you learn from him as he taught the Merit Badges and the 7 Boy Scout rank requirements?
Did you attend one of his many Hunters Safety courses to learn how to be safe while having fun?
Did you learn how to shoot from him? To challenge yourself to be a sharpshooter and to wear it proudly on your uniform?
Did you use the rifle or shotgun or pistol ranges at Bear Paw or Gartner Dam that he raised to the level of being recognized as one of the best in the Boy Scouts of America?
Did you learn leadership from him or were you in the Order of the Arrow when he was a leader there or when he became a Vigil member or there when he was awarded the Silver Beaver or Centennial Award?
Who of you were recruited by him to be Hunters Safety Instructors or Firearms safety instructors and to come to event after event that provided opportunities to Scouts?
For troop 1033, he opened the door of our meeting place here at St Benedict's church for 40+ years. I know a few chuckled at this but my point was this, "such humility to take time away from his family to open the door and to make sure that everything was okay" and isn't it a metaphor for what he taught us about leadership: Show up, open the door to opportunity, participate and contribute to fill the gap, and above all have fun and let the magic happen!
Last night after the wake, my 28 year old son was over and I knew I didn't have to thank him for being there, because Jack was the one person in his youth that he presented the Boy Scout Eagle mentor pin to Jack. Matt said to me, "I would do anything for Jack!". Isn't that true of all of us? He would ask and we should show. He lead by example. He lived by the Scout Oath and Law. He was a model citizen, a model leader in skills and in character, a model human being.
Judy, he talked of you as the love of his life; Jenny, Jim, and Jeremy, and your spouses and children, you were the pride of his life. All I have said about his love for Scouting...they were second to family. Duty to God, duty to Country, duty to family. He had enough love for all of you and for all of us.
Lord, thank you for sharing him with us! Amen.

Bernie & Michelle Miller

February 24, 2017

Judy we are so sorry to hear of Johns passing you are in our thoughts and prayers

Janice Hoffmann

February 24, 2017

My life has been greatly blessed by being a second mother to Jack. The added blessing has been the beautiful gift of his very loved wife, the addition of Jenny, Jim and Jeremy as grandchilren and the precious great grandchilren, made this blessing complete. Jack was a son in every way, always there to help his family and of course to add some fun. Jack has given to the Boy Scouts, Hunter's Safety and his friends and his church with a big heart and a big smile. he will live on in all of our memories forever. I am so thankful for sharing his life.

Jenny Tracy

February 23, 2017

So sorry to hear of Jacks passing.... he was such a kind man. Thoughts and prayers to the entire family.

Rick Bodart

February 23, 2017

Judy,
I am so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Shanon Gilmet

February 23, 2017

Jack was just an awesome man and had a great influence on me as a kid. My heart goes out to Jeremy and all of his family.

LaVonne Bishop

February 23, 2017

Judy, Please accept our sincerest condolences on the loss of your beloved husband. His was always a smiling face at family gatherings. We will pray for Jack and for you and for your family. Steve & LaVonne Bishop

Renee Svevad

February 23, 2017

Judy, Jen, Jim, Jeremy...I was so sorry to hear about Jack's passing. I know of the heartache all too well. I wanted so much to be there in person today... Jen, it meant so much to me when you were there when my Dad passed. Peace in knowing you have a hell of an angel watching over you.Prayers and hugs... Renee (Zimmerman) Svevad

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Tina Konkle

February 21, 2017

Jen, Ashley, Owen and Judy (and family),

We are sorry for you loss. You all are in our prayers and thoughts at this difficult time. Take comfort in the fact that he will always be with you and watching over you.

Konkle Family

ED and BONNIE Morris

February 21, 2017

Our deepest sympathy to Judy and family. He was one of the real good guys.

Carol Holsten

February 21, 2017

So sorry Judy to hear about Jack's passing. I remember how much my Mom & Dad ( 'Pete' & Eddy ) enjoyed it when he'd 'swing' by the cottage for a visit. They were so happy for him when he met you & continued those visits.

I can see a Suamico style 'fish fry' in heaven for all of them to enjoy.

Sincerely,
Carol (VanSistine) Holsten & Steven Holsten

Cathy Peters

February 21, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss. Jack touched many lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.

Barb Lewis

February 21, 2017

So sorry for your loss. I remember your wedding and how happy you were, Judy.

Hold on to the good memories and know he is fishing and hunting in the best place now.

Rachel Paschen

February 20, 2017

As a child you would always pull my pony tail. That's how I referenced him back then. More recently, I would talk to him at my work when he would get groceries. And he would always try convincing me to buy his groceries. He was a very intelligent and caring man, and he will be missed by many.

John Russell

February 20, 2017

I will miss you my very good friend and fellow instructor. It has been my privilege to know you and work with you over the years.

John Russell

February 20, 2017

I will miss you my very good friend and fellow instructor. It has been my privilege to have the opportunity to know you for all these years. Many great memories I will cherish for a long time.

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