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Theodore "Ted" VanGalen

1928 - 2019

Theodore "Ted" VanGalen obituary, 1928-2019, Naples, FL

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1928

DIED

2019

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Theodore VanGalen Obituary

Theodore "Ted" Van Galen

Naples - Theodore "Ted" Van Galen, 91, of Naples, Florida, passed away on November 3, 2019 after a lengthy illness.

Ted was born to William and Tiene (Vande Slunt) Van Galen on July 10, 1928 in the Township of Alto, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.

As a young man, Ted helped out on the family farm until he joined the Air Force during World War II. He served in the 28th Communications Squadron on Okinawa and received the WW II Victory Medal and Japanese Army of Occupation Medal. Ted was honorably discharged in April of 1949.

On May 2, 1950, he married Beverly June Buteyn in Waupun, Wisconsin. They raised four children in Waupun and later moved to Beaver Dam and to Green Lake, Wisconsin, and then to Texas, Montana, Georgia, and Florida.

Ted is survived by his children Linda (Jim) Neumann of Naples, Florida; David (Jane) Van Galen of Seattle, Washington; and Renee Schmidt of Cumming, Georgia. He is also survived by three sister-in-laws Lois Miller of Waupun, Wisconsin; Elaine (Elliot) Tanis of Holland, Michigan; and Margaret (Blair) Boggs of Cornelius, North Carolina; and grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Beverly, his wife of 64 years, his daughter Valerie (Daryl) Van Oort of Helena, Montana; siblings Henrietta Aalsma, Bertha Towne, Alice Van Loo, Harriet Giebink, Garrit Van Galen, Delmar Van Galen and Wilbert Van Galen.

Ted appreciated nature and music with his wife Beverly. Renting a cottage on lakes in northern Wisconsin with his wife and children were memorable vacations. A long time employee of Fred Reuping Leather Company, he later enjoyed his career as a book and gift store co-owner with his wife in Waupun. Ted will be remembered for his deep and life-long Christian faith.

Keeping with Ted's wishes, his remains will be donated to a Medical University in lieu of a funeral.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Alzheimer's Support Network of Naples Florida.

For online condolences: https://www.naplesfuneralhome.com/obituaries/mr-theodore-van-galen/

Published by Naples Daily News from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9, 2019.
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I remember back in my high school days coming to the Van Galen home for meals or to spend time with Ted's daughter, Valerie. I also remember the kindness he and Bev gave while shopping at their gift shop. Ted will be remembered by me as a true Christian, a quiet and easy-going person. He will be Heavenly Blessed!

Betsy Rogers

November 11, 2019

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