Taycheedah, Wisconsin
1916 - 2002
Esther F. Van Gorder, 85, of N7469 Winnebago Drive, Town of Taycheedah, died Wednesday, May 28, 2002, at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born September 25, 1916, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Gustav & Amanda Dittman Bredlau. On August 18, 1934, she married Harold Van Gorder in Fond du Lac, and he preceded her in death on December 23, 1956.
Mrs. Van Gorder was a member of the Church of Peace. She was formerly employed by Ralph Archery. She was currently working at the Berry Patch where she had been employed for the past 42 years. Esther was a volunteer for the Salvation Army.
Surviving are two sons, Harold Van Gorder and his wife, Ilene, and David “Wimpy” Van Gorder and his wife, Maxine, all of Fond du Lac. She is further survived by nine grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, six great great grandchildren, a sister, Julia Rose of Fond du Lac, and nieces and nephews. Her parents, husband, a son, Robert, a brother, Bill Bredlau, and a sister, Amanda Freund preceded her in death.
Visitation for Mrs. Esther F. Van Gorder will be on Saturday, June 1, 2002, from 9 to 12 noon at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 12 noon at the funeral home. The Rev. Dr. Martin Koehler will officiate and burial will be in Estabrooks Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be directed to the Salvation Army. Additional information and guest book can be found at www.Legacy.com
Grandma, we will miss you, but you will alwalys be in our hearts. Guide over us to make our dreams come true to keep the property in the family. God Bless
Steven,Bryant and Ethan VanGorder
June 23, 2002 | Fond Du Lac, WI
My condolences.
I remember back in the early 50's when my grandma, Hattie Field Lemke and her brother William Field, his wife Eva and their daughter Relma Field Dumond took me along to visit Harold and his family in Taycheedah. I remember crowding into the back seat of that car. Uncle Bill, Aunt Eva and Relma would come to Wisconsin from Connecticut to visit during the summer. Relma was a school teacher there. Of course the Fields were from Stevens Point originally, but Relma and her...
John Tessner
June 16, 2002 | Saint Paul, MN
My condolences to the family...I lived across the street from them years ago, with my family..
Joy Murdock (Klintworth)
June 01, 2002 | Anacortes, WA
Our condolences to your family.
Ron & Ardie Zarling
June 01, 2002 | Fond Du Lac, WI
Rest in peace, Grandma Esther. You will be missed.
Margie (Block) Gundelach
May 30, 2002 | Fond Du Lac, WI
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Staff of Uecker-Witt Funeral Home
May 29, 2002 | Fond Du Lac, WI
