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Allen VandenElzen Obituary

VandenElzen, Allen

Allen C. VandenElzen, 69, Green Bay, passed away at home on Saturday, June 16, 2012.

Allen was born June 20, 1942 to the late Norbert and Janet (Fite) VandenElzen. On September 21, 1963 he married Marlene Process. He was the owner and operator of Valley Equipment for over thirty four years. Al enjoyed his work and appreciated all of his loyal customers throughout his career. He always looked forward to creating and helping others with projects, spending time with his family and grandchildren. Al also enjoyed gun collecting, riding his Harleys, photography, fixing up classic cars, and spending time at his cottage with loved ones.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Marlene; children, Kym VandenElzen; Kirt VandenElzen; Kelli (Clarence) Crane; grandchildren, Makenzie and Evan VandenElzen; Aris and Adra Crane; brothers and sisters, Ruth (Leonard) Goeben; Raynond (Shirley) VandenElzen; Tom (Joan) VandenElzen; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry (Judy) Process, and is also further survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law, Elmer and Ione Process.

Family and friends may call for a Celebration of Allen's Life at the Pfotenhauer Funeral Home and Cremation Service, East-Town Location, 2379 E. Mason Street, on Tuesday, June 19, from 4 until 7 pm. Funeral service 7 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Entombment at Shrine of the Good Shepherd. Online condolences are welcome at www.PfotenhauerFuneralHome.com In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in his name at the funeral home.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Aurora Hospice staff and especially Denise.

PFOTENHAUER

Funeral & Cremation

(920) 468-4870

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Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette on Jun. 18, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries

Jim DeBauche

June 22, 2012

I was very sorry to hear about Al's death. We had been friends a long time.

Terri Gaither

June 21, 2012

Kirt~ I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you~
Terri Gaither

June 19, 2012

Condolences to the family. Did not know you were not well. Last saw Al at the class of 61 reunion. Always difficult to lose a classmate. Bob Smits

June 18, 2012

Dear Kirt,
Our condolences to you. While there may be much sadness, hopefully many memories will bring many smiles as time passes.
Sincerely,
Connie, Jim, & Claire Jordan

Ron- Carol Albers

June 18, 2012

I was shocked when I read the paper(on line) this morning Ron & I are so sorry for your loss.
Al leaves behind a great family and many good memories.

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