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Gerald Van Lanen Obituary
De Pere - Gerald (Jerry) Joseph Van Lanen, 81, De Pere, passed away peacefully at Rennes Health Center surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on February 14, 1936 in Green Bay to Leonard and Leona (Puyleart) Van Lanen. Jerry worked as a machinist at US Paper Mill for 42 years where he was known as "Elvis". He married the love of his life Ann Mueller on November 26, 1960. Jerry loved spending time with his family. He loved to cheer on the Packers and Badgers and enjoyed his beers with some salt. Jerry was known for his famous pickled wieners. He enjoyed all his animals, especially Queenie. The thing he loved to do the most was to listen and dance to Elvis and Johnny Cash. He is survived by his wife Ann of 57 years, son John (special friend Dawn) Van Lanen, De Pere; daughters Lyn (Ray) Stevens, De Pere; Alice (Sean) Tuell, Bonduel; son Tom (Angie) Van Lanen, Green Bay; nine grandchildren Amber (fiancé Ryan) Stevens, Nicole (Tyson) Cantu, Krystal (Treva) Chupco, Alyssa (special friend Corey) Stevens, Hollie (fiancé Jake) Van Lanen, Nathan Mier, Cole (special friend Gretchen) Van Lanen, Ashley (Josh) Delforge, Lorresa (Bradley) Jacobi; seven great-grandchildren Loyal, MaKayla, Madison, Leona, Aviannah, Bryleigh, Ana; many brothers-in law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, all his siblings and one grandchild Stefanie Stevens. Friends may call at the Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory, De Pere, on Thursday, February 1, 2018 from 4 - 7 PM, with a funeral service at 7 PM with Vicar Trent Zeitler officiating. The family would like to thank Unity Hospice Nurses and all staff at Rennes Health Center for their compassionate care of Jerry.
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Mary Tarkowski
January 31, 2018
So sorry for this loss to his family. If this is the gentleman who lived at Alhambra apartments...he rescued a little white dog about 10 years ago in the park across the street. I took her home and still have her with us. He couldn't have a dog in the apartment and was worried about her being out in bad weather.
Such a sweet thing to do for an unwanted animal. Sure all the pets in heaven will welcome him with open paws.
Santos n Barb Mendoza
January 31, 2018
Sorry for your loss, prayers of comfort n strength. May Jerry RIP God Bless.
Michelle Clow
January 30, 2018
He will be miss by a lot of friends my father and him all ways had fun I remember going to Jerry house in de pere when I was a child I will miss you Jerry and your pickles eggs
January 30, 2018
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
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