Raymond Van De Hei
1926 - 2014
Raymond Van De Hei
1926 - 2014
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BORN
1926
DIED
2014
Raymond Van De Hei Obituary
Raymond "Ray" A. Van De Hei, age 87, of Seymour passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014. He was born September 17, 1926 a son of the late George and Ann (Kerkhoff) Van De Hei.
Ray was united in marriage to Grace Kempen on June 9, 1949 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Freedom.
He was an active member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Seymour.
Ray worked as a mason and dairy farmed most of his life. He later worked for Outagamie County until his retirement.
One of his favorite things to do was going out to the farm with the boys. He also enjoyed bowling, playing cards, going to basketball games, and his grandchildren's sporting events. Ray loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Ray is survived by his wife, Grace; 11 children: Richard (Shirley) Van De Hei, Freedom; Roy (Christine) Van De Hei, Seymour; Marge (Richard) Matuszak, Seymour; Thomas (Nancy) Van De Hei, Seymour; Dale (Julie) Vande Hei, Black Creek; Susan (Rick) Mikle, Gillett; Dennis (Jill) Van De Hei, Seymour; Mark (Kerri) Van De Hei, Seymour; Michael (Dar) Van De Hei, Seymour; Sandra (James) Hermus, Seymour; and James (Cindy) Van De Hei, Seymour; 32 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. Further survived by sisters-in-law: Rose Van De Hei, Marcella Van De Hei, Alice Van De Hei, and Rosemary Van De Hei; brothers-in-law: Robert (Arlene) Kempen, Francis (Anna Marie) Kempen, and sister-in-law, Marian Fischer. Ray is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law Dale Kasten; 7 brothers: Harold, Kenneth, Arthur, John, Clarence, Donald, and Alvin; in-laws: Raymond Kempen, Clarence Kempen, Bertha Schuh, and Stella Calmes
Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 from 4 pm to 8 pm with a parish prayer service at 7:30 pm. Visitation will continue at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Seymour, on Thursday, April 10, 2014 from 9 am until the funeral mass at 11 am with Father Bob Kabat and Deacon Rich Matuszak officiating. Entombment will take place at Shrine of the Good Shepherd Mausoleum, Green Bay.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com.
Special thanks to the first responders, St. Mary's Hospital, and to Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home for all of your care and concern.
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Jodi Pyke
April 10, 2014
Always loved you Uncle Ray...
Hugs to you Aunt Grace and family.
April 10, 2014
OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE
VAN DE DEI FAMILY
FRANK AND SALLY STEPHANI
Tim Slezewski
April 9, 2014
Mark and Dennis,
Very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our prayers are with you and your entire family.
God Bless,
Tim and Sally Slezewski
Willard & Mary Schuh
April 9, 2014
So sorry to hear of Ray's death. Our deepest sympathy goes out to your entire family. We are unable to make the service as we are in Florida, but we will keep you in our prayers.
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April 8, 2014
Aunt Grace and Family,
So very sorry to hear of Uncle Ray's passing. Remember all the great times you had, laughing and playing cards. You are very much in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Roseanne Holewinski
Linda Peters
April 8, 2014
Sue and your entire family, so sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers
Kempen
April 8, 2014
Dear Grace & family,
We were shocked to read of Ray's death and want you to know your are in our prayers. You have our sincerest sympathy. Sorry we cannot express our sorrow in person, but circumstances are such that we cannot travel much anymore. God Bless you all and give you comfort. Bonny & Ann
April 7, 2014
My prayers are with all of you as you prepare to lay to rest Raymond.
In your service,
Mary Kay Elsner
Nicolet Memorial Gardens
The Shrine of the Good Shepherd
Robyn VanDeHei
April 7, 2014
My sincere condolences to the entire VanDeHei family at this time of sorrow My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 7, 2014
Your family has our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father.
With deepest sympathy.
John & Leanne Mazuroski & Family
Andy & Deb Doersch family
April 7, 2014
Jimmy, Cindy and family,
Our sympathies go to all of you at this difficult time. We are praying God wraps you in His loving care as you send your father to Heaven. He will now be looking down on you in peace. God bless.
Steve and Nancy Rettler
April 7, 2014
Dale and Julie and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
Ginger Muenster
April 7, 2014
Dale & Julie - sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and blessings go out to you and your family.
Ginger & Jim Muenster
Tom Vande Voort
April 7, 2014
To the entire Van De Hei family, we are so sorry for your loss.
Tom Vande Voort & Robin Teasley
Mike& Janice Thompson
April 6, 2014
Jimmy, Cindy and family, So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers sent your way.
Jo Beschta
April 6, 2014
Im so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear family member. All the stories you have all heard over the years will help ease your pain. He is now resting peacefully.
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