Dennis William Vanevenhoven

Dennis W. Vanevenhoven, Appleton, died Tuesday, May 6, 2025. He was born in Kaukauna to the late Clifford and Gertrude (Donnermeyer) Vanevenhoven on December 5, 1947. Dennis married the love of his life, Janet Spry, in 1986. Following his graduation from UW-Oshkosh, he worked in sales for Kimberly-Clark. He loved baseball and was a huge Milwaukee Brewers fan, but above all he cherished time spent with his family and cats and loved watching his grandkids in their sports year-round.
Dennis is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Janet; his children: Scott (Brooke) Vanevenhoven, of Ripon; and Sara (Jeffrey) Radloff, of Ripon; and their mother Jillene (Rochon) McLaughlin of Ripon and his grandchildren: Samson and Frederick Vanevenhoven, and Andrew and Abby Radloff. Dennis is further survived by his siblings and siblings-in-law: Lee (Judy) Vanevenhoven, Gerald (Linda) Vanevenhoven, Beverly Helm, and Donovan Spry.
In addition to his parents, Dennis is preceded in death by his parents-in-law, Phelps and Jessie (Ross) Spry.
In accordance with his wishes, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
O'Connell Funeral Home