James William Van Rooy Jr.

James William Van Rooy Jr. obituary

James William Van Rooy Jr.

James Van Rooy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brettschneider-Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel & Crematory - Appleton on Dec. 8, 2025.
James William Van Rooy, Jr., age 79, of Appleton, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at ThedaCare Medical Center – Appleton. He was born to the late James and Lucille (Koss) Van Rooy, Sr. on September 1, 1946, in Appleton. James worked for many years as an electrician by trade and also as a cameraman for Van Rooy Printing.

James enjoyed riding and working on his café racer motorcycles, collecting antiques, and listening to music from the "good old days".

James is survived by his daughter: Jennifer (Rich) Fassbender; granddaughter Sabrina Mason; siblings: Gwen (John) Krueger and Steve (Kathy) Van Rooy; niece Jayne (David) Krueger; nephew John (Lori) Krueger, Jr.; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and longtime companion Marge Barth.

Per the family's wishes, a memorial service will take place at a later date.

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