Fred C. Van Senus

Fred Van Senus Obituary

FRED C. VAN SENUS HIGHLAND, IN Fred C. Van Senus, age 94 of Highland, IN passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2008. Loving husband of the late Irene (Miller) Van Senus for 67 years who passed away October 9, 2006. He is survived by his loving children: Carol Van Senus of Rolling Prarie, IN, Fred (Judy) Van Senus of Munster, IN, Don (Dixie) Van Senus of Highland, IN; grandchildren: Scott Van Senus, Tami Van Senus, Jim (Angie) Van Senus, Lori (Brad) Hale, Cari (Bob) Klecka; great grandchildren: Sydney Klecka, Zach and Katie Hale, Avery Van Senus, and Kristen Reynolds and Bessie Aitzer. Fred is preceded in death by his daughter, Bonnie Van Senus; brothers, Adolph Van Senus and Bill Van Senus; sisters: Anne Churchill, Henrietta Tokarse, and Gertrude Buckley. Fred was born in Calumet City, IL in 1914 to Matthew Adolph and Anna Van Senus. He graduated from Thornton Fractional High School. Fred was the founder of Van Senus Auto Parts in 1943 and retired in 1993. He was a member and past president of Hessville Lions Club and was a member of the Hammond Optimist Club for over 50 years. He had an incredible zest for life and especially enjoyed the optimist Golf League. He was loved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Burns-Kish Funeral Home, 8415 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN with Fr. Charles Niblick officiating. Visitation was Saturday from 11:00-1:00 p.m. Burial will take place at Elmwood Cemetery in Hammond. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice in his loving memory.

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Published by The Times from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Fred Van Senus

12 Entries

Peter Haralovich

January 13, 2009

When I was just a lad I met Fred when he opened the Highland Store. As I grew to be a car person, I did business there with Don and Clarence, bought speed parts from Freddy in Hessville and used their quality machine shop services. I went to high school with Bonnie. I've always been impressed with Fred as a person, family man and entrepreneur. He was kind, friendly, cordial and very helpful. His business could be relied on to provide excellent service and value. He was a great asset to the community.

David Guzek

January 11, 2009

The family of Vern Guzek wishes to express its deepest condolences to the entire Van Senus family. It's so hard to lose a loved one. Our Dad's had a long working relationship in the auto industry and they will both be missed.

Michele Hennelly

January 4, 2009

I have great memories of Fred, Sr. My favorite is when he would come in and fill the pop machine. It was a special day for me at VS Auto Parts when he would come in. I remember he was referred to as "the general" Sorry I could not attend, my prayers are with you all

Norm and Janet Walter

January 4, 2009

Don,Dix,Scott,Tami and Fred ,Judy and your family our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time in your lives.Living in Hessville we knew your Dad and your Mom but it was always your Dad that would call me shorty or your the friend of Dix and Don. He was a great guy to be with and will be surely be missed by his family and all who knew him. Our prayers are with all of you.

Your long time friends,
Norman and Janet Walter

Nelson & Gail Wynn

January 3, 2009

Don, Fred, Scott & family our deepest sympathy goes out to you & your family. Prayers & thoughts
are with you.

Jeff East

January 3, 2009

Don, Dix, Scott & Tami
Fred, Judy and family

I offer my deepest sympathies on the loss of a Great Father, Grandfather and an all around Great man. I will always remember the fun times we had with him. The Lord must have had an opening for a good Counter Man. GOD Bless Him.

JOHN ODAY

January 3, 2009

DON,FRED AND FAMILY MY DEPEST SYMPATHY.MAY HE REST IN PIECE

Barbara Jacobs

January 3, 2009

My sympathy to all the VanSenus family. I do remember your dad's visits to the Travel Agency Fred/Judy. A "fun" man and one to be remembered.

KAREN WALLS (ISENBERG)

January 3, 2009

WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
THE VAN SENUS FAMILY IS IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
FROM THE ISENBERG FAMILY

Carl Vickers

January 3, 2009

Fred, Judy, Don and Dixie
So sorry to hear about Dad's passing.
Having said that, he had a great life didn't he?
Carl & Carol Vickers

Karl Snedecor

January 3, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dave Wood

January 3, 2009

We were shocked to hear of Freds passing...he was a man of his own kind. i remember him from my days as a mechanic starting with BERTS service and finishing with C&J service. I'm sure he will be missed .

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