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Cletus Verheyen Obituary
Cletus "Pappy" B. Verheyen, 78, Green Bay resident, died unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, October 15, 2013. He was born on January 23, 1935 in Bellevue to the late John and Caroline (Kerkhoff) Verheyen, where he was one of 19 children. Cletus attended St. Philip grade school. In 1953, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in the Pacific. He was honorably discharged in 1957. Cletus was a co-owner of the Rola Rena skating rink for 10 years. He worked at Tape, Inc. and then at Proctor and Gamble as a millwright for over 25 years until his retirement in 1991. He loved playing baseball in his younger years. He was a skilled craftsman and enjoyed building things with his brother, Clayton, and spending time with his sister "Jules." Cletus was a natural salesperson and loved to buy and sell anything from cheese to Girl Scout cookies. Cletus enjoyed cooking booyah and playing cribbage. He was an avid Packers fan and was well known for his jokes and pranks. Cletus was proud of his children and some of his happiest moments were making his grandkids laugh. He will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather.
He is survived by his children, Marcia Verheyen, Greenville; Doug (Debra) Verheyen, Greenville; Brenda (Eric) Trewartha, Oneida; grandchildren, Jake, Michaela, Ethan, Emma, Vinessa and Ella; brothers, Bernie (Elaine) Verheyen; Cyril (Mary) Verheyen; Darrell (fiancé Margene) Verheyen; sisters, Florence Gardipee; Mary (Joe) Kunesh; Nola (Fabian) Rentmeester; Eileen (Lloyd) Sigl; brother-in-law, James Devroy; sisters-in-law, Betty Verheyen and Delores Verheyen; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his brothers and sisters, Elmer, Alvin, John Jr., Delores, Judy Devroy, Evelyn Geurts, Raymond, Harold, Clayton, Juleen Scray, Clifford; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
Friends may call at the Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St. on Friday (TODAY) from 2 to 4 p.m. Memorial service 4 p.m. Friday (TODAY) at the funeral home with Deacon Bill Burkel officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.prokowall.com.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund is being established.
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Den, Jen & Steven Jirschele
November 1, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss...your family is in our thoughts and prayers...
Jim Lowe
October 19, 2013
I am saddened by the news of your Families loss. My prayers and deepest sympathy.
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October 18, 2013
I will miss you Concrete Clete we had some great times together and it was fun making booyah with you and Jules. I still remember the days perch fishing and making different projects Sorry I didn't make the visitation as I was out of town. Take care old buddy your in good hands now. We will miss you a lot. My sympathy to the family Lee Granius &Laurel Marquardt
Nina Hill
October 18, 2013
Our deepest sympathy. Exel employees, Conway
Rita Wall (EXEL)
October 18, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
larry sell
October 18, 2013
Rest. In. Peace. My. Oak. Grove. Friend. I. Will. Miss. U. Selling. Me. Cheese!
Jodi Delveaux
October 18, 2013
Clete was my neighbor across the street for the past 13 years! Always had a smile on his face and always with a friendly wave! He will be missed.
Sandy Hartl
October 18, 2013
Nancy, I read so many positives about Cletus especially how much he loved your grandchildren. Sorry for your loss.
Frank Hockers
October 18, 2013
So sorry for your loss! I worked with your Dad at P&G! He was a great guy! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!
October 18, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss, Cletus was a good friend of my late husband Jim Manders in their younger years. Lois Rymer Manders
Fay Geenen
October 18, 2013
Doug and family,
Please take comfort in knowing he is in a wonderful place now. Cherish your memories.
Julia Miller
October 17, 2013
Marcia, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. He sounds like a wonderful man! Sending a lot of love and prayers to you and your family.
October 17, 2013
Marcia, my heart goes out to you and your family. Your dad was a character who made us laugh in college. He was especially good at getting under your skin: I realize now it was his way of saying he loved you and that he was quite proud of your accomplishments. My sympathies,
Stacy Stocki
Teresa Zepnick
October 17, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you all. Cletus is now born to eternal life. We will remember thee.
Julie Seeley
October 17, 2013
Marcia, I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. My prayers are with you and the whole family during this time.
Kris Dhein
October 17, 2013
Cletus was a wonderful neighbor of mine on Oak Grove. He was always bringing pies or some kind of deserts over for the kids. And cant forget the booyah. We had a few pizza dates which I enjoyed very much. We had maintained our friendship through the years after I moved. He was a good friend and a tremendous help to my childrens father, Rick. The two of them had a very special friendship for many years. You will be missed always Cletus. My deepest condolences to your entire family.
Michelle Denissen-Bader
October 17, 2013
I will miss playing 31 and cribbage with you, Clete. You were a very special friend and I miss you dearly.
Lynn Van Handel
October 17, 2013
Doug & family, so very sorry to hear of your unexpected loss. My heartfelt sympathies go out to you all. I will remember you in my prayers. Please take care and God Bless.
Richard Verheyen
October 17, 2013
Marsha, Brenda and Doug, you have my deepest sympathy. Your dad always made me laugh and we will all miss him greatly. I am glad that he enjoyed uncle Cliff's booyah kettle as much as Cliff did.
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