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Kenneth Vander Velden
1946 - 2012
BORN
1946
DIED
2012
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Kenneth Vander Velden Obituary
Kenneth W. Vander Velden, of Wild Rose, age 66, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. He was born April 3, 1946 in Kaukauna, son of the late Donald and June (Thien) Vander Velden.
Ken married Dorothy Wadel on December 15, 1999, in Appleton. He retired from Thilmany Papers in 2005 after 37 years of employment. Ken enjoyed fishing, hunting and NASCAR.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; five children: Todd (Cassandra) Vander Velden, Mark Vander Velden, Anita (Michael) Pemberton, Christopher (Raelyn Johnson) Sorenson, Michelle (Michael) Barth; four grandchildren: Amanda, Duncan, Conner and Jarred; his brothers and sisters: Jerry Vander Velden, Don (Vonnie) Vander Velden, Lori Hodges, John Vander Velden, Tim (Jo) Vander Velden, Bill (Donna) Vander Velden, Dave (Rose) Vander Velden, Dina (Scott) Mumford, Dan (Patti) Vander Velden, Jane (Orville) Koehler; brothers-in-law: Walter (Linda) Wadel, Steven (Judy) Wadel; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Ken was preceded in death by a niece, Kelly Bozzacchi; a brother-in-law, Peter Hodges; and his father and mother-in-law, Walter and Arlene Wadel.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2012, at Neenah's Westgor Funeral Home. The visitation will be held on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers a memorial is being established.
Westgor Funeral Home
205 W. Doty Ave.
Neenah 722-7151
Online condolences:
www.westgorfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Vander Velden
November 30, 2012
I knew Kenny all my life, and it sounds as though he finally did OK.
He had a rough life when I knew him, but he definitely deserved more.
He was a gentle giant...and the world is poorer for his absence.
Dan...Just Dan
Sara Vogels
November 30, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Dorothy. RIP Uncle Ken.
November 29, 2012
Dorothy,my dear friend and neighbor.I will miss Kenny so much espically in the summer when we sit on the deck and visit. Love Patty
Julie and Orv.,
November 29, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dorothy and all the family during this very difficult time. Summers in the campground will always be remebered. God bless you all.
Debbie Gast
November 26, 2012
Ken, im gonna miss your big smile and that big hug i always got from you, youve been a good friend to me and i will never forget you, my prayers are with your family
Laurie Juedes
November 26, 2012
Deepest sympathies to Ken's family and friends.
Dan & Patty Ebben
November 26, 2012
You have our sympathy at the passing of your loved one. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
kris racer
November 26, 2012
So sorry to hear about Ken's death....thoughts and prayers surround you and your family....
Mary Heuring/Kunstman
November 25, 2012
My sympathy to the family. I will pray for all of you.
Bill Ludvigsen
November 25, 2012
My you rest in peace Ken. You where a good man and friend at work,(Thilmany's) always there to lend a hand or word of advise when needed, I will keep the Vander Velden family in my thoughts and prayers.
November 25, 2012
MY Dear husband you are missed and LOVED very much you will be in the heart forever !! Please rest with comfort and know I will be fine knowing your suffering is no longer. Thank you for extra 7 year together. Very much my LOVE FOR YOU !SLEEP WELL YOUR WIFE !!
michelle barth
November 24, 2012
You were the best dad anyone could have. Never once did you give up on me and I will always love you .
Bonnie Malliet
November 24, 2012
One of my favorite memories of Ken is him in his golf cart with Brutus at his side. He would lean over and kiss his dog and off they would go to the lake.
Amanda Apker
November 24, 2012
Grandpa you will always be missed love you always
Jane Becker
November 23, 2012
Kenny will definitely be missed by everyone. He was a fun-loving person. He always pitched in and always helped everyone without needing to be asked. He was a great Uncle and I'll miss him teasing me all the time. RIP Uncle Ken.
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