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Sylvester Vissers Obituary
Sylvester J. "Ves" Vissers, Kaukauna, age 90, died Friday December 28, 2012 at his home. He was born in Kaukauna on July 19, 1922 to the late Martin and Delia (De Leest) Vissers. Ves married Bonita "Bonnie" Liebergen in Little Chute on February 28, 1946. She preceded him in death October 2, 2000. Ves farmed and worked and the Combined Locks Paper Mill, where he was a member of the Quarter Century Club. He loved to tinker and could fix anything. Ves loved playing cards. His favorite was Sheepshead and he usually won. Ves also enjoyed traveling and in recent years, traveled a lot with his very special friend Cornelia.
Sylvester is survived by his children: Wayne (Carol), Little Chute; Al, Kaukauna; Diane (Terry) Vander Linden, Green Bay; Randy (Linda), Guntersville, AL; Michael (Joe Miron), Bellevue; and Marv (Margaret), Oak Creek; grandchildren: Vicki (Eric) Spieler, Tanya Borseth, Jim (Kelly) and Melissa Vander Linden, Marie (Kevin) Soper, Brad (Katie), David, Josh, Bailey and Samuel Vissers; 10 great grandchildren; very special friend Cornelia Coenen; brother and sisters: Elmer Vissers, Marian Van Asten and Geraldine (Donald) Pennings; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Martha Van Oss, Clayton (Lois) Liebergen and Eileen (Spice) Keough. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents and wife, Ves was preceded in death by his son Gary; daughter-in-law Cleo; father and mother-in-law: Henry and Elizabeth (Baeten) Liebergen; siblings and in-laws: Ella (Jake) Van Wychen, Tillie (Ervin) Welhouse, Minnie (Frank) Zwiers, Bill Van Asten, Florence (Frank) Weyers, George (Frances) Vissers, Harriet (Frank) Weyenberg, Evelyn Vissers, Jerome Van Oss, Lester Spice and John "Jack" Keough.
Visitation will be held Monday December 31, 2012 at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 S. Pine St. Little Chute) beginning at 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Msgr. James Vanden Hogen will officiate. Committal at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in Ves' name. To sign the guest book, please visit www.oconnellfh.com.
The Vissers Family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at Heartland Hospice, especially Lori, Karon, Nicole and Beth.
They are also very grateful to the Coenen Family for all of their love and support through the years.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sylvester Vissers
January 6, 2013
Our sympathy to the Visser, Coenen family.
Uncle Ves was a very sweet man who had many talents and could fix anything.
We regret we could not attend his service.
Ron and Colleen (Pennings) Froehlich
Sandra (Weyenberg) Butelewski
January 4, 2013
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the families of our dear Uncle Ves. Sorry we couldn't make the funeral because of illness. Our hearts were with you.
judy/wayne ver voort/manteuffel
January 2, 2013
Wayne, Carol, Vickie, Brad and all family members...so sorry...remembering your father/grandfather coming to the store...always a great smile...a great man
December 31, 2012
We want to express our sympathy to Vissers family and his very dear friend Corneilia.Ves was a very kind and freindly person.he was always willing to help you give you advice on anything you would ask him for.
We can not attend the services because of colds etc.
LEO & IRENE BIESE
December 31, 2012
Our sympathy to the Vissers family and the Coenen family for your loss. Peace be with you.
Wallie and Laverne Squier
December 30, 2012
Our sympathy to the Vissor family, We had many Sat. morning breakfasts together wth him and Cornelia, May God bless all of you as you give Ves back to his Creator.
Jerry and Pauline De Groot
Shirley Vissers Mottard
December 30, 2012
Dear Cousins:
I was sadened by the news that your father has passed away. I regret that I will not be able to attend his funeral. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Shirley,
Daughter of Wilbert and Frances
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