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Arnold J. "Arnie" Arts, Age 62, of Kaukauna, passed away on Sunday, November 22nd, 2015 with his family by his side. Arnie was born on July 23, 1953, to the late John T. Arts and Gerry (Verkuylen) Arts. He was born in Maryville, MO and raised in Appleton, WI. Arnie graduated from Appleton East High School and immediately after joined the Army. While in the service, he married the love of his life Cheryl. After his time in the service, Arnie pursued a career as a Diesel Mechanic and eventually opened his own Mac Tools business.

Arnie was an avid Packer Fan known to his many loyal friends & customers as "Arnie Mac". He enjoyed camping, golfing and his trips to Door County along with the occasional garage sale stop. Arnie's greatest joy was spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who have come to know and love him.

Arnie is lovingly survived by his wife of 43 years, Cheryl (Weber) Arts, his children: Bill (Lori) Arts, Angela (Scott) Huebner, Westley Arts (fiancé Jen Kohlmeyer); his grandchildren: Ryan & Kayla Arts and Emerson & Hunter Huebner; his siblings: Joann (Dan) Mitchler, Mary Arts, John (Annette) Arts, Theresa (Dale) Arts, Mike (Brenda) Arts, Paul (Lynn) Arts, Susan Arts and Liz (Jim) Erickson; brothers & sisters-in-law: Ed (Ruth) Weber, Pat Weber, Jim (Carla) Weber as well as aunts, uncles and numerous nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his mother & father-in-law Catherine (Florence) Weber & Edward Weber.

A Mass of Resurrection for Arnie will be held at 10 AM Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna with Rev. Tom Pomeroy officiating. Friends may visit the family Friday from 4 - 7 PM directly at the church with a vigil service beginning at 7 PM. There will also be visitation on Saturday at church from 9 until the time of Mass, followed by Military Honors. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Appleton. In Lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Arnie's name.

Arnold married Cheryl Ann Weber [Group Sheet]

1. William Edward Arts
2. Angela Marie Arts
3. Westley John Arts

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May 27, 2008

Arts, John T.
It is with great sadness that the family of John T. Arts announces his passing on Sunday, May 25, 2008, at his home at the age of 84. John was born Feb. 17, 1924, in Holland, son of the late Arnoldus and Anne Mieka (Vande Ryt) Arts. He married the love of his life, Gerada Verkuylen in their home town of Volkel on March 22, 1950. Thereafter John and Gerry immigrated first to Ormstown, Quebec, Canada, for 2 years and on to the United States to Clyde, Mo., and then to Appleton where they have spent most of their 58 years together. John was employed by Gilbert Paper Co. until his retirement. John was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Fox Valley Billiards Club. In his early years, he was an avid soccer player and throughout his life he continued to remain an extreme soccer and Packers fan.
John is the beloved husband of Gerry; and devoted father of nine children, four sons, Arnie (Cheryl), Kaukauna; John, Kimberly; Mike (Brenda), Appleton; and Paul (Lynn), Kimberly; five daughters, Joann (Dan) Mitchler, Kimberly; Mary Arts, Oshkosh; Theresa (Dale Judd) Arts, Middleton; Susan Arts, Green Bay; and Elizabeth (Jim) Erickson, Westfield, Ind.; brothers, Pete (Mary) Arts, Little Chute; and Martin (Drieka) Arts, Holland; five sisters, Anna Van Kessel, Lies (Martin) Vanden Berg, Lina (Theo) Vande Wetering, Jo Dortmans, and Andrea (Leo)Van Esch, all of Holland; brothers-in-law, Gerry Verkuylen, Canada; John (Mien) Australia; Wim (Jo) Verkuylen, Holland; and sisters-in-law, Anne Marie Verkuylen, Holland; Anny Wolters, Little Chute; Toas (Simon) VonDongen, Holland; and Nolda (Frank) Hoefs, Canada. John was a loving grandfather to 18 grandchildren, Bill (Lori) Arts, Angela (Scott) Huebner, Westley Arts, Matt (Alisa) Arts, Chris Arts, Andrew Arts, Laura, Andrea and Rebekah Arts, Austin and Marcus Arts, Stacy Mitchler, Jake Jischke, Aaron Arts-Kottke, Matt (Kim) Judd, Connor, Noah and Dylan Erickson; and four great-grandchildren, Ryan and Mikayla Arts, Emerson Huebner and Faye Judd.
He was preceded in death by Jim Jischke; three brothers, Johan, Antoon and Theo; two sisters, Dora (Theo) Huvenaars; and Riet Arts; sisters-in-law, Sister Johannie Verkuylen; and Grace Verkuylen; and brothers-in-law, Lambert Wolters, Harry Van Kessel and Wim Dortmans.
John was a friend to many and was dedicated to loving his family. He worked hard at keeping his family together and providing for them. John took pride in being an American citizen. He was a blessing in relationships with those he knew and others he met. Along with many hobbies, his passion was soccer and playing billiards with his friends. He was a fun-loving man with a great sense of humor.
Mass of the Resurrection will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2008, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 222 E. Fremont St., with Rev. Robert Karuhn officiating. Entombment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. The visitation will held in the Sacred Heart Room at the church on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
A memorial fund has been established.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Brad Lauderdale and to the Affinity Hospice staff.
You will be forever missed. "TOT WEEDER ZIENS"
Brettschneider-Trettin-
Lederer
606 N. Oneida St. Appleton
920-733-7383
www.btlfuneral.com

John married Gerada Verkuylen 22 Mar 1950, Volkel, Noord Brabant, Netherlands. Gerada (daughter of Johannes Melchior Verkuijlen and Johanna Josepha Maria VanDeVen) was born 17 Dec 1923, Uden, Noord Brabant, Netherlands; died 03 Jun 2010, Town of Grand Chute, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin; was buried , St Joseph Cemetery, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet]

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It is with great sadness that the family of Gerry Arts announces her passing on Thursday, June 3, 2010, at Brewster Village at the age of 86. Gerry was born December 17, 1923, in Uden, Holland, daughter of the late Johannes and Johanna (Van De Ven) Verkuylen. She married the love of her life, John T. Arts, in their home town of Volkel on March 22, 1950. Thereafter Gerry and John immigrated first to Ormstown, Quebec, Canada, for 2 years and on to the United States to Clyde, MO, and then to Appleton where they spent most of their 58 years together.

Gerry was employed by St. Elizabeth Hospital for 5 years before retiring. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and worked as a volunteer in the Thrift Store for many years.

Gerry is survived by nine children, four sons: Arnie (Cheryl), Kaukauna; John (friend Annette), Kimberly; Mike (Brenda), Appleton; Paul (Lynn) Kimberly; five daughters: Joann (Dan) Mitchler, Kimberly; Mary Arts, Oshkosh; Theresa (Dale Judd) Arts, Middleton; Susan Arts, Green Bay; Elizabeth (Jim) Erickson, Westfield, IN; two brothers: John (Mein) Verkuylen, Australia; Wim (Jo) Verkuylen, Holland; four sisters: Anne Marie Verkuylen, Holland; Annie Wolters, Madison; Toas (Simon) VanDongen, Holland; Nolda (Frank) Hoefs, Canada; eighteen grandchildren: Bill (Lori) Arts, Angela (Scott) Huebner, Westley Arts, Matt (Alisa) Arts, Chris (Mycie) Arts, Laura Andrea and Rebekah Arts, Austin and Marcus Arts, Stacie Mitchler, Jake Jischke, Aaron Arts-Kottke, Matt (Kim) Judd, Conner, Noah and Dylan Erickson; eight great-great-grandchildren: Ryan Arts, Mikayla Arts, Emerson Huebner, Hunter Huebner, Faye Judd, Dylan Judd, Cayley Arts and Caitlin Arts; many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Gerry Verkuylen; a sister, Johannie Verkuylen; a brother-in-law, Lambert Wolters; a sister-in-law, Grace Verkuylen; and Jim Jischke.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, June 7, 2010, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 222 E. Fremont St., with Rev. Robert Karuhn officiating. Entombment will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held in the Sacred Heart Room at church on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established.

The family would like to express their thanks to the staff at Lawrence Hall, Brewster Village, for the wonderful care Gerry received during her stay.

Brettschneider

Trettin-Lederer

606 N. Oneida St.

Appleton, WI

920-733-7383

www.btlfuneral.com

Arnoldus married Anna Maria VanderRijte 18 Jan 1922, Volkel, Noord Brabant, Netherlands. Anna (daughter of Johannes VandeRijt and Mechelina VanderVoort) was born 13 Jan 1898, Volkel, Noord Brabant, Netherlands; died 19 Jul 1970, Veghel, Noord Brabant, Netherlands. [Group Sheet]

Johannes married Johanna Josepha Maria VanDeVen 17 Jan 1922, Nistelrode, Noord Brabant, Netherlands. Johanna (daughter of Johannes VandeVen and Deliana VanDijk) was born 17 Mar 1896, Nistelrode, Noord Brabant, Netherlands; died 23 Sep 1936, Uden, Noord Brabant, Netherlands. [Group Sheet]

Johannes married Johanna Tonijs 20 Apr 1941, Volkel, Noord Brabant, Netherlands. Johanna (daughter of Peter Tonijs and Theodora DeGroot) was born 17 Aug 1860, Volkel, Noord Brabant, Netherlands; died 27 Nov 1920, Volkel, Noord Brabant, Netherlands. [Group Sheet]

Johannes married Mechelina VanderVoort 09 Feb 1897, Uden, Noord Brabant, Netherlands. Mechelina (daughter of Peter Vandervoort and Petronella Verwegen) was born 12 Jul 1860, Uden, Noord Brabant, Netherlands; died 17 Dec 1939, Volkel, Noord Brabant, Netherlands. [Group Sheet]

Gerardus married Anna Maria Arts 03 Feb 1893, Uden, Noord Brabant, Netherlands. Anna (daughter of Joannes Arts and Petronella Tonijs) was born 02 Jan 1865, Boekel, Noord Brabant, Netherlands; died 27 Jul 1904, Uden, Noord Brabant, Netherlands. [Group Sheet]

Johannes married Deliana VanDijk 09 Jun 1893, Nistelrode, Noord Brabant, Netherlands. Deliana (daughter of Johannes VanDijk and Catharina Hoefs) was born 13 Mar 1869, Nistelrode, Noord Brabant, Netherlands; died 04 Feb 1947, Nistelrode, Noord Brabant, Netherlands. [Group Sheet]