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Russell Martin Vanderlois

Male 1948 - 2010  (62 years)


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  • Name Russell Martin Vanderlois 
    Born 9 Jan 1948 
    Gender Male 
    Died 22 Aug 2010  North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Riverside Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I130153  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 1 Dec 2015 

    Father Russell F Vanderlois,   b. 07 Apr 1926, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Feb 1979, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 52 years) 
    Mother Lois M VanRyzin,   b. 03 May 1926, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Mar 1991, Neenah, Winnebago Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years) 
    Family ID F51258  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Living 
    Children 
     1. Wayne Russell Vanderlois
     2. Bryan Rudolph Vanderlois
     3. Christy Louise Vanderlois
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F51498  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Russell "Van" Vanderlois, 62, of Saluda, died on Sunday, August 22, 2010, at the Elizabeth House. He was the owner of Van's Chocolates in Hendersonville (North Carolina). His passion was his chocolates.

      He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Peggy Vanderlois; two sons, Wayne Russell Vanderlois and his wife, Tammy, of FL and Bryan Rudolph Vanderlois of Laurel Park; one daughter, Christy L. Vanderlois and her daughter KatieMarie Vanderlois of Saluda as well as seven other grandchildren.

      A service will be held in Appleton, WI, at a later date.

      An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of arrangements.
    • In 1968 Peg and Russ Vanderlois were newly-weds. That Christmas, their finances were a little tight, so they decided to make homemade candy as gifts for the holiday season. Using recipes from Russ’s mother, who was widely known for her delicious chocolates and candies, their holiday treats were considered outstanding. Russ had grown up watching and helping his mother in the kitchen, so making sweets was nothing new. “Everybody should have a chance to enjoy something this good,” their friends urged.

      So, a new business was born.

      Two of the three Vanderlois children – Bryan and Christy – are now involved in the thriving business located in Hendersonville, North Carolina. They each have their specialties – Christy is the caramel and toffee maker,Van’s Chocolates was begun by making tasty treats in small batches. No mass production for Peg and Russ! And today, their family business focuses on making small batches of many types of candies and chocolates. They love to experiment with new ingredients and combinations. Just ask their many regular customers. This small-town chocolatier is a family-owned, family-run business that makes exceptional chocolates, often compared to European-quality confections. and Bryan specializes in truffles. The wonderful chocolates and confections at Van’s Chocolates are handmade in their kitchen based on recipes that have been in the family for at least three generations.