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- February 20, 2008
Van Zeeland, Melvin H.
Melvin Van Zeeland, 75, formerly of Kaukauna, died Monday, February 18, 2008, at Colony Oaks Care Center with his family by his side. He was born March 29, 1932, in Kimberly, son of George and Josephine (Van Dinter) Van Zeeland. Melvin was employed at Wisconsin Natural Gas Company for 38 years prior to his retirement. He was the leader of Tempo Tones and Music Masters and his love was music.
Mr. Van Zeeland is survived by his children: Julie (Dennis) Schmidt, Larry Van Zeeland, Karen (Jeff) Nechodom and Bruce (Nancy) Van Zeeland, all of Appleton; eight grandchildren: Glen, Matt and Michelle Schmidt; Stephenie Gerard and Ashley Nechodom; Alicia Schampers, Scott and Courtney Van Zeeland; his great-grandchildren: Madison, Serena, Hunter, Owen and Ellie Schmidt; a brother, Jerry (Janice) Van Zeeland, Kimberly; two sisters: Imelda (George) Zelinski, Texas, and Sharon (David) Geurden, Winneconne; two brothers-in-law: Donald Gloudemans, Kimberly, and Gary Van Gomple, Appleton.
Melvin was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Melissa Nechodom and two sisters: Janice Gloudemans and Mary Jo Van Gomple.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, February 21, 2008, at Christ the Rock Community Church, W6254 Highway 10-114, Menasha, with Pastor Peter Leschke officiating. Interment will be in Holy Name Cemetery, Kimberly. Friends may call at the church from 3:30 p.m. Thursday until the time of the service. A memorial has been established.
The family wishes to express a special thank you to Judy Able and the staff at Colony Oaks Care Center for their love and compassion for Melvin.
Verkuilen Funeral Home
& Cremation Services
Little Chute 920-788-3321
** tombstone in Riverside Cemetery with son Larry.
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1932 - 2008 (75 years)
