Earl F VanBeek

1915 - 2010  (94 years)

• Name	Earl F VanBeek
  Born	23 Nov 1915	Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin
  Gender	Male
  Died	10 Aug 2010
  Buried	Allouez Catholic Cemetery, Green Bay, Brown Co, Wisconsin
  Person ID	I150863	Little Chute Genealogy
  Last Modified	10 Aug 2010

  
  

  Father	Joseph M VanBeek,   b. 28 Apr 1877, Preble, Brown Co, Wisconsin ,   d. 04 Apr 1966  (Age 88 years)
  Mother	Frances Borofka,   b. 03 Feb 1884, Bellevue, Brown Co, Wisconsin ,   d. 07 Nov 1967  (Age 83 years)
  Married	13 Apr 1904
  Family ID	F81491	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Lillamae Margaret VanRite,   b. 08 May 1919, Bellevue, Brown Co, Wisconsin ,   d. 12 Sep 2007  (Age 88 years)
  Married	15 Jun 1940
  Children	1. Mary Ellen VanBeek   2. Suzanne VanBeek   3. Christine VanBeek   4. Judith Mae VanBeek,   b. 01 Jun 1942,   d. 02 Mar 1943  (Age 0 years)   5. Joseph VanBeek   6. Living
  Last Modified	21 Jul 2022
  Family ID	F60560	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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• Notes

  Earl F. "Moon" Van Beek, 94, Green Bay, passed away on Aug. 10, 2010, at a local hospital. Earl was born on Nov. 23, 1915, in Green Bay, to the late Joseph and Frances (Borofka) Van Beek. He was a graduate of East High School in Green Bay. On June 15, 1940, he married the former Lillamae Van Rite, and they enjoyed 67 years together. She preceded him in death on Sept. 12, 2007. Earl served his country during World War II as a member of the U.S. Army. He was an active member of the VFW Post 9677, Winiecki Post. He retired from Procter & Gamble in 1981 after 30 years of service. Earl was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a sweet man with a sweet smile and a sweet tooth. He was an avid fan of both the Packers and Brewers, and especially loved fishing, playing cards and growing roses. He is survived by daughters, Mary Ellen (Lawrence) Francken, De Pere; Suzanne (Thomas) Cravillion, Suamico; and Christine (John) Sullivan, Green Bay; sons, William (Yvonne) Van Beek, Green Bay; and Joseph Van Beek, De Pere; 11 grandchildren, Tony, John and Pat Francken, Traci (Troy) Van De Yacht, Jackie (fiance, Jason Weier) Cravillion, Ashley (Dan) Krupka, Jordan Van Beek, Ben and Matt Van Beek, Craig and Kelli Sullivan; two great-grandchildren, Travis and Sophia Van De Yacht with a third on the way; two sisters, Rita Vandenbush and Lucille Begotka; as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lillamae; daughter, Judith Van Beek; granddaughter, Katrina Van Beek; two brothers, Dick and Albert Van Beek; and sisters Mildred Knaus, Evelyn Van Beek and Margaret Van Beek. Friends may call at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 312 Victoria St., on Friday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at church with Fr. David Pleier officiating. Military honors to follow. Burial at Allouez Catholic Cemetery. Proko-Wall Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.prokowall.com. The family would like to thank the staff of Woodside Manor. You made dad feel at home and he enjoyed his time with you.