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- Source: Green Bay Press Gazette Obituary
Wednesday, April 23, 1997
Lawrence C. Van Laanen, 89, died Tuesday morning, April 22, 1997, at local hospital after a short illness. Son of the late Hugh and Harriet [DeLeers] Van Laanen was born in Bay Settlement on April 23, 1907. He married the former Dorothy Van Drisse in 1931.
The couple enjoyed 66 years of marriage together. Lawrence farmed and worked construction in this area. He was also a motor carrier for the Press Gazette for many years. Lawrence enjoyed his grandchildren, great grandchildren, cottage, garden and four footed companion-Teddy. Lawrence was an avid hunter and a member of the Jetter Bug Club in Long Lake, Wisconsin.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy; two daughters and sons in-law, Donna and Jerry Kapalin, Elizabeth and Richard Lamal, both of Green Bay; one son and daughter in-law, Lee [Bud] and Alice Van Laanen, Green Bay; 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildres, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter, Elmer, Norman Van Laanen; two sister, Hilda Wallenfang, and Florence Brienen; Friends may call at Malcore Funeral Home, University Ave., at Baird St., from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and prior to the funeral on Friday. Parish wake services 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Mass Friday 12 noon at St. John Evangelist Church, 413 St. John St. with the Msgr. James Feely officiating.
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1907 - 1997 (89 years)