| Notes |
- When the Germans invaded Holland, my grandma and grandpa's families were given ration cards for butter, sugar and bread. They were only allowed so much food. Because grandma and grandpa lived and worked on farms they usually always had more than enough food. Kids 15 years and older were required to carry identification cards everywhere they went. If they didn't have their ID cards with them they would be detained or thrown in jail until a relative could bring their ID card to the German soldiers. During that time my grandpa was forced to work at the local German airstrip. His main job was to fill in bomb holes left from British bombers. The Germans parked a top secret jet and other fighter planes in an airport in Holland. Whenever the jet plane was brought to the airstrip all the forced workers had to leave the area.
Sean Wydeven 2006
My grandpa served in the Dutch army as a clerk. He was in charge of uniforms and clothing during his assignment in Indonesia. Grandpa donated the old and worn uniforms and clothing from the Army to an orphanage that was close to where he was staying. He also made some pocket money by selling some of the used and worn clothing to the local natives.
Sean Wydeven 2006
- Martin Wydeven, age 91, of Kimberly, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at St. Pauls Home in Kaukauna. He was born in Uden, The Netherlands, on August 3, 1927. He was the beloved son of the late Adrianus and Cornelia van Lankveldt Wydeven. He attended grade school and trade school in Uden and as a young man, Martin served in the Dutch Army in Indonesia. He married the love of his life, Wilhelmina Timmers, on August 21,1952 at St. Petrus Church in Uden. Together they immigrated to the United States in 1956. Martin worked at the Kimberly Mill until he retired in 1990. He was a very active volunteer in the Knights of Columbus; Special Olympics; Cursillo; the Kiwanis, serving as its president; Meals on Wheels; and the Heart of the Valley Service Club. He was a master gardener before master gardening was a thing. He loved his time at the cabin in Shawano and escapes to the casino. Hell be remembered for his extensive coin collection and his amazing dance moves doing the Marty.
Marty is survived by his wife of 66 years, Wilma; seven children: Ed (Cindy), Bill (Christie), Bernie (true companion, Shirl), John (Peggy), Mike (Bonnie), Paul (Karen), Wendy (Dr. Peter) Janu; grandchildren, Lisa Schulze, Carl Schulze, Dusty (partner, Ashley) Hansen, Kim Narbatovics, Kris (Tracy) Le Capitaine, Bill Wydeven, Gina (Alan) Walstad, Scott (Krista) Vandenberg, Amanda (Brett) Curtis, Melinda Hetzel (special friend, Joe), Dr. Nicole Wydeven (Nick) Blau, Sarah Wydeven (Fiancé, Manny), Sean Wydeven (special friend, Hannah), Beau Wolsky, Ross (Sabra Lisse) Wydeven, Laura Wydeven, Connor, Charlie and Harris Janu. He is further survived by 17 great grandchildren; a sister, Mien van den Heuvel; sister in law, Betsy Wydeven; brother in law, Theo (Truus) Timmers. Marty will also be remembered by numerous special nieces, nephews and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Harry, Jan, Peter, Theo; and sisters Truus, Marie and Bertha; Wilmas brothers, Adrianus, Pieter, Johas, Sjaan, Bernard; Wilmas sisters, Anna and Gerarda. Johanna and all their spouses.
The funeral liturgy for Marty will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at HOLY SPIRIT PARISH, 600 E. Kimberly Avenue in Kimberly. Visitation will be at the church from 3:30 p.m. until the time of mass. Father Carl Schmitt will be officiating.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the entire staff at St. Pauls Elder Services in Kaukauna. Your care, kindness, and compassion was very much appreciated. Thank you all so very much.
|
1927 - 2019 (91 years)
