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- Hooyman, Joseph W. Darboy
Joseph age 72 died at home on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 following a courageous five-year battle with a neurological disorder. His loving family was at his side. He was born October 13, 1932 in Appleton son of the late Joseph and Dora (Verhagen) Hooyman. He graduated from Hortonville High School. He married Florence Schroth June 30, 1956 in Stephensville, sharing 48 years together. He was employed at Alcan (formerly American National Can) as a shift supervisor for 39 years and retired in 1995 and was a member of the Alcan Quarter Century Club.He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Joe was an active member of Holy Spirit Parish (formerly Holy Angels) Darboy for 44 years where he served as an usher. He volunteered on the Grandpa Patrol at Holy Spirit School; he was a member of the Town of Buchanan Fire Dept.; the Fox Valley Rabbit Club and the Checkered Giant Club where he served as past president. He raised Checkered Giant rabbits and earned many first place trophies and enjoyed judging at the county fairs. He enjoyed carpentry and worked part time for his brother Bob. Joe could fix or build anything and did so with pride. One of the greatest joys of his life was spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife Florence of Darboy; a daughter Barbara Hooyman of Appleton; 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law: Keith and Amy Hooyman of Darboy; Tom and Danielle Hooyman of Combined Locks; Steve Hooyman and special friend Holly Severt of Minneapolis; a sister Dee Bauman of Appleton; 5 grandchildren: Derrek, Breanna and Tyler Hooyman of Appleton; Antonio and Abriel Hooyman of Combined Locks; 2 sisters-in-law: Therese Hooyman of Greenville and Lorraine Hooyman of Little Chute. He is further survived by his wifes family: a brother-in-law: Elmer (Sally) Schroth of Appleton, 4 sisters-in-law: Lenora Helser of Appleton, LaVerne Knapstein of Appleton, Marion Schroth of Menasha and Lorraine Schroth of Appleton, other relatives and friends. Preceeding Joe in death were 3 brothers: Harold, Leo and Robert; 3 sisters: Marie (Otto) Coenen; Evelyn (Al) Huiseman; Della (Clarence) VanHeuklon; a brother-in-law: Bill Baumann.
The funeral mass will be celebrated 10 AM Saturday April 30, 2005 at Holy Spirit Parish at Holy Angels Church Building in Darboy with the Rev. Thomas Pomeroy officiating. Burial will take place at Holy Angels Cemetery. Friends may call at the Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral Chapel on Friday from 4 PM to 7 PM and at the church on Saturday from 9am until the time of service. A parish wake service will be held Friday 6:30 PM at the funeral chapel.
Memorials may be directed to Theda Care At Home Hospice or Larson Lions Club.
The family wishes to thank the following people for their loving care in helping them keep Joe at home; Janey, Mary, Molly, Sharon, Lisa, Marlene, Rose, Betty, Dr Douglas Meyer and Katie, Theda Care At Home Hospice (a special thanks to Lisa Nale), family members, neighbors and friends.
Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral Chapel 606 N. Oneida St. Appleton, WI 920-733-7383 www.btlfuneral.com
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