Bernadine Martin Bongers

Male 1918 - 2013  (94 years)


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  • Name Bernadine Martin Bongers 
    Nickname Beany Bongers 
    Born 18 May 1918  Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Graduation 1936  St John High School, Little Chute Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 17 Jan 2013  Town of Grand Chute, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried St John Cemetery, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • New/11/4
    Person ID I512  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 6 Sep 2018 

    Father Henry William Bongers,   b. 30 Jul 1883, Phlox, Langlade Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Apr 1972, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Mother Petronella Bergman,   b. 07 Mar 1887, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 02 Nov 1958, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years) 
    Married 20 Aug 1907  Holy Cross Church, Kaukauna, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F4210  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Helen Gertrude Orth,   b. 12 Mar 1918, Menasha, Winnebago Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 May 1983, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years) 
    Married 26 Apr 1941  Menasha, Winnebago Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Michael John Bongers
     2. Thomas Joseph Bongers
     3. Katherine Mary Bongers
     4. Joan Helen Bongers
     5. Henry Bernard Bongers
     6. Patricia Theresa Bongers
     7. William James Bongers,   b. 13 Nov 1954, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Feb 2021, Houston, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years)
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F27856  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Wilma Mary Lamers,   b. 07 Aug 1917, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Aug 2002  (Age 85 years) 
    Married 25 Jan 1986 
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F10026  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    St John High School Yearbook 1936
    St John High School Yearbook 1936

  • Notes 
    • Bongers, Bernard "Beany"

      Bernard "Beany" Bongers, Little Chute, age 94, died Thursday January 17, 2013 at Brewster Village. He was born in Little Chute on May 18, 1918 to the late Henry and Petronella (Bergman) Bongers. Beany married Helen Gertrude Orth at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church on April 26, 1941 where he was a lifelong member. She preceded him in death on May 23, 1983. He married Wilma Losselyong in January 25, 1986. She preceded him in death on August 21, 2002. Beany served in the Army Air Corp during World War II and was a 65 year member of the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258. Athletics were very important to him. Beany served as Head Coach and Assistant Coach for St. John High School Varsity Basketball and Football teams for several years. He was a member of the St. John Athletic Association Hall of Fame. He was an avid golfer and belonged the to Fox Valley and Ridgeway golf clubs. Beany was the President of the Bank of Little Chute until his retirement in June, 1980. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Forestors and Little Chute Fire Department.

      Beany is survived by his children: Mike (Carol), Avon Lake, OH; Tom, Little Chute; Kay, Little Chute; Joan (Pedro) Martinez, Milwaukee; Hank (Donna), Janesville; Patti, Kimberly; and Bill, Houston, TX; grandchildren: Bill (Corinne) and Mark Bongers, Tim (Niki) Stephani, Cindy (Matt) Kuettner, Amy Stephani, Becky (Marco) Lopez, Neal and Sam Martinez, Sean Tormey, Shad and Mike Bosmans, Melinda (Keir) Anderson, Kevin and Sara Bongers; 12 great grandchildren; sister-in-law Evelyn Bongers; and special Godfriend Melissa Feldman. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

      In addition, Beany was preceded in death by his siblings: Cyril, Joseph and Orville (Barbara) Bongers, Lucina (Nick) Jansen, Catherine (Martin) Schumacher, Marie (Joseph) Huiting and Rosella (Emil) Van Dyke.

      Visitation will be held Wednesday January 23, 2013 at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME (1776 E. Main St. Little Chute) beginning at 4:00 p.m. until time of Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Thursday January 24, 2013 at ST. JOHN NEPOUMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 S. Pine St. Little Chute) beginning at 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Ronald Belitz will officiate. Military rites conducted by the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258 will immediately follow. Committal St. John Cemetery. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com.

      A sincere thank you to all of Beany's caregivers and friends at Brewster Village who gave him tender loving care both day and night.