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- Alice M. Van Asten, age 86, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 12, 2015. She was born on February 2, 1929, to the late Joseph M. Van Handel and the late Catherine Bongers Van Handel of the Town of Vandenbroek. She had two brothers, the late Jerome Van Handel and the late Donald Van Handel. Alice grew up on the family farm and attended a one-room schoolhouse before going on to high school. She taught herself to play the guitar as a young girl, and music continued to be her passion throughout her life.
She married Ervin J. Van Asten on June 23, 1949. They had just celebrated their 65th anniversary when he passed away in July of 2014. She took great pride in her family of five daughters, keeping busy with their activities for many years. She and her late husband raised their family in Little Chute, where they had close relationships with neighbors who remained lifelong friends. Some of her happiest memories were of family camping trips and times at their cottage on Lulu Lake.
During her husband's career, she accompanied him on business trips throughout the U.S. and Europe. After retirement, they moved to a house on Lake Poygan where they enjoyed living on the water. For many years they spent winters in Lakeland, Florida, enjoying times with their snowbird friends. She was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church in Mackville, where she participated in the Christian Womens Group.
Alice is survived by her five daughters; Sherry (Elroy) Barth of Appleton, Kristie (Greg) Smith of Greensboro, NC, Debra (Joe) Weiland of Green Bay, Gail (Chuck) Ruys of Appleton, and Jill (Duane) Repp of Hartland. She had twelve grandchildren; Carolyn Vander Heiden, Joshua Barth (Sherry), Eric Smith (Ellie), Andrea Smith Cowart (Michael), Corinne Smith (Greg), Ryan Weiland, John Weiland (Shelly), Greg Weiland (Alissa), Adam Ruys, Dan Ruys, Matthew Repp, Kathryn Repp, and great-grandchildren, Hope Lynn Barth and Kate, Emily and Liam Weiland. A fifth great-grandchild is due in late October.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 15th at St. Edward Catholic Church in Mackville, with visitation beginning at 2:30 p.m. The funeral Mass will be celebrated by Father Walter Stumpf, with concelebrant, Ken Kabat. A private entombment will take place on Friday at Highland Memorial Park in Appleton. Family members wish to express their appreciation to Jen and her compassionate staff at Heartwood Homes and the many dedicated caregivers from AseraCare Hospice. Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.verkuilenfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Edward Catholic Church, N2926 State Road 47, Appleton, WI 54913.
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1929 - 2015 (86 years)
