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Edward James Wachtendonk

Male 1927 - 2011  (83 years)


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  • Name Edward James Wachtendonk 
    Born 12 Nov 1927  Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 21 Jul 2011 
    Person ID I54450  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 31 Jul 2011 

    Father Theodore Wachtendonk,   b. 04 Apr 1893, Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Feb 1973, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Mother Margaret Maria Lamers,   b. 25 Jun 1897, Town of Vandenbroek, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 01 Jan 1975, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Family ID F6911  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Darlene Schoelzel 
    Children 
     1. Joleen Wachtendonk
     2. Edward James Wachtendonk,   b. 17 Sep 1954, Stevens Point, Portage Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Sep 1999, Marshfield, Wood Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 44 years)
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F19742  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Edward Wachtendonk Sr.
      Wachtendonk Sr., Edward J. (Walkie)
      Edward J. (Walkie) Wachtendonk Sr. was peacefully discharged from St. Michael's Hospital while under Ministry Hospice Care.
      Date: July 21, 2011
      Destination: Heaven
      Ride: Angels
      Ed was born Nov. 12, 1927, in Kimberly, the son of Ted and Margaret (Lamers) Wachtendonk. He was 83 years old.
      After graduation from high school, Ed enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He served with the 13th Air Force in the Philippines. After his honorable discharge, he worked for the Wisconsin Telephone Co. and the AT&T Corp. as a national account service manager. He retired in 1985 after 38 years of service. Ed belonged to the Catholic War Vets and the American Legion, as well as the Knights of Columbus and the Elks. Years ago, he sang with the Stevens Point Barbershoppers, the Resurrection Choir at St. Stan's, and with a group that sang at the county home. Ed enjoyed time with his family camping, waterskiing and fishing. His great-grandsons knew him as "Grandpa Donk" and "Old Grandpa." His woodworking talents gifted many.
      Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Darlene (Schoelzel); daughter, Joleen (Dan) Trustem; daughter-in-law, Donna Wachtendonk; granddaughter, Katye (Troy) Stilen; great-grandsons, Brennen, Jaeden, and Landen; stepgranddaughter, Jena (Brian) Brune; stepgrandson, Ben (Jennifer) Trustem; and great-grandsons, Tanner and Cael. Ed is also survived by sisters, Dorothy (Gordon) Gehrman, and Josie (Don) Salka; and many nieces and nephews.
      Ed was preceded in death by his son, Edward Jr. (Skeeter); four brothers; and two sisters.
      Visitation will be Monday, July 25, 2011, at St. Stanislaus Church from 10 a.m. to the time of services. A Mass of Christian Burial, in celebration of Ed's life, will begin at 11 a.m. The Rev. George Thayilkuzhithottu, MSFS, will officiate. Burial will be in the Guardian Angel Cemetery at a later date.
      A memorial will be established in Ed's name.
      Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.shudafuneral.com.
      Shuda Funeral Service of Stevens Point and Plover is assisting the family.
      Shuda Funeral Chapel
      3200 Stanley St.
      715-344-2113
      Published in Stevens Point Journal on July 23, 2011