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- Harvey A. VandenBloomer, 92, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2011, at his home in Appleton,with his family by his side. He was born on Oct. 16, 1918, in Kaukauna, Wis., son of the late Albert and Josephine (Skenadore) VandenBloomer. On Aug. 22, 1946, he married Dolores Klika. Dolores preceded him in death on March 3, 1983. On Oct. 24, 2006, he married Kareen (Barr) Hiller.
Harvey honorably served his country with the U.S. Air Force during World War II from 1942-1946 and was involved with the Battle of the Bulge. He worked at Kimberly-Clark in their marketing center and retired from there at age 57. Harvey loved to play Bingo and Farkle with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Kareen Hiller, Appleton; children, Cherie (Floyd) Eisenman, Daryl (Julie) VandenBloomer, Darlean (Tom) Kehl, Deb Kuse, Ken (Deb) VandenBloomer, Deanne (Bill) Schultz, Dennis (Angie) Grant, Troy (Tammy) Hiller and Tammy (Donny) Hiller; 22 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren; brothers, Ray (Bonnie) and Bernard VandenBloomer; and sister, Carol Jean (Bob) Chosa.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Elmer, Leo, Kirby, Ed and Herman; and sisters, Verna, Josie and Lucille.
A funeral service for Harvey will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Valley Funeral Home with the Rev. Gerald Falk officiating. Friends may visit the family on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. and again on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Full military honors will follow the service at the funeral home on Thursday. Entombment will take place in Highland Memorial Park, Appleton.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in his name.
Harvey's family would like to say a special thank you to Drs. Robert Ballard and Michael Johnson, nurses and staff of ThedaCare at Home Hospice and to the many friends who have helped, especially Jack Secard. Thank you to all of you for your outpouring of compassion.
Valley Funeral Home
2211 N. Richmond St.
Appleton 920-733-5435
www.valleyfh.com
"Serving as would be
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INADVERTENTLY OMITTED: Survived by his son, Kevin (Chantell) VandenBloomer.
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