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- Vosters, Donald B. "Barney" 3184 Justin Court #4 Appleton, WI 54914 After a most valiant fight, Don passed away Monday afternoon, October 20, 2003. He was born November 10, 1922, to the late Barney and Alma (Holtz) Vosters, in Little Chute and had been an Appleton resident most of his life. Don was a most loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Don entered the U. S. Army in January 1943 and was assigned to the 359 th Corps of Engineers, serving 38 months mostly overseas. He married his beloved wife, Dorothy on August 10, 1946, sharing 57 wonderful years together. Don truly loved his family and was blessed with two children, Connie Bauer and Craig Vosters. Before entering the service he worked briefly at Thilmany Paper Company. Following his discharge he was employed at Vosters Grocery for three years and then by John Strange Paper Company and Menasha Corporation for 35 years. Don was a quality control supervisor and always appreciated his work. Don was an avid Packer fan and played all sports especially enjoying horseshoe following his retirement. He was a member of the Appleton American Legion Post #38. In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Thomas Bauer, Little Chute; a son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Kathleen Vosters, Little Chute; four grandchildren, Brad Bauer, Brett (Geri Lynn) Bauer, Bethanie Vosters and Becky Vosters; four great grandchildren, Blake, McKenzie, Brooklyn and Noah; a brother and sister-in-law, Leroy and Pat Vosters, Appleton; two brothers-in-law, Tom Pauly, Appleton; and Donald (Betty) Baeten, DePere, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Rae Pauly, his father and mother-in-law, Martin and Mary Baeten, two sisters-in-law, Florence C. Baeten and Irene Lamers, a brother-in-law, Willard Baeten, a nephew, Teddy Lamers, and two very dear friends, Howard and Dolores Fullarton. Funeral services for Donald will be held at 6:30 pm Friday, October 24, 2003 at the funeral home, with Father Michael K. O'Rourke officiating. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Little Chute. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 pm Friday until the time of the service. A memorial fund is being established. Don's love will remain in our hearts forever. Stay close. Don's family would like to extend their most appreciative thanks to the statTofParkside Care Center, they were most kind. WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME 537 North Superior Street Appleton 739-1231 www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com
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