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- Appleton Post Crescent Obituary
Wednesday, January 4, 2006
Vosters, Andrew (Andy) Joseph
Andrew (Andy) Joseph Vosters, W2681 North Crest Drive, Kaukauna, WI 54130, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 2nd. His wife and children were at his side. He was greeted there by his brother Ernest who died 1-1-06 and his brother-in-law Reverend Earl Schuh who died 12-27-05. He was born on February 7th, 1917, in Freedom, Wisconsin, the son of the late Martin and Anna (De Groot) Vosters. He married Calixta Schuh on November 13th, 1947, and they shared 58 years together. They farmed in the town of Grand Chute from 1950 to 1980. He was a lifetime member of St. John Catholic Church, Little Chute. He honored his country by serving in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1941 to 1945. He fought battles in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe and the Battle of the Bulge. He received the American Defense Service Ribbon, European, African, Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with one Silver Battle Star. He also received four overseas service bars, one service stripe and a good conduct medal.
Andy spent most of his lifetime farming in which he took great pride and joy. He enjoyed being close to nature working with the animals and tilling the soil. He also helped several of his children establish themselves in farming along with lending a helping hand to anyone who needed him. While farming, he was a member in numerous farm organizations and cooperatives. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 258, First Degree Knight of Columbus, Holy Name Society, a life member of Father Solanus Guild and the Sacred Heart League. Family gatherings were always special, as was the time spent with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Playing cards with family and friends was a favorite pastime.
He is survived by his wife Calixta Vosters. He is further survived by three daughters: Anna (Pat) Schadrie of Legend Lake, and their five children: Brian (Candace) Schadrie, Jodie (Mike) Madison, Stacey (Jason) Rottier, Eric (Lacey) Schadrie, and Julie Schadrie; Marlene (Carl) Boucher, Sherwood and their four children: Amy (Mike) McGowan, Andy (Jolene)Boucher, Angela and Alissa Boucher. Elaine (Bruce) Diedrick, Freedom and their three children: Jeff (Fiance Amy Schaefer), Christina (Jason) Presteen and Amanda Diedrick. He is also survived by two sons, Marv (Patti) Vosters of Appleton and their four children: Jenny (Nick) Schaumberg, Joe, Adam, and Doug Vosters; Vic (Michelle) Vosters of Appleton and their five children: James, Zachary, Issac, Richard, and Michaela Vosters. He is further survived by fifteen great-grandchildren, Jared, Jordan, Gracie Schadrie, Caleb, Brady, and Cecelia Madison, Jaden, Jackson, and Alex Rottier, Trista Schadrie, Gavin and Sophia McGowan, Carson, Griffin and Avarie Boucher. Andy is also further survived by five brothers and their wives, Sylvester (Jane), Norbert (Marion), Gilbert (Isabelle), Arthur and Simon Vosters; one sister and her husband, Theresa (Lambert) Spierings. He is also survived by one sister-in-law Jen Vosters; two brothers-in-law and their wives, Peter (Ceil) Schuh, and Art (Millie) Schuh and two sisters-in-law, Helen and Ceil Schuh.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Anna Vosters; grandson Steve Vosters, his brothers: Wilfred and Ernest, and two sisters and their husbands, Elizabeth (Norbert) Becker and Agnes (Gordon) Vande Hey, two sisters in law, Eunice and Arlene Vosters. He was also preceded in death by his wife's family, brothers and sisters in law, Clem, Ignatius (Martha), Raymond (Bertha) Servanus, Gus (Agnes), Reverend Earl Schuh, Clara (Casper) Schauer and Anna (Henry) Vosters.
Andy's Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. on Saturday January 7, 2006, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Little Chute, with Fr. Patrick Beno officiating. Friends will be received on FRIDAY at the Boettcher Family Funeral Home, 2401 Fieldcrest Drive, Kaukauna from 3 p.m. until the Parish Prayer service at 8 p.m. and again on SATURDAY at Church from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Full military burial rites will be preformed by American Legion Post No. 258 outside of Church following Andy's service and burial will follow in St. John Catholic cemetery. A memorial fund has been established.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Rachael and the staff of Affinity Hospice.
Andrew was a caring and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who was dearly admired by his family. Even though he was small in stature, he had a big heart. He was known to everyone as a gentle and loving person. The twinkle in his eyes spoke of the love in his heart. His absence will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved him. Our memories of the many special times he shared with us will remain in our hearts forever.
Feelings We feel sad, for what we have lost. We feel happy, for what we have had. We feel poor, for the empty spaces. We feel rich, for we have each other. We will cry, for what we can't have. We will laugh, for our memories treasured. We will hurt, for the love we can't give. We will rejoice, for the love we have received. We will be restless, for our lives are not whole. We will be peaceful, for we know it is not forever. Your loving family Author unknown
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1917 - 2006 (88 years)
