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Gerard William Berendsen

Male 1919 - 2003  (83 years)


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  • Name Gerard William Berendsen 
    Born 14 Dec 1919  Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 16 Feb 2003  Neenah, Winnebago Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Oak Hill Cemetery, Neenah, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I66746  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 13 Jul 2012 

    Father Jerome Theodore Berendsen,   b. 20 Mar 1894,   d. 10 Mar 1972, Neenah, Winnebago Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Mother Melda Otto,   b. Dec 1898,   d. 14 May 1932  (Age ~ 33 years) 
    Family ID F25953  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Jean C Martin,   b. 29 Oct 1922, Oshkosh, Winnebago Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Aug 2003, Neenah, Winnebago Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 27 Jun 1941  Neenah, Winnebago Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Nancy Lee Berendsen
     2. Larry L Berendsen,   b. 23 Dec 1943, Neenah, Winnebago Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 01 Aug 2004, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years)
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F25954  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Berendsen, Gerard W. "Jerry"

      Neenah

      Age 83, died Sunday, February 16, 2003 at Theda Clark Medical Center. He was born December 14, 1919 in Manitowoc, son of Jerome and Melda (Otto) Berendsen. Jerry married Jean Martin, June 27, 1941, in Neenah. He was employed by the Soo Line Railroad for over 40 years. He was a member of the United Transportation Union and the Rusty Rails Club. Mr. Berendsen was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Neenah and the church choir for many years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Jerry is survived by his wife, Jean his children: Nancy Le Boeuf and Larry (Geri) Berendsen, both of Neenah seven grandchildren: Tom, Steve, Theresa, Deanna, Michael, Amanda and Megan several great grandchildren: four brothers: Donald (Beverly) Berendsen, Neenah Fred (Beatrice) and Howard (Maysel) Berendsen, both of Ocala, Florida Jerome Jr. (Elaine) Berendsen, Aiken, South Carolina numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son-in-law, Bob Le Boeuf. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church with Reverend Nancy Krueger officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Neenah. Friends may call at the church from 4 p.m. Wednesday until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

      KESSLER FUNERAL HOME

      304 S. Commercial Street

      Neenah 722-6464