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- Hietpas, Roger 2004 Appleton Post Crescent dated 10/16/2004; Hietpas, Roger W. Roger W. Hietpas, age 75, passed away Friday, October 15, 2004 at Brewster Village surrounded by his family. He was born May 25, 1929 in the Town of Vandenbroek, son of Cornelius and Anna (Conrad) Hietpas. Roger married Pat Opsteen, February 7, 1952, and she preceded him in death March 29, 1988. He was employed at Appleton Papers for 42 years and 3 months before his retirement. Mr. Hietpas was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Combined Locks, and also a member of the Quarter Century Club, Odd Fellows and Rainbows. Roger enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, bowling, traveling and cars. He is survived by his children: Daniel (Joan) Hietpas, Black Creek; David Hietpas, La Crosse and special friend Cheryl Cicero; Lori (Charles) Havinga, Kaukauna; Luann (Jack) Hankemeier, Fremont; grandchildren: Jill and Michael Havinga, Amy Hankemeier; brothers and sisters-in-law: Paul, Ken (Irene), Eugene, Merlin (Rose), Omar (Shirley) Hietpas; sisters and brothers-in-law: Irene Roofers, Sister Germaine Hietpas, Lois (Clayton) Liebergen, Alice (Leo) Nackers, Pete VanDeraa; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Edward (Rosie) and Nancy (Bernie) Schuh, Leonard (Ellen) and Donald (Linda) Opsteen; special friend, Mary Feistel; and also many nieces and nephews. Roger was preceded in death by his wife Pat; parents, Cornelius and Anna Hietpas; brother Vernon; sister Elaine VanDeraa; mother and father-in-law, Susan (Leonard) Opsteen; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Norbert Roofers, Margaret Hietpas and Sue Hietpas. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 18, 2004 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Combined Locks with Rev. James Lucas officiating. Friends may call at Verkuilen Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday with a prayer service to be held at 7 p.m. and at the church from 10 a.m. Monday until the time of mass. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established for the American Diabetes Association and Alzheimers research. Rogers family wishes to thank Brewster Village and staff for their exceptional and loving care. Not taken from us, but high above us, swept away on angels wings, to a special place in Heaven held just for him. VERKUILEN FUNERAL HOME101 Canal Street
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