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- Appleton Post Crescent Wednesday, March 24, 2004
Vosters, Joseph W. 'Chuggs'
Joseph W. 'Chuggs'Vosters, age 70, of Combined Locks, died peacefully Monday, March 22, 2004 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a one year battle with lung cancer. He was born June 12, 1933 in Little Chute, son of Joseph L. and Nellie (Van Asten) Vosters. Joseph married Marjorie L. Ver Hoeven, September 13, 1955 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Combined Locks. Joe and Marjorie enjoyed 48 years of marriage together. Mr. Vosters was a member of St. Paul Church, Combined Locks. He was employed at Kimberly Clark REPAP Paper Mill where he was a member of the Paper Mill Workers Union serving as Paper Mill Worker Union Secretary and also a member of the Quarter Century Club. Chuggs was also member of the Combined Locks Advancement Association, Rolling Stone Lake Association, Moose River Hunting Club and the Skulls of St. John. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who especially loved spending time at his trailer at Rolling Stone Lake. Chuggs shared his love for the outdoors for many years with his son, daughter and grandchildren. When he wasnt hunting or fishing he spent many hours tending to his yard and garden. He enjoyed all kinds of sports and played softball until he was 55. Chuggs will fondly be remembered for playing the hum strum.
Joe is survived by his wife, Marjorie; a son, Daniel J. (Lori) Vosters, Kaukauna; a daughter, Kathy A. (Ken) Van Gompel, Little Chute; six grandchildren: Jesse, Joshua and Laura Vosters, Nicholas, Jennifer and Kelly Van Gompel; four brothers and nine sisters-in-law: Louis, John (Percy), Tom (Donna), Leo (Margie), Lori and Doris Vosters; Jean Schmidt; Margaret (Tom) Dercks; Anne (Jim) Albrecht; Vonnie (Stan) Martin; three sisters and two brothers-in-law: Margaret Kuntsman; Dorothy Schmidt; Sister Mary Vosters; Frank Seidl; Ken (Judy) Ver Hoeven; many nieces, nephews and their families.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Nellie; brothers, sisters, and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Catherine Seidl, Walter (Ceil) Vosters, Larry Vosters, Norbert (Harriet) Vosters, Bernard Butch Vosters, Josephine Vosters, Kenneth Kuntsman, Paul Schmidt, Truman Schmidt and Jim Pomeroy.
Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2004 at St. Paul Church, Combined Locks with Rev. Robert Vandenberg officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 1 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
Joes family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to Theda Care Hospice, Dr. Guenther and staff and the wonderful friends and family who helped us through this difficult time. Dad, you touched our lives in so many special ways. Even though you can no longer be here with us on earth, your spirit and love will live forever. We love and miss you and we know you will giver yakabashki in heaven!
VERKUILEN FUNERAL HOME 101 Canal Street Little Chute
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1933 - 2004 (70 years)
