William “Lefty” Geurts Jr., Little Chute, age 86, passed away at home after an extended illness on Wednesday March 11, 2015.
He was born in Freedom on May 12, 1928 to the late William and Marie Geurts.
Following his 1945 graduation from Freedom High School, Lefty enlisted in the Navy. He was honorably discharged in 1948 and continued to serve for 5 years in the Naval Reserve. Lefty owned and operated the Star Lite Club from 1960-1999. He was a charter member and past president of the Freedom Lions Club. Lefty married Joan Diedrich on November 10, 1982.
Lefty was one of the kindest most generous people. He loved to spend time at the cottage on Shawano Lake. He adored his grandkids. His favorite past time was attending grandkids sporting events and watching the girls Pom & Dance. Lefty also liked spending time with friends Rodney and Charlie at the Dog Track. One of his favorite places was Our Lady of Refuge Shrine. He loved the Murphy’s and how their prayer group met each week for prayer and breakfast.
William is survived by his wife of 32 years, Joan; daughters: Lori Wojtowicz and Lisa (Scott) Secor; son Terry (fiancee Karen) Geurts; step children: Cheryl (Greg) Deering, Cindy (Keith) Gonnering, Terry and Greg Diedrich; grandchildren: Marcus (friend Bree) and Matt Wojtowicz, Ashley (fiancée Ricky) and Travis (friend Leah) Secor, Crystal (friend Vang), Kevin (Annie), Brian, Shawn and Tony Geurts; step grandchildren: Tyler, Troy, Tanner (friend Rhianna) and Trent Deering, Maria, Lizzy and Steph Gonnering; great grandchildren: Maverick, Chase, Kayden, Bernice, William and Hailee; siblings: Joyce Nackers, Ves (Angie) Geurts and Jane (Don) Coffey; sisters and brothers-in-law: Ione (friend Dean) Geurts, Dolores (Duane) Vanderloop, Tom (Muggs) Dercks, Clara, Myra and Bernice (friend Jim) Dercks; and good friends: Ione and Jack Ashauer, Wanda and Tom Vanstiphout, Evie and Dick Frederickson, Donna and Dave Dolittle, Rodney Wendt and Charlie Weller; neighbors Betty and Guy Senso; and special little friend Taylor Gloudemann. He is further survived by his other family, Mark (Kathy) Verhagen, Lori (Jeff) Evers and Karen (Andy) Sanders; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by two sons: Michael and Dennis; siblings: Tom Geurts and Joan Bowers; brothers-in-law: Harvey Bowers and Howard Nacker; Joan’s parents: Nick and Rose Dercks; and her siblings: Julia (Cyril) Reichel, Eleanor (Harvey) Mahn, Mutzie (Virgil) Helms, Irene (Mark) Verhagen, Lavern, Scuts (Lily), Paul (Ann), Rusty, Gene, Roger, Jim and David Dercks.
Visitation will be held Friday March 13, 2015 at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 Pine St. Little Chute) beginning at 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 1:00 p.m. The Rev. Msgr. James Vanden Hogen will officiate. Military honors will immediately follow. Following the luncheon there will be a gathering for friends and family at the Lazy Dog. Committal Highland Memorial Park.
Lefty wants to thank the Pynenberg family – he always thought so much of you. Also, thank you to Dr. Goggins and Jennifer Greiner for their exceptional care.
Lefty thank you for the happy and fun years we had with family and friends. We really enjoyed our trips and the cottage on Shawano Lake. I love and will miss you, Joan.
The family would like to thank Joan for all of her loving care throughout their years together, especially in his final days.
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Committal Service: March 16, 2015 confirmed with cemetery records.
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Marriage 1: Rita Sarah Pynenberg
•Married: 22 OCT 1949 in St John Nepomucene Church, Little Chute, Wisconsin
•Name: William George (Lefty) Geurts
•Sex: M
Information from the Little Chute Genealogy Society.
He was born in Freedom on May 12, 1928 to the late William and Marie Geurts.
Following his 1945 graduation from Freedom High School, Lefty enlisted in the Navy. He was honorably discharged in 1948 and continued to serve for 5 years in the Naval Reserve. Lefty owned and operated the Star Lite Club from 1960-1999. He was a charter member and past president of the Freedom Lions Club. Lefty married Joan Diedrich on November 10, 1982.
Lefty was one of the kindest most generous people. He loved to spend time at the cottage on Shawano Lake. He adored his grandkids. His favorite past time was attending grandkids sporting events and watching the girls Pom & Dance. Lefty also liked spending time with friends Rodney and Charlie at the Dog Track. One of his favorite places was Our Lady of Refuge Shrine. He loved the Murphy’s and how their prayer group met each week for prayer and breakfast.
William is survived by his wife of 32 years, Joan; daughters: Lori Wojtowicz and Lisa (Scott) Secor; son Terry (fiancee Karen) Geurts; step children: Cheryl (Greg) Deering, Cindy (Keith) Gonnering, Terry and Greg Diedrich; grandchildren: Marcus (friend Bree) and Matt Wojtowicz, Ashley (fiancée Ricky) and Travis (friend Leah) Secor, Crystal (friend Vang), Kevin (Annie), Brian, Shawn and Tony Geurts; step grandchildren: Tyler, Troy, Tanner (friend Rhianna) and Trent Deering, Maria, Lizzy and Steph Gonnering; great grandchildren: Maverick, Chase, Kayden, Bernice, William and Hailee; siblings: Joyce Nackers, Ves (Angie) Geurts and Jane (Don) Coffey; sisters and brothers-in-law: Ione (friend Dean) Geurts, Dolores (Duane) Vanderloop, Tom (Muggs) Dercks, Clara, Myra and Bernice (friend Jim) Dercks; and good friends: Ione and Jack Ashauer, Wanda and Tom Vanstiphout, Evie and Dick Frederickson, Donna and Dave Dolittle, Rodney Wendt and Charlie Weller; neighbors Betty and Guy Senso; and special little friend Taylor Gloudemann. He is further survived by his other family, Mark (Kathy) Verhagen, Lori (Jeff) Evers and Karen (Andy) Sanders; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by two sons: Michael and Dennis; siblings: Tom Geurts and Joan Bowers; brothers-in-law: Harvey Bowers and Howard Nacker; Joan’s parents: Nick and Rose Dercks; and her siblings: Julia (Cyril) Reichel, Eleanor (Harvey) Mahn, Mutzie (Virgil) Helms, Irene (Mark) Verhagen, Lavern, Scuts (Lily), Paul (Ann), Rusty, Gene, Roger, Jim and David Dercks.
Visitation will be held Friday March 13, 2015 at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 Pine St. Little Chute) beginning at 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 1:00 p.m. The Rev. Msgr. James Vanden Hogen will officiate. Military honors will immediately follow. Following the luncheon there will be a gathering for friends and family at the Lazy Dog. Committal Highland Memorial Park.
Lefty wants to thank the Pynenberg family – he always thought so much of you. Also, thank you to Dr. Goggins and Jennifer Greiner for their exceptional care.
Lefty thank you for the happy and fun years we had with family and friends. We really enjoyed our trips and the cottage on Shawano Lake. I love and will miss you, Joan.
The family would like to thank Joan for all of her loving care throughout their years together, especially in his final days.
******
Committal Service: March 16, 2015 confirmed with cemetery records.
******
Marriage 1: Rita Sarah Pynenberg
•Married: 22 OCT 1949 in St John Nepomucene Church, Little Chute, Wisconsin
•Name: William George (Lefty) Geurts
•Sex: M
Information from the Little Chute Genealogy Society.
William “Lefty” Geurts Jr., Little Chute, age 86, passed away at home after an extended illness on Wednesday March 11, 2015.
He was born in Freedom on May 12, 1928 to the late William and Marie Geurts.
Following his 1945 graduation from Freedom High School, Lefty enlisted in the Navy. He was honorably discharged in 1948 and continued to serve for 5 years in the Naval Reserve. Lefty owned and operated the Star Lite Club from 1960-1999. He was a charter member and past president of the Freedom Lions Club. Lefty married Joan Diedrich on November 10, 1982.
Lefty was one of the kindest most generous people. He loved to spend time at the cottage on Shawano Lake. He adored his grandkids. His favorite past time was attending grandkids sporting events and watching the girls Pom & Dance. Lefty also liked spending time with friends Rodney and Charlie at the Dog Track. One of his favorite places was Our Lady of Refuge Shrine. He loved the Murphy’s and how their prayer group met each week for prayer and breakfast.
William is survived by his wife of 32 years, Joan; daughters: Lori Wojtowicz and Lisa (Scott) Secor; son Terry (fiancee Karen) Geurts; step children: Cheryl (Greg) Deering, Cindy (Keith) Gonnering, Terry and Greg Diedrich; grandchildren: Marcus (friend Bree) and Matt Wojtowicz, Ashley (fiancée Ricky) and Travis (friend Leah) Secor, Crystal (friend Vang), Kevin (Annie), Brian, Shawn and Tony Geurts; step grandchildren: Tyler, Troy, Tanner (friend Rhianna) and Trent Deering, Maria, Lizzy and Steph Gonnering; great grandchildren: Maverick, Chase, Kayden, Bernice, William and Hailee; siblings: Joyce Nackers, Ves (Angie) Geurts and Jane (Don) Coffey; sisters and brothers-in-law: Ione (friend Dean) Geurts, Dolores (Duane) Vanderloop, Tom (Muggs) Dercks, Clara, Myra and Bernice (friend Jim) Dercks; and good friends: Ione and Jack Ashauer, Wanda and Tom Vanstiphout, Evie and Dick Frederickson, Donna and Dave Dolittle, Rodney Wendt and Charlie Weller; neighbors Betty and Guy Senso; and special little friend Taylor Gloudemann. He is further survived by his other family, Mark (Kathy) Verhagen, Lori (Jeff) Evers and Karen (Andy) Sanders; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by two sons: Michael and Dennis; siblings: Tom Geurts and Joan Bowers; brothers-in-law: Harvey Bowers and Howard Nacker; Joan’s parents: Nick and Rose Dercks; and her siblings: Julia (Cyril) Reichel, Eleanor (Harvey) Mahn, Mutzie (Virgil) Helms, Irene (Mark) Verhagen, Lavern, Scuts (Lily), Paul (Ann), Rusty, Gene, Roger, Jim and David Dercks.
Visitation will be held Friday March 13, 2015 at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 Pine St. Little Chute) beginning at 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 1:00 p.m. The Rev. Msgr. James Vanden Hogen will officiate. Military honors will immediately follow. Following the luncheon there will be a gathering for friends and family at the Lazy Dog. Committal Highland Memorial Park.
Lefty wants to thank the Pynenberg family – he always thought so much of you. Also, thank you to Dr. Goggins and Jennifer Greiner for their exceptional care.
Lefty thank you for the happy and fun years we had with family and friends. We really enjoyed our trips and the cottage on Shawano Lake. I love and will miss you, Joan.
The family would like to thank Joan for all of her loving care throughout their years together, especially in his final days.
******
Committal Service: March 16, 2015 confirmed with cemetery records.
******
Marriage 1: Rita Sarah Pynenberg
•Married: 22 OCT 1949 in St John Nepomucene Church, Little Chute, Wisconsin
•Name: William George (Lefty) Geurts
•Sex: M
Information from the Little Chute Genealogy Society.
He was born in Freedom on May 12, 1928 to the late William and Marie Geurts.
Following his 1945 graduation from Freedom High School, Lefty enlisted in the Navy. He was honorably discharged in 1948 and continued to serve for 5 years in the Naval Reserve. Lefty owned and operated the Star Lite Club from 1960-1999. He was a charter member and past president of the Freedom Lions Club. Lefty married Joan Diedrich on November 10, 1982.
Lefty was one of the kindest most generous people. He loved to spend time at the cottage on Shawano Lake. He adored his grandkids. His favorite past time was attending grandkids sporting events and watching the girls Pom & Dance. Lefty also liked spending time with friends Rodney and Charlie at the Dog Track. One of his favorite places was Our Lady of Refuge Shrine. He loved the Murphy’s and how their prayer group met each week for prayer and breakfast.
William is survived by his wife of 32 years, Joan; daughters: Lori Wojtowicz and Lisa (Scott) Secor; son Terry (fiancee Karen) Geurts; step children: Cheryl (Greg) Deering, Cindy (Keith) Gonnering, Terry and Greg Diedrich; grandchildren: Marcus (friend Bree) and Matt Wojtowicz, Ashley (fiancée Ricky) and Travis (friend Leah) Secor, Crystal (friend Vang), Kevin (Annie), Brian, Shawn and Tony Geurts; step grandchildren: Tyler, Troy, Tanner (friend Rhianna) and Trent Deering, Maria, Lizzy and Steph Gonnering; great grandchildren: Maverick, Chase, Kayden, Bernice, William and Hailee; siblings: Joyce Nackers, Ves (Angie) Geurts and Jane (Don) Coffey; sisters and brothers-in-law: Ione (friend Dean) Geurts, Dolores (Duane) Vanderloop, Tom (Muggs) Dercks, Clara, Myra and Bernice (friend Jim) Dercks; and good friends: Ione and Jack Ashauer, Wanda and Tom Vanstiphout, Evie and Dick Frederickson, Donna and Dave Dolittle, Rodney Wendt and Charlie Weller; neighbors Betty and Guy Senso; and special little friend Taylor Gloudemann. He is further survived by his other family, Mark (Kathy) Verhagen, Lori (Jeff) Evers and Karen (Andy) Sanders; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by two sons: Michael and Dennis; siblings: Tom Geurts and Joan Bowers; brothers-in-law: Harvey Bowers and Howard Nacker; Joan’s parents: Nick and Rose Dercks; and her siblings: Julia (Cyril) Reichel, Eleanor (Harvey) Mahn, Mutzie (Virgil) Helms, Irene (Mark) Verhagen, Lavern, Scuts (Lily), Paul (Ann), Rusty, Gene, Roger, Jim and David Dercks.
Visitation will be held Friday March 13, 2015 at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 Pine St. Little Chute) beginning at 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 1:00 p.m. The Rev. Msgr. James Vanden Hogen will officiate. Military honors will immediately follow. Following the luncheon there will be a gathering for friends and family at the Lazy Dog. Committal Highland Memorial Park.
Lefty wants to thank the Pynenberg family – he always thought so much of you. Also, thank you to Dr. Goggins and Jennifer Greiner for their exceptional care.
Lefty thank you for the happy and fun years we had with family and friends. We really enjoyed our trips and the cottage on Shawano Lake. I love and will miss you, Joan.
The family would like to thank Joan for all of her loving care throughout their years together, especially in his final days.
******
Committal Service: March 16, 2015 confirmed with cemetery records.
******
Marriage 1: Rita Sarah Pynenberg
•Married: 22 OCT 1949 in St John Nepomucene Church, Little Chute, Wisconsin
•Name: William George (Lefty) Geurts
•Sex: M
Information from the Little Chute Genealogy Society.
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