Lawrence's obituary was added to his memorial on 11-5-2022 ---Judy Johnson
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Lawrence "Dave" Van Pelt, 96, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at Brookstone Acres in Columbus.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 17 at 10:30 AM at Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus with Rev. Cory Burma, Rev. Michael Klatt, and Rev. Ernest Smith participating in the service.
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Wednesday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church.
There will be a family prayer service on Wednesday at 10:15 AM at the church.
Interment will be in the Columbus Cemetery Wednesday afternoon.
Military honors by the American Legion Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard will be given at the church.
Lawrence Vernon "Dave" Van Pelt was born March 7, 1920, in Pottersville, New Jersey, to Walter and Eliza (Moore) Van Pelt.
He attended grade school in Pottersville and Somerville High School, Somerville, New Jersey.
At the age of 16 Dave began a career of interior/exterior painting working for Nelson Wortman in Far Hills, New Jersey.
On March 25, 1942, Dave entered the United States Army during World War II. Dave was a member of the 302nd Engineer Combat Battalion. He was awarded the American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, and a Bronze Star. Dave was honorably discharged on December 31, 1945.
Upon his return from military duty, he returned to painting.
On March 15, 1947, Dave was united in marriage to Lillian Fox at Pottersville Reform Church in Pottersville.
In 1983 Dave retired from painting and in 1988, he and Lillian moved to Columbus, Nebraska, where they made their home.
Dave was a charter and active member of the Pottersville Volunteer Fire Company, and a member of the Pottersville Sportsmen Club. He was also a life member of the International Brotherhood of Painters & Allied Trades. Dave was a member of the American Legion and Peace Lutheran Church.
Dave enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, bowling, and refinishing furniture. He and Lillian enjoyed riding motorcycles, and he was a member of the Retread Motorcycle Club. He loved spending time with his grand and great-grandchildren, watching and feeding the birds and squirrels, and taking care of his dog "Bear".
Dave is survived by:
Daughter: Penny (James) Gulden of Lewisburg, PA
Daughter: Cindy (Alan) Gasper of Columbus, NE
Grandchildren: George (Stacey) Gasper of Columbus, NE
Susan (Dana) Olmer of Columbus, NE
Cara (Brian) Buttari of Levittown, PA
James A. Gulden of Lewisburg, PA
John A. Gulden of Lewisburg, PA
Great Grandchildren: Joshua Gasper of Columbus, NE
Hunter Gasper of Columbus, NE
Tanner Gasper of Columbus, NE
Kaylee Olmer of Columbus, NE
Kyle Olmer of Columbus, NE
Jaime Buttari of Levittown, PA
Jesse Buttari of Levittown, PA
One Niece
Four Nephews
Dave was preceded in death by:
Parents – Walter and Eliza Van Pelt
Wife – Lillian Van Pelt on January 31, 2016
Sisters – Sarah Crotsley and Doris Apgar
Service Folder Information
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be
So He put his arms around you and whispered "Come with Me."
With tearful eyes we watched you suffer, and saw you fade away.
Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest
God broke our hearts to prove, He only takes the BEST.
It's lonesome here without you, we miss you more each day
Life doesn't seem the same since you've gone away.
When days are sad and lonely, and everything goes wrong
We seem to hear you whisper, "Cheer up and carry on."
Each time we see your picture, you seem to smile and say
"Don't cry, I'm in God's keeping, we'll meet again someday!"
In Loving Memory Of
Dave Van Pelt
Born
Sunday, March 7, 1920
Pottersville, New Jersey
Entered Into Rest
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Columbus, Nebraska
Service
Wednesday, August 17, 2016 10:30 AM
Peace Lutheran Church
Columbus, Nebraska
Officiants
Rev. Cory Burma, Rev. Michael Klatt, Rev. Ernest Smith
Music
Ann Cattau – Organist & Soloist
"I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry"
Congregational Hymns
"On Eagle's Wings"
"My Faith Looks Up To Thee"
"The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want"
Casket Bearers
George Gasper, Dana Olmer, Joshua Gasper, Hunter Gasper, Tanner Gasper, Kyle Olmer
Honorary Bearers
James A. Gulden and John A. Gulden
Military Honors
The American Legion, Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard
Interment
Columbus Cemetery
Columbus, Nebraska
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Lawrence "Dave" Van Pelt, 96, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at Brookstone Acres in Columbus.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 17 at 10:30 AM at Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus with Rev. Cory Burma, Rev. Michael Klatt, and Rev. Ernest Smith participating in the service.
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Wednesday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church.
There will be a family prayer service on Wednesday at 10:15 AM at the church.
Interment will be in the Columbus Cemetery Wednesday afternoon.
Military honors by the American Legion Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard will be given at the church.
Lawrence Vernon "Dave" Van Pelt was born March 7, 1920, in Pottersville, New Jersey, to Walter and Eliza (Moore) Van Pelt.
He attended grade school in Pottersville and Somerville High School, Somerville, New Jersey.
At the age of 16 Dave began a career of interior/exterior painting working for Nelson Wortman in Far Hills, New Jersey.
On March 25, 1942, Dave entered the United States Army during World War II. Dave was a member of the 302nd Engineer Combat Battalion. He was awarded the American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, and a Bronze Star. Dave was honorably discharged on December 31, 1945.
Upon his return from military duty, he returned to painting.
On March 15, 1947, Dave was united in marriage to Lillian Fox at Pottersville Reform Church in Pottersville.
In 1983 Dave retired from painting and in 1988, he and Lillian moved to Columbus, Nebraska, where they made their home.
Dave was a charter and active member of the Pottersville Volunteer Fire Company, and a member of the Pottersville Sportsmen Club. He was also a life member of the International Brotherhood of Painters & Allied Trades. Dave was a member of the American Legion and Peace Lutheran Church.
Dave enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, bowling, and refinishing furniture. He and Lillian enjoyed riding motorcycles, and he was a member of the Retread Motorcycle Club. He loved spending time with his grand and great-grandchildren, watching and feeding the birds and squirrels, and taking care of his dog "Bear".
Dave is survived by:
Daughter: Penny (James) Gulden of Lewisburg, PA
Daughter: Cindy (Alan) Gasper of Columbus, NE
Grandchildren: George (Stacey) Gasper of Columbus, NE
Susan (Dana) Olmer of Columbus, NE
Cara (Brian) Buttari of Levittown, PA
James A. Gulden of Lewisburg, PA
John A. Gulden of Lewisburg, PA
Great Grandchildren: Joshua Gasper of Columbus, NE
Hunter Gasper of Columbus, NE
Tanner Gasper of Columbus, NE
Kaylee Olmer of Columbus, NE
Kyle Olmer of Columbus, NE
Jaime Buttari of Levittown, PA
Jesse Buttari of Levittown, PA
One Niece
Four Nephews
Dave was preceded in death by:
Parents – Walter and Eliza Van Pelt
Wife – Lillian Van Pelt on January 31, 2016
Sisters – Sarah Crotsley and Doris Apgar
Service Folder Information
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be
So He put his arms around you and whispered "Come with Me."
With tearful eyes we watched you suffer, and saw you fade away.
Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest
God broke our hearts to prove, He only takes the BEST.
It's lonesome here without you, we miss you more each day
Life doesn't seem the same since you've gone away.
When days are sad and lonely, and everything goes wrong
We seem to hear you whisper, "Cheer up and carry on."
Each time we see your picture, you seem to smile and say
"Don't cry, I'm in God's keeping, we'll meet again someday!"
In Loving Memory Of
Dave Van Pelt
Born
Sunday, March 7, 1920
Pottersville, New Jersey
Entered Into Rest
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Columbus, Nebraska
Service
Wednesday, August 17, 2016 10:30 AM
Peace Lutheran Church
Columbus, Nebraska
Officiants
Rev. Cory Burma, Rev. Michael Klatt, Rev. Ernest Smith
Music
Ann Cattau – Organist & Soloist
"I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry"
Congregational Hymns
"On Eagle's Wings"
"My Faith Looks Up To Thee"
"The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want"
Casket Bearers
George Gasper, Dana Olmer, Joshua Gasper, Hunter Gasper, Tanner Gasper, Kyle Olmer
Honorary Bearers
James A. Gulden and John A. Gulden
Military Honors
The American Legion, Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard
Interment
Columbus Cemetery
Columbus, Nebraska
Lawrence's obituary was added to his memorial on 11-5-2022 ---Judy Johnson
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Lawrence "Dave" Van Pelt, 96, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at Brookstone Acres in Columbus.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 17 at 10:30 AM at Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus with Rev. Cory Burma, Rev. Michael Klatt, and Rev. Ernest Smith participating in the service.
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Wednesday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church.
There will be a family prayer service on Wednesday at 10:15 AM at the church.
Interment will be in the Columbus Cemetery Wednesday afternoon.
Military honors by the American Legion Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard will be given at the church.
Lawrence Vernon "Dave" Van Pelt was born March 7, 1920, in Pottersville, New Jersey, to Walter and Eliza (Moore) Van Pelt.
He attended grade school in Pottersville and Somerville High School, Somerville, New Jersey.
At the age of 16 Dave began a career of interior/exterior painting working for Nelson Wortman in Far Hills, New Jersey.
On March 25, 1942, Dave entered the United States Army during World War II. Dave was a member of the 302nd Engineer Combat Battalion. He was awarded the American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, and a Bronze Star. Dave was honorably discharged on December 31, 1945.
Upon his return from military duty, he returned to painting.
On March 15, 1947, Dave was united in marriage to Lillian Fox at Pottersville Reform Church in Pottersville.
In 1983 Dave retired from painting and in 1988, he and Lillian moved to Columbus, Nebraska, where they made their home.
Dave was a charter and active member of the Pottersville Volunteer Fire Company, and a member of the Pottersville Sportsmen Club. He was also a life member of the International Brotherhood of Painters & Allied Trades. Dave was a member of the American Legion and Peace Lutheran Church.
Dave enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, bowling, and refinishing furniture. He and Lillian enjoyed riding motorcycles, and he was a member of the Retread Motorcycle Club. He loved spending time with his grand and great-grandchildren, watching and feeding the birds and squirrels, and taking care of his dog "Bear".
Dave is survived by:
Daughter: Penny (James) Gulden of Lewisburg, PA
Daughter: Cindy (Alan) Gasper of Columbus, NE
Grandchildren: George (Stacey) Gasper of Columbus, NE
Susan (Dana) Olmer of Columbus, NE
Cara (Brian) Buttari of Levittown, PA
James A. Gulden of Lewisburg, PA
John A. Gulden of Lewisburg, PA
Great Grandchildren: Joshua Gasper of Columbus, NE
Hunter Gasper of Columbus, NE
Tanner Gasper of Columbus, NE
Kaylee Olmer of Columbus, NE
Kyle Olmer of Columbus, NE
Jaime Buttari of Levittown, PA
Jesse Buttari of Levittown, PA
One Niece
Four Nephews
Dave was preceded in death by:
Parents – Walter and Eliza Van Pelt
Wife – Lillian Van Pelt on January 31, 2016
Sisters – Sarah Crotsley and Doris Apgar
Service Folder Information
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be
So He put his arms around you and whispered "Come with Me."
With tearful eyes we watched you suffer, and saw you fade away.
Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest
God broke our hearts to prove, He only takes the BEST.
It's lonesome here without you, we miss you more each day
Life doesn't seem the same since you've gone away.
When days are sad and lonely, and everything goes wrong
We seem to hear you whisper, "Cheer up and carry on."
Each time we see your picture, you seem to smile and say
"Don't cry, I'm in God's keeping, we'll meet again someday!"
In Loving Memory Of
Dave Van Pelt
Born
Sunday, March 7, 1920
Pottersville, New Jersey
Entered Into Rest
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Columbus, Nebraska
Service
Wednesday, August 17, 2016 10:30 AM
Peace Lutheran Church
Columbus, Nebraska
Officiants
Rev. Cory Burma, Rev. Michael Klatt, Rev. Ernest Smith
Music
Ann Cattau – Organist & Soloist
"I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry"
Congregational Hymns
"On Eagle's Wings"
"My Faith Looks Up To Thee"
"The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want"
Casket Bearers
George Gasper, Dana Olmer, Joshua Gasper, Hunter Gasper, Tanner Gasper, Kyle Olmer
Honorary Bearers
James A. Gulden and John A. Gulden
Military Honors
The American Legion, Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard
Interment
Columbus Cemetery
Columbus, Nebraska
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Lawrence "Dave" Van Pelt, 96, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at Brookstone Acres in Columbus.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 17 at 10:30 AM at Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus with Rev. Cory Burma, Rev. Michael Klatt, and Rev. Ernest Smith participating in the service.
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Wednesday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church.
There will be a family prayer service on Wednesday at 10:15 AM at the church.
Interment will be in the Columbus Cemetery Wednesday afternoon.
Military honors by the American Legion Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard will be given at the church.
Lawrence Vernon "Dave" Van Pelt was born March 7, 1920, in Pottersville, New Jersey, to Walter and Eliza (Moore) Van Pelt.
He attended grade school in Pottersville and Somerville High School, Somerville, New Jersey.
At the age of 16 Dave began a career of interior/exterior painting working for Nelson Wortman in Far Hills, New Jersey.
On March 25, 1942, Dave entered the United States Army during World War II. Dave was a member of the 302nd Engineer Combat Battalion. He was awarded the American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, and a Bronze Star. Dave was honorably discharged on December 31, 1945.
Upon his return from military duty, he returned to painting.
On March 15, 1947, Dave was united in marriage to Lillian Fox at Pottersville Reform Church in Pottersville.
In 1983 Dave retired from painting and in 1988, he and Lillian moved to Columbus, Nebraska, where they made their home.
Dave was a charter and active member of the Pottersville Volunteer Fire Company, and a member of the Pottersville Sportsmen Club. He was also a life member of the International Brotherhood of Painters & Allied Trades. Dave was a member of the American Legion and Peace Lutheran Church.
Dave enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, bowling, and refinishing furniture. He and Lillian enjoyed riding motorcycles, and he was a member of the Retread Motorcycle Club. He loved spending time with his grand and great-grandchildren, watching and feeding the birds and squirrels, and taking care of his dog "Bear".
Dave is survived by:
Daughter: Penny (James) Gulden of Lewisburg, PA
Daughter: Cindy (Alan) Gasper of Columbus, NE
Grandchildren: George (Stacey) Gasper of Columbus, NE
Susan (Dana) Olmer of Columbus, NE
Cara (Brian) Buttari of Levittown, PA
James A. Gulden of Lewisburg, PA
John A. Gulden of Lewisburg, PA
Great Grandchildren: Joshua Gasper of Columbus, NE
Hunter Gasper of Columbus, NE
Tanner Gasper of Columbus, NE
Kaylee Olmer of Columbus, NE
Kyle Olmer of Columbus, NE
Jaime Buttari of Levittown, PA
Jesse Buttari of Levittown, PA
One Niece
Four Nephews
Dave was preceded in death by:
Parents – Walter and Eliza Van Pelt
Wife – Lillian Van Pelt on January 31, 2016
Sisters – Sarah Crotsley and Doris Apgar
Service Folder Information
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be
So He put his arms around you and whispered "Come with Me."
With tearful eyes we watched you suffer, and saw you fade away.
Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest
God broke our hearts to prove, He only takes the BEST.
It's lonesome here without you, we miss you more each day
Life doesn't seem the same since you've gone away.
When days are sad and lonely, and everything goes wrong
We seem to hear you whisper, "Cheer up and carry on."
Each time we see your picture, you seem to smile and say
"Don't cry, I'm in God's keeping, we'll meet again someday!"
In Loving Memory Of
Dave Van Pelt
Born
Sunday, March 7, 1920
Pottersville, New Jersey
Entered Into Rest
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Columbus, Nebraska
Service
Wednesday, August 17, 2016 10:30 AM
Peace Lutheran Church
Columbus, Nebraska
Officiants
Rev. Cory Burma, Rev. Michael Klatt, Rev. Ernest Smith
Music
Ann Cattau – Organist & Soloist
"I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry"
Congregational Hymns
"On Eagle's Wings"
"My Faith Looks Up To Thee"
"The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want"
Casket Bearers
George Gasper, Dana Olmer, Joshua Gasper, Hunter Gasper, Tanner Gasper, Kyle Olmer
Honorary Bearers
James A. Gulden and John A. Gulden
Military Honors
The American Legion, Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard
Interment
Columbus Cemetery
Columbus, Nebraska
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