In Memory Of
John Van Lanen
1933
2016
John Van Lanen
January 11, 1933 — October 10, 2016
John E. "Jack" Van Lanen, age 83, of Green Bay, died peacefully, Monday, October 10, 2016 at Unity Hospice, surrounded by family and friends. He was born January 11, 1933 in Green Bay to the late George and Grace (Nichols) Van Lanen.
Jack grew up in Green Bay among a very loving, blended family. Throughout the years he carried on the deep love and belief in family values. As children, Jack's nieces and nephews remember him as the "fun" uncle. He made them laugh, picked them up when they fell and dried their tears. He always convinced them that there wasn't much to cry about. As the children grew older, he was their voice of reason, man of strength and guidance and they realized that Jack's love was never-ending.
Throughout his life, Jack was employed by Northwest Engineering and Van Lanen Printing. Although he enjoyed his work, his true passion was the relationships he developed with customers. He enjoyed trips to the casino, cheering on the Packers and golfing.
To every one of his family and friends, he was a man to lean on and believe in. He was "our hero." Jack will be missed by his whole family.
Jack is survived by his many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and sisters-in-law, Mary and Dorothy "Dot."
He was preceded in death by his step-mother, Ida (Van Gaerden) Van Lanen; 3 brothers: Richard "Whitey", Bill and Don Van Lanen; 3 step-brothers: Robert, Wesley and Hal Lindell and a step-sister, June (Moore) Lindell.
Visitation will be held at RESURRECTION CATHOLIC PARISH (333 Hilltop Dr., Green Bay), Friday, October 14, 2016 from 9 to 10:45 AM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 AM with Bishop Robert Morneau officiating. Entombment will be in Allouez Catholic Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum.
Our special thanks to the staff at the Bellevue Retirement Home for your guidance and understanding. Also a warm and heartfelt thank you to everyone at Unity Hospice. You gave Jack all of the comfort and peace he needed and supported our family in a time when we could not see the light.
May Jack be at peace and surrounded by love in the arms of our Lord.
"To share a memory of Jack or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below."
Jack grew up in Green Bay among a very loving, blended family. Throughout the years he carried on the deep love and belief in family values. As children, Jack's nieces and nephews remember him as the "fun" uncle. He made them laugh, picked them up when they fell and dried their tears. He always convinced them that there wasn't much to cry about. As the children grew older, he was their voice of reason, man of strength and guidance and they realized that Jack's love was never-ending.
Throughout his life, Jack was employed by Northwest Engineering and Van Lanen Printing. Although he enjoyed his work, his true passion was the relationships he developed with customers. He enjoyed trips to the casino, cheering on the Packers and golfing.
To every one of his family and friends, he was a man to lean on and believe in. He was "our hero." Jack will be missed by his whole family.
Jack is survived by his many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and sisters-in-law, Mary and Dorothy "Dot."
He was preceded in death by his step-mother, Ida (Van Gaerden) Van Lanen; 3 brothers: Richard "Whitey", Bill and Don Van Lanen; 3 step-brothers: Robert, Wesley and Hal Lindell and a step-sister, June (Moore) Lindell.
Visitation will be held at RESURRECTION CATHOLIC PARISH (333 Hilltop Dr., Green Bay), Friday, October 14, 2016 from 9 to 10:45 AM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 AM with Bishop Robert Morneau officiating. Entombment will be in Allouez Catholic Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum.
Our special thanks to the staff at the Bellevue Retirement Home for your guidance and understanding. Also a warm and heartfelt thank you to everyone at Unity Hospice. You gave Jack all of the comfort and peace he needed and supported our family in a time when we could not see the light.
May Jack be at peace and surrounded by love in the arms of our Lord.
"To share a memory of Jack or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below."
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