Donald Van Handel
September 19, 1987 — August 13, 2011
VAN HANDEL, DONALD F.
New London
Age 79, passed away early Saturday morning, August 13, 2011, at New London Family Medical Center. He was born August 4, 1932. On September 19, 1987, he was united in marriage to Linda (Gehrke) Doucette.
Don was an Army veteran. He was employed at Neenah Foundry until his retirement, and then worked at Huettl's for many years as a bus driver and mechanic. He enjoyed time spent camping especially at Captain's Cove. Fishing, cribbage, bowling and playing miniature golf were some of his favorite past-times.
Survivors include: his wife, Linda; children: Russ (special friend Gloria) Van Handel, Menasha; Deb (Mike) Lewis, Clintonville; Darlene (Jeff) McNichols, Black Creek; Jeff Doucette (special friend Courtney Mastey), Shiocton; Kevin (Stacy) Doucette, Shiocton; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Alice (Ervin) Van Asten, Appleton.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Scott.
Friends may call at the Muehl - Boettcher Funeral Home in Seymour on Tuesday, August 16, 2011, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., with services at 7:30 p.m. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Appleton. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com
Special thank you to Theda Care Hospice and the staff of New London Family Medical Center.