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Francis Vervoort

March 28, 1944 — May 28, 2016

Francis J. VerVoort, age 72, of Seymour passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 28, 1944 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, a son of the late Peter and Ruth (Meulemens) VerVoort. He was united in marriage to Judy M. Gritt on June 15, 1968 in Seymour.

Fran was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Seymour, a choir member for many years, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a member of St. Vincent DePaul. He had also served in the Army Reserves, 395th Ordinance Co.

Fran worked as an auto body technician for Gustman's in Seymour and also operated Fran's Auto Body. He retired from Stora Enso in Kimberly as a machine operator.

Fran's family and grandchildren gave him much more joy than anything else in the world. Each and every one of them were treasured in Fran's heart.

He is survived by his wife, Judy; his children: Scott (Angel) VerVoort, Mike (Jeanne) VerVoort, Jeff (Marlene) VerVoort, Glen (Sarah) VerVoort, and Kim (Bill) VanHandel; grandchildren: Colton, Megan, Cheyenne, Brianna, Nick, Justin, Bryce, Brooke, Devin, Rachel, James, Levi, Jacob, Brian, and Alyssa; great-grandchildren: Otto, Mavryk, and Dezyl; Further survived by his siblings: Rosemary (Dale) Van Elsen, Gary (Karen) VerVoort, Kay (Bill) Roskom, Dan VerVoort, Dar (Bob) Price, and Bill (Marcia) VerVoort; in-laws: Keith (Jan) Gritt, Karen (Bert) Gietman, Eddie (Mary) Gritt, Mary (Jerry) Lawrence, Carolyn (Bruce) Fassbender, June (Terreson) Parr, Christine Vander Zanden, Becky (Gary) Schaumberg, Steve Gritt, Michael, (Jeanne) Gritt, Kim (Bruce) Johnson, and Jennifer (Bob) Wagner; and special aunt, Sister Jean Anthony

Fran was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Mary; grandson, Kyle; daughter-in-law, Bev; special nephew, Joe; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edward and Esther Gritt.

Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm with a parish prayer service at 7:30 pm. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at St. John Catholic Church from 9:30 am until the funeral mass at 11 am with Fr. Brian Belongia and Deacon Rich Matuszak officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery with military honors.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com

The family wishes to express special thanks to Dr. David Ebben, Dr. Thomas Mattio, and Unity Hospice and Palliative Care for all their care of Fran over the years.

Fran, we could have not asked for a better husband, father, and grandfather for our family. We all love you very much and will forever cherish all the special memories.

  • Visitation

    May 31, 2016
    4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home

    358 S. Main Street
    Seymour, WI
    (920) 833-2328
  • Visitation

    June 01, 2016
    9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

    St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

    915 Ivory Street
    Seymour, WI
    (920) 833-6140
  • Funeral Mass

    June 01, 2016
    11:00 AM

    St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

    915 Ivory Street
    Seymour, WI
    (920) 833-6140

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