Gary Heuvel

Gary R."Hoovie" Vanden Heuvel, age 63, of Gillett, passed away Saturday evening, August 20, 2011 with his family by his side. He was born on March 19, 1948, son of the late Orville and Gertrude (Kohl) Vanden Heuvel.

Gary married his long time sweetheart Nancy Kelly and they were blessed with 45 years together and had four wonderful children.

He was employed with L & S Truck as a diesel technician. Weekends were spent enjoying carpentry with his best friend Jack.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his children: Lance Vanden Heuvel, Suamico; Todd Vanden Heuvel (fiance Amber Parker), Oneida; Angie ( special son-in-law Jamey) Sigl, Seymour; Sam (Margaret) Vanden Heuvel, Oneida; 11 grandchildren: Devon, Landon, Kaden, Chaselyn, Roman, Kelden, Reese, Kennedi, Garret, Vincent, Owen and ?; brothers and sisters: Donald (Sandy) Vanden Heuvel, Kimberly; Betty (Jerry) Behrens, Appleton; Jack (Sharon) Vanden Heuvel, Appleton; Pat (Scott) Gooding, Appleton; David (Char) Vanden Heuvel, Appleton; mother-in-law, Vermelia Doxtator Buchman, Oneida

Friends may call on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Oneida from 9:30 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM with Father David Hoffman and Deacon Bobby Doxtator officiating. Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com

Our father was a strong, smart, caring, genuine and hardworking man. He loved his family and would do anything to make sure they were in good hands. He made us who we are today, to be genuine, family oriented and to be true to who we are. He was a true inspiration to all of us, we are very thankful for having such a great father. Dad loved the outdoors and taught us how to be sportsman. We learned so many valuable things from dad, such as: how to be strong, respect each other, hunt, fish, carpentry, mechanic and that anything is possible. We couldn't ask God for a better father and grandfather. Not only is he our dad, he is our hero. Thanks for everything Dad, you will be missed but never forgotten. Love you Dad.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all family and friends especially his brothers and sisters, also Milt and Yogi, Gary and Jean, Steve and Wallie for all their love, support and generosity throughout the past year.