John T. Vandenberg, 60, died at St. Mary’s Medical Center on Friday, June 23, 2006. He was born in Racine on September 16, 1945 to the late Jerome and Catherine (nee: Zeyen) Vandenberg. On June 28, 1969, he married the former Virginia Loomis. She preceded him in death on June 22, 1991. On March 15, 2003, he married the former Marilyn Sliker. John worked for Miller Brewery for over 31 years, retiring in 2005. He was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church and was active with the Racine Drum and Bugle Corps. John also loved to spend his Sundays watching the Green Bay Packers. In addition to his loving wife, Marilyn, his survivors include his children, Sean Vandenberg of Milwaukee, Maureen (Jaysen) Waterstraat of Greendale, WI, Jen Vandenberg of Milwaukee, Chris (Maria) Vandenberg of Waukesha; step-children, Rick Howe, Mark Howe, and Tracy Howe all of Racine; grandchildren, Alex and Anna Waterstraat, Grace Vandenberg; step-grandchildren, Derrick, Mikey, Andy, Fallynn, Collin, and Elijah; sister, Kathy Vandenberg of Racine; brother-in-law, John (Carol) Sliker of Delavan, sister-in-law, Kathy (Russ) Madsen of Florida, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to meet at St. Edward Catholic Church (15th and Grove) on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. for the celebration on John’s funeral Mass with Rev. Thomas Marr officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery on Kinzie Ave. There will be a visitation in the church on Tuesday from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Abbie Ward says
Dear Jen and Family,
I am sorry about your loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Abbie
The Kindred Family says
For the loss that you had words do not heal but our deep sympathy we do send. Also, Please know that the God of Comfort is there to give support daily (Isa. 41:13 to help all of you cope with such a deep loss.
Barb Kovats Tuttle says
I just today learned of John’s passing from one of my Dominican College classmates. Although I did not see John after our college days, I remember him well. He actually was brave enough and patient enough to teach me to drive a stick shift back in the 1960’s. John was really a good guy. You surely have my sympathy and prayers.