Jack Van Wie (1928-2015)

Jack Van Wie

Jack M. Van Wie, 87 of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania.  He was born on September 27, 1928, in Kenosha Wisconsin.

He is survived by children, Patrick (Pamela) Andersen, Pamela (Michael) DeWitt, Robin (Tim) Martin, Lori (Shawn) Hoeksema; Son-in-law, Alan Van loon; sister, Marge Sekerak; Brothers, Duane  (Shirley) Van Wie, Gene Van Wie; Sister-in-law, Louise Van Wie; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Maurice Van Wie and Lenore (Sorensen) Van Wie; Brothers, Dean Van Wie and Don Van Wie; Sister-in-law Delores Van Wie; First wife, Penelope (Kinkle) Van Wie; Daughter,  Cathy Van Loon; Second wife, Louadell (Smith) Van Wie; Son Earl Smith.

Jack was employed by YULE and Yellow Freight System for over 40 years, retiring in 1991. He enjoyed cribbage, trivia, and traveling. He recently moved to Pennsylvania to live with his son Patrick and daughter-in-law.

A memorial service will be held for Jack on Saturday, November 28th, 2015 at 11:00AM at St. Mary’s Lutheran Church (2001-80th Street). Visitation with the family will take place at the church from 9:30AM until the time of services.

Thought for Jack Van Wie (1928-2015)

  • Bill Sekerak says:

    My Uncle Jack was a unique individual. He was someone who could always make you laugh and someone who obviously enjoyed life. We spoke frequently in the last few years of his life on the phone. I live in California and he once visited my mother and my family and he quickly became my teenage daughter’s favorite Uncle. I miss him very much.

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