KENNETH VANDER VELDEN

Kenneth W. Vander Velden, of Wild Rose, age 66, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. He was born April 3, 1946 in Kaukauna, son of the late Donald and June (Thien) Vander Velden. Ken married Dorothy Wadel on December 15, 1999, in Appleton. He retired from Thilmany Papers in 2005 after 37 years of employment. Ken enjoyed fishing, hunting and NASCAR. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; five children: Todd (Cassandra) Vander Velden, Mark Vander Velden, Anita (Michael) Pemberton, Christopher (Raelyn Johnson) Sorenson, Michelle (Michael) Barth; four grandchildren: Amanda, Duncan, Conner and Jarred; his brothers and sisters: Jerry Vander Velden, Don (Vonnie) Vander Velden, Lori Hodges, John Vander Velden, Tim (Jo) Vander Velden, Bill (Donna) Vander Velden, Dave (Rose) Vander Velden, Dina (Scott) Mumford, Dan (Patti) Vander Velden, Jane (Orville) Koehler; brothers-in-law: Walter (Linda) Wadel, Steven (Judy) Wadel; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Ken was preceded in death by a niece, Kelly Bozzacchi; a brother-in-law, Peter Hodges; and his father and mother-in-law, Walter and Arlene Wadel. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2012, at Neenahs Westgor Funeral Home. The visitation will be held on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers a memorial is being established. Westgor Funeral Home 205 W. Doty Ave. Neenah 722-7151 Online condolences: www.westgorfuneralhomes.com