James Van Lankvelt

James Van Lankvelt - “Jim” - Little Chute - Age 86, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Jim, also known as “Jim the worker,” “Cucks,” and “Slippery,” was born on Aug. 27, 1934, in Little Chute son of the late Theodore and Henrietta (Pennings) Van Lankvelt. He graduated from St. John Catholic High School in 1953. After serving his country in the U.S. Army he went to work for 42 years at Kimberly Clark and retired as a pipefitter from Midtec. Jim married Audrey Sanderfoot on Oct. 1, 1960, at St. John Catholic Church in Little Chute. Jim enjoyed traveling with Audrey and especially enjoyed visiting Jim’s brother in Texas. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Jim is survived by his wife: Audrey; his children: Joe Van Lankvelt, Steve (Sheila) Van Lankvelt, Kristy (Mickie) Hipp and Karla (Lance) Smith. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Austin and Dillon Van Lankvelt, Amanda (Bob Barron) Van Lankvelt, Katelyn Van Lankvelt, KyLey and MicKayla Hipp, Nathan, Elise and Erja Smith. He is further survived by his brother: Larry (Carol) Van Lankvelt; sister-in-law: CuCa Van Lankvelt and numerous nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by an infant daughter; his siblings: Wilbur (Eleanore) Van Lankvelt, Delores (Wally) Schmidt, Harvey (Mildred) Van Lankvelt, Jerome Van Lankvelt, Joan (Bill) Landerman, Roger Van Lankvelt, Carol (Ron) Diedrich, and Sharon (Andy) Stumpf. He is further preceded in death by in-laws, Shirley (Phil) Van Lankvelt, Richard (Ruby) Sanderfoot and Robert Sanderfoot.  Funeral services were held March 5 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church with Fr. Ron Belitz officiating. Burial followed in St. John Cemetery with military honors performed by the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258. For online condolences, please visit: www.verkuilenfh.com.  “In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”

Verkuilen-Van Deurzen Family Funeral Home, 101 Canal St., Little Chute, WI 54140, 920-788-3321, www.verkuilenfh.com