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Joseph Marcus Van Eperen

August 6, 1953 — October 17, 2014

Joseph Marcus Van Eperen, 61, went to the arms of his Heavenly Father on Friday, October 17, 2014 surrounded by his family at Fox River Nursing Home.

Joe was born on August 6, 1953 to Joseph and Eloisa (Mendez) Van Eperen in Appleton. He was an avid fisherman and loved nature especially the fall colors. He was a huge Packer fan, and he could always be seen wearing his green and gold Packers colors and enjoyed scratch off tickets. Most important to him was his family and he was always there for them, and the times they spent together will be forever treasured. Joe was a member of Holy Cross Parish and his deep and abiding faith were an inspiration to his family.

Joe is survived by his son Justin, who was the light of his life, his mother Eloisa Van Eperen, sisters; Joanmarie “Toby” Berken, Jean Berkers, Jacqueline (Abel) Rodriguez, Julie (Richard) Merritt, Jennifer (Jason) Smith, brother, James (Laura) Van Eperen. He is further survived by his favorite people, who he truly loved, his many nieces and nephews; Annette (Harlow) Rowe, Eric (Candace) Merritt, Adam Rodriguez, Elmer (Jacqueline) Keberlein III, Nicole Keberlein, Marcus Keberlein, Aaron (Jodi) Rodriguez, Corey (Nicci) Berkers, Angeline Rodriguez, Jacqueline Strunc, Hollyann Strunc, Alex Heimmermann, Madeleine Merritt, Andrea Heimmermann, Blake Heimmermann, James Van Eperen, Thomas Van Eperen, great nieces and nephews, Calleigh, Brevon, Landon, Peyton Merritt, Harlowe Rowe, Duncan Keberlein, and close friends; Elmer Keberlein II and Casey Arts and his many buddies at The Pub and Bob's Inn. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Van Eperen, his maternal grandparents, Henry and Mary Mendez and his paternal grandparents, Walter and Marie Van Eperen, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

The funeral liturgy will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 11:00 AM at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer St. Kaukauna with Fr Tom Pomeroy officiating. Interment will be in the Highland Memorial Park. A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com.

The family would like to thank the wonderful and caring staff at Fox River Nursing Home for the gentile and compassionate care shown to Joe and his family.

Joe, your kind, gentle spirit, faith, and love will live in our hearts forever. Your music will forever play and comfort us as you fly free in paradise. We love you.

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Saturday, October 22, 2022

9:00 - 11:00 am

Holy Cross Catholic Church

309 Desnoyer St, Kaukauna, WI 54130

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Appleton Highland Memorial Park

3131 N Richmond St, Appleton, WI 54911

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