Adrian J. Van Roy, Sr.

Adrian Van Roy passed away at the Appleton Medical Center on Thursday, August 20, 2009 after a lingering illness. He was born in Kimberly on April 4, 1933, son of the late Norbert Van Roy and Violet (Vanden Wyngaard) Van Roy; Adrian left school early to join the Army, to serve his country in the Korean War. Upon his return, he found work at Thilmany Pulp and Paper in Kaukauna. Across the crowded dance floor at the Cinderella Ballroom, Adrian spotted the former Marlene Moderson, and on July 16, 1955 she became his wife. Adrian remained employed at Thilmany until his retirement in 1994.

Adrian was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman. He had a genuine love for all of God's creation, and was a former member of the Fox Valley Bass Club. He very much enjoyed his rustic, backwoods lifestyle when he spent time at his “castle” near Amberg. He was a talented artist and was gifted in both drawing and painting. Adrian could fix anything, and family frequently brought their projects to him for his opinion and help.

Adrian is survived by his wife: Marlene Van Roy of Kimberly; a son: Adrian (John Schaub) Van Roy of Appleton; four daughters: Sue (Bill) Nicolaison of Ocala, Florida; Linda (Scott) Schmitz of Darboy; Cindy Van Roy of Kaukauna and her fiancé Steve Van Heuklon; and Brenda (Todd) Korth of Menasha; six grandchildren: Nikki (Steve) Logan, Bob Nicolaison and his fiancée Rebecca Rondou, Amanda (Jed) Knorr, Ashley Schmitz and her special friend Jake Janssen, Kayla Korth, and Leah Korth; three great-grandchildren: Sean Logan, Jordyn Logan, and Jonathon Nicolaison. There is another great-grandchild who will join the family next March. Adrian is also survived by two sisters: Mildred Toddings of Sebring, Florida and Kathleen Van Roy of Appleton; a brother-in-law: Leo Dorn of Fre edom; and a special cousin: Dennis (Bobbie) Vanden Wyngaard of Kimberly. Marlene's brothers and sister are Shirley Hale of Kimberly; Merlin “Butch” (Dorothy) Moderson of Appleton, and Ronald (Jan) Moderson of Menasha. There are also many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and other relatives and friends surviving. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Barbara Jean, Norbert Raymond, Cecelia Dorn, and Julia (Michael) Mesun; and a brother-in-law: Don Hale.

Funeral services for Adrian will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at the Jansen Fargo Funeral Home in Kimberly, with Rev. Wil Tabb of Kimberly Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park with full military honors. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday, August 24, 2009 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again Tuesday morning from 10:00 AM until the hour of the service.

Adrian was a hard-working man who seldom missed a day of work, who always saw the good in others, and treated everyone like they were special. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

The family would like to thank everyone at Theda Care at Home, especially Paul Halbach, for all of his care, concern, and compassion. We will never forget your kindness.

Adrian: We've come along way together, and until we meet again, you will be forever in my heart. Love, Marlene.

Dad: We will love you forever and ever. –Your children.

Jansen Fargo Funeral Home
204 E. Kimberly Avenue
Kimberly, WI 54136
920-788-6202