William J. Welhouse, Jr.
November 16, 1926 ~ June 7, 2015 (age 88) 88 Years OldShare using:
William John Welhouse Jr.
William J. Welhouse Jr., 88, of Little Chute, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, June 7, 2015. Family was by his side to help him go to his eternal home. He was born on November 16, 1926, son of the late William Welhouse Sr. and Edna (Bedwell) Welhouse. On October 30, 1948, William was united in marriage to June Cotter. They were married for 48 years before she preceded him in death on August 29, 1996. He was a dedicated employee for the Little Chute School District for many years. He was also a master craftsman who built his home in Freedom and then rebuilt the home he resided in for 40 years in Little Chute. Throughout the years there were many woodworking items that were built for his children and grandchildren. He loved music and played many instruments, including guitar, harmonica, ukulele, accordion and hum strum. He enjoyed spending time with family. William was preceded in death by his daughter Bonnie Griesbach LeMieux. William is survived by his other children: Becky VandenOever, Little Chute; Barb Johnson, Kaukauna; William C. Welhouse III, Little Chute; grandchildren DeeDee Blake (Jered), Brenda Zemke (Keith), Dawn Kolaski (Billy) Dennis Griesbach Jr. (Amy), Nikki Griesbach (Ben Ullmer), Nathan Griesbach, Brian Heckel (Pam Boldt), Jodi Jackson (Chris), Lisa Wilz (Michael McQuillin), Connie Kramer (Marty), Curt Johnson (Ashley), Sean Johnson (Michelle); 20 great grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; a brother, Clayton Welhouse; sister-in-law, Beverly Sullivan; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends as well as his best kitty Fritzy.
William was preceded in death by his wife, parents, sons-in law: Curt Johnson and Bill VandenOever; and a sister-in-law, Red Welhouse.
Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at the Verkuilen-Van Deurzen Family Funeral Home, 101 Canal Street, Little Chute, with Msgr. James Vanden Hogen officiating. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Little Chute. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
