Verna B. Sigl

Verna B. Sigl, age 96, of Little Chute, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 15, 1926, daughter of the late Henry and Lena (Verstegen) DeBruin. On May 6, 1950, Verna married Gerald “Jerry” Sigl at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Little Chute.

Verna worked as a crossing guard for nearly 30 years. She enjoyed taking trips up north to stay at the cottage as well as spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Verna is survived by her sons: Bob (Diane), Dick (Mary), and Ron Sigl; 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sister, Ione Geerts; sisters-in-law: Carol DeBruin, Janice (Gary) Ziesemer; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, Verna was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry; siblings: Ron DeBruin, Rosalia (Henry) St. Louis, Rita (Bob) Lally, Tom Geerts, Betty (Ed) Sturm, and Mervin (Doris) DeBruin; parents-in-law: Herbert and Helen (Raymakers) Sigl; brothers and sisters-in-law: Lucille (Gordon) Vandenberg, Betty Sigl, and James Sigl.

Funeral Mass for Verna will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, 411 Vandenbroek Street, Little Chute. Visitation will begin at church at 3:00 p.m. and will continue until the time of the Mass. For online condolences, please visit www.verkuilenfh.com.

Verna’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff of St. Paul Elder Services and Thedacare at Home Hospice for the great care and compassion they provided. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to all of the residents of St. Paul’s who Verna grew so close to over the years.

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