"I met great uncle del twice and he was really sweet. I know my grandpa Larry met him and welcomed him home. My prayers go out to his family"
In loving memory of
Delmore J Verpoorten
December 12, 1934 - March 10, 2014
Delmore J. Verpoorten,of Antigo, died Monday, March 10, 2014 at KHTCR-Eastview. He was 79 years old. He was born on December 12, 1934 in Hogarty, a son of the late James and Violet (Hitt) Verpoorten. He married Bonnie Ewert on November 5, 1954 in Pine City, Minnesota. She preceded him in death on March 31, 2012.
He attended New Dells Grade School and Birnamwood High School.
Mr. Verpoorten served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1958 and remained in the Army Reserves until 1962.
He was employed at Lockwood in Antigo for eight years and at Amron for 16 years retiring in 1996.
Mr. Verpoorten enjoyed being the caretaker of Bent Cemetery in Bryant for six years.
He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Antigo and the Sparks-Doernenburg American Legion Post 3, Antigo having served as Commander.
Survivors include a daughter, Leiloni (David) Koszarek of Antigo; three grandchildren, Peter (Becky) Koszarek of Milwaukee, Melissa (Lee) Clark of Rhinelander and Amy (Dan) Stanchik of Wausau; four great-grandchild, Jocelyn and Riley Stanchik, Ava Koszarek and Ryder Clark; a sister, Dorothy (Percy) Gardner of Wausau; and a brother, Ralph (Loretta) Verpoorten of San Angelo, TX.
In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by a daughter in infancy; a grandson, Tony Koszarek; a brother, Lawrence Verpoorten; and a sister, Helen Stone.
A funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church with Rev. Karen Tews officiating. Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery where Antigo veterans will conduct military honors. Visitation will be Friday from 9:30 am until the time of service at the church.
Tributes
"Lonnie & Dave,
Thinking of both of you right now going through this once again so very soon, I wish that we could pay our respects in person on Friday but know that we are going to be with you in spirit along with our prayers. You are both such strong souls and we wish you continued courage and strength. Sending our love during this difficult time.
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"Lonnie my heart goes out to you through this time. Remembering all the happy things you did with your dad will help you to get through this. Our prayers will be with you and Dave and the rest of your family through out this horrible time."
"My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. xoxo"
"Lonnie and Dave, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you comfort through this hard time. Sending love and prayers, Betty and Larry"