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John T. Vandenberg
(September
16, 1945 - June 23, 2006)
John T. Vandenberg, 60, died at St.
Mary’s Medical Center on Friday, June 23, 2006. He was born in Racine on September 16, 1945 to the late Jerome and Catherine
(nee: Zeyen) Vandenberg. On June 28, 1969, he married the former Virginia Loomis. She preceded him in death on June 22, 1991.
On March 15, 2003, he married the former Marilyn Sliker.
John worked for Miller Brewery for over 31 years, retiring
in 2005. He was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church and was active with the Racine Drum and Bugle Corps. John also loved
to spend his Sundays watching the Green Bay Packers.
In addition to his loving wife, Marilyn, his survivors include
his children, Sean Vandenberg of Milwaukee, Maureen (Jaysen) Waterstraat of Greendale, WI, Jen Vandenberg of Milwaukee, Chris
(Maria) Vandenberg of Waukesha; step-children, Rick Howe, Mark Howe, and Tracy Howe all of Racine; grandchildren, Alex and
Anna Waterstraat, Grace Vandenberg; step-grandchildren, Derrick, Mikey, Andy, Fallynn, Collin, and Elijah; sister, Kathy Vandenberg
of Racine; brother-in-law, John (Carol) Sliker of Delavan, sister-in-law, Kathy (Russ) Madsen of Florida, nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends.
Family and friends are invited to meet at St. Edward Catholic Church (15th and Grove)
on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. for the celebration on John’s funeral Mass with Rev. Thomas Marr officiating.
Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery on Kinzie Ave. There will be a visitation in the church on Tuesday from 9:30 –
11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
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