John Gabrielse

John L. Gabrielse, 88, of 625 Minnesota Avenue, Oostburg, died on Friday morning, August 28, 2009, at the Sharon Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. John was born on May 25, 1921 in Greenbush, the son of the late Leonard and Cora (DeGeus) Gabrielse. He attended school at Ourtown School and Sheboygan Christian School. On August 11, 1948 he married LaVerne Meerdink in Oostburg. John was employed as a construction foreman for Gabe's Construction for 39 years until his retirement in 1983. John owned and operated a dairy farm in the Town of Wilson with his brother, Peter, for about 25 years. John was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church in Oostburg where he served as a deacon and elder and was active with numerous mission projects. He served on the Oostburg Christian School Board and the Sheboygan County Christian High School Board. John also enjoyed gardening, canning, reading, restoring old tractors, woodworking projects, and camping. Survivors include his wife, LaVerne; one daughter, Joan (Phil) Ramaker of Oostburg; three sons, Gary (Bev) Gabrielse, Jeffrey (Kristine) Gabrielse, and Dan (Nancy) Gabrielse, all of Oostburg; ten grandchildren, Andy (Kim) Ramaker, Sara Ramaker, Gina (Dave) Huibregtse, Kami (Jon) VanEss, Tony (Jen), Amanda, and Alyssa Gabrielse, Jessica, Joshua, and Jonathan Gabrielse; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marge Gabrielse of Sheboygan, and Carol (Harlan) Roerdink of Oostburg; three brothers, Peter (Judy) Gabrielse of Sheboygan Falls, Cornelius (Mary) Gabrielse of Sheboygan, and Dave (Helen) Gabrielse of Oostburg; two sister-in-laws, Loretta Gabrielse of Sheboygan, and Barbara Gabrielse of Sheboygan Falls. John was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, Betty(John) Kremm, Kathy (Anthony) VandeVrede, Cornelia (Jerry) VanderPuy, and infant Joanne Gabrielse; two brothers, William and Leonard Gabrielse. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 31, 2009 at 10:30 am at the First Christian Reformed Church in Oostburg with the Rev. Dr. Les Kuiper officiating. A family service will take place at 10:15 am in the fellowship hall. Burial and Military Honors will follow at Oostburg Cemetery. Friends may call at the Wenig Funeral Home in Oostburg on Sunday, August 30, 2009 from 3-8 pm, and on Monday, at church, from 9:30 am until the time of the service at 10:30 am. A memorial fund has been established in John's name for the First Christian Reformed Church Library. Online condolences may be sent to www.wenigfuneralhome.com The staff of the Wenig Funeral Home of Oostburg (920-564-2771) is serving the Gabrielse family.Reception:First Christian Reformed Church216 South 7th StreetOostburg, WI 53070

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Monday, August 31, 2009 10:30 AM
First Christian Reformed Church
216 South 7th Street Oostburg 53070, United States