Elmer Van Der Weele

Elmer Van Der Weele of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, born September 7, 1930, son of Danker and Cora (Gabrielse) Van Der Weele. He graduated from Sheboygan Christian School and North High School. He served in the Korean War for two years. Elmer married Harriet Kathryn Tamminga on August 18, 1954 at First Christian Reformed Church in Sheboygan. Dear Father of Linda (the late Pete) Rescorla, Nancy (Jim) Vermeulen, Marcia (Terrance) Faber, and Julie (Jim) Wassink Proud Grandfather of Zachery (Theresa) Rescorla, Kaitlyn (Josh) Steiner, Derek (Jen) Vermeulen, Kyle (Richenda) Vermeulen, Alissa (Raimundo) Vermeulen/Miralles, Michael Faber; Amanda (Kenny) Clinger, Danielle and Andrew Faber, Ross Eggebeen, Ashley (James) Rambousek, Carly Eggebeen (fiance’ Alex Tislau), McKenzie Wassink, and a very proud Great-Grandfather of eight. Brothers and Sister-In-Laws of Steve Van Der Weele, Betty Van Der Weele, Herbert Van Der Weele, Don & Joan Van Der Weele, Ray Van Der Weele, Don & Ellie De Mann, Gary Tamminga, Jim & Karen Winkel and many nieces and nephews. Elmer was preceding him in death are his parents, Danker & Cora Van Der Weele, Parents-In-Laws Gerlof and Katie Tamminga; brothers: Harold, Clarence (Harriet) Van Der Weele, and Sisters, Jeanette (Rich) Sittema & Gertie (Hank) Krygsheld; Son-In-Law, Peter Rescorla; Sister-In-Law, Phyllis Van Der Weele. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Qiaofang Chen and Debbie Gray, from the Vince Lombardi Cancer Center and the staff of the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for their care and support. The visitation will take place Wednesday, February 22, 2017, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, at Ballhorn Chapels Funeral and Cremation Care Center, 1201 N. 8th Street, Sheboygan, WI 53081 (920) 457-4455 between the hours of 5 PM and 7 PM. The funeral service will be Thursday, February 23, 2017, at 11 AM at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 2313 Saemann Ave., Sheboygan, WI 53081. The family will gather at church on Thursday to greet friends from 10 AM until the funeral service. Entombment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. A memorial fund has been established for Sheboygan County Christian School, 418 Geele Avenue, Sheboygan, WI 53083 and the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, ATTN Charmaine, W2850 State Road 28, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085 or donations may be made on the Hospice website http://www.ssrhospicehome.org click on 'Donate Now' Arrangements have been entrusted to: Ballhorn Chapels Funeral and Cremation Care Center, Sheboygan,WI 53081. To share a tribute of Elmer and the family, please visit: http://www.ballhornchapels.com

Elmer Van Der Weele

September 7, 1930 - February 20, 2017