James "Jim" Van Asten

James E. (Jim) Van Asten, 60, Wrightstown, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 12, 2013 at a local hospital, following a short illness. He was born November 28, 1952 in Green Bay, WI, son to Gerald and Catherine (Meulemans) Van Asten. Jim graduated from Wrightstown High School in 1971, and served his country in the United States Army. He married Phyllis Uitenbroek on May 3, 1974 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Freedom. Jim farmed all his life on the family farm in Wrightstown. He enjoyed taking drives to see other farmers land, NASCAR races, and going to his cottage on Lake Winnebago. Jim will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 38 years, Phyllis, Wrightstown; father, Gerald, Kimberly; brothers and sisters: Gary (Lou) Van Asten, Kaukauna, Ken (Diane) Van Asten, Florence, WI, Nancy (Bob) Lamers, Kaukauna, Linda (Jim) Kortz, Kaukauna, and Tom Van Asten, Wrightstown; Phyllis’ family: mother-in-law, Lorraine Uitenbroek, Freedom, Bob (Lori) Uitenbroek, Freedom, Janet (Pete) Van Handel, Kaukauna, Lyle (Christa) Uitenbroek, Freedom, Lisa (Jerry) Ebben, Mackville, Lori (Bob) Greiner, Freedom, Gail (Jeff) Van Rossum, Black Creek, and Jill Uitenbroek, Little Chute; very special niece, Nichole; many special nieces and nephews; and one special family, Ken and Lou Ann Vosters, with Lori, Jennie, Gayle and Brian. Jim was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine; and his father-in-law, Donald. Family and friends may call Monday, April 15, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at St. Clare Parish-St. Paul site, Wrightstown. Visitation will continue on Tuesday at church from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of Mass at 10:30 a.m., with Fr. Dennis Bergsbaken officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery. Cotter Funeral Home, Wrightstown, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com The family extends a special thank you to the ER, ICU, and 7th floor doctors and nurses at Appleton Medical Center