William George Theunis

William (Bill) Theunis passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 15, 2018 after a brief illness.
Bill loved being with his family and running his family farm. In his younger years, he drove milk truck and enjoyed bowling, vacations, playing cards, going to the casino, and snowmobiling.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Ruth (Ver Hagen) who he married on his 20th birthday. Children: Patti Bowers (friend Mike), Liz (John) Martin, Mark (Andrea), Jeff (fiancé Sally), and Nancy Portman (friend Kurt); Grandchildren: Joanne Bowers (friend Jon), B.J., Jeremy, Kristy (friend Matt), and Christina Portman; Great-Grandchildren: Aiden and Wyatt.
He is further survived by his sister Marlene (Jim) Coenen, Brother-in-Law: Bill (Carol) Ver Hagen; Step-Brothers & Sisters: Carol De Bruin, Joan Voet, Reetz Buechel, Mary & Tom Kalupa, Bernie & Bonnie Van Zeeland, Ed & Patti Van Zeeland; Daughter-in-Law: Colleen Theunis and Son-in-Law Robert Portman; brother-in-law Jerry Deering. Bill is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his Mother and Father: Ed & Christina (Van Eperen) Theunis; Parents-in-Law: Richard & Della (Liebergen) Ver Hagen; Step-Father: Bernie Van Zeeland, Sister-in-Law: Donna Deering; Son-in-Law: Myron Bowers; Step Brothers-in-Law: Tom Debruin, Dan Voet and Bob Buechel.
Family and friends may visit at St. Clare Parish-St. Paul Site, Wrightstown, on Saturday, August 18, from 10:00am until 12:45pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00pm with Fr. Bob Kabat officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery, Wrightstown. Cotter Funeral Home is assisting the family.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Father Bob, Deacon Ken Kabat, DeWane Cotter Funeral Home, Dr. Danz, Dr. Werner & Jody at Kaukauna Clinic, and the nurses on the 7th floor of AMC
Bill will forever shine down upon his family and the family farm.