Robert “Bob” William VerVelde, 56, of Oostburg, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.
Bob was born on July 7, 1961, in Sheboygan, WI to Lyle “Duff” and Ann (Hopeman) VerVelde. He was a 1980 graduate of Oostburg High School and furthered his education at Lakeshore Technical College.
On April 24, 1982, Bob married Lori Lynn Brill at First Presbyterian Church in Oostburg. Bob was employed with Bitter Neumann Lawn and Garden, Miller & Boeldt, and B&L Enterprises as a salesperson.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Oostburg where he served as a Deacon. He enjoyed boating, skiing, hunting, fishing, watching NASCAR and enjoying Road America, making things go “just a bit faster”, and spending time with his children and grandchild. He was a big supporter of Oostburg High School football team and enjoyed coaching his children's football and soccer teams.
Bob is survived by his wife, Lori VerVelde; two sons, Justin (Melissa) VerVelde, Spencer VerVelde; parents, Lyle “Duff” & Ann VerVelde; grandchild, Owen VerVelde; sister, Lynn (Randall) Walford; parents-in-law, Harry (Sandy) Brill; two sister-in-laws, Deb Styles, Shelley (Dennis) Schleicher; two brother-in-laws, Tracey (Traci) Brill, Don Van De Wege. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth VerVelde; sister, Deborah Ann Van De Wege; and a dear friend, Ted Warfield.
A memorial service to celebrate Bob's life will be held on Friday, March 23, 2018, at 10:30am, at First Presbyterian Church in Oostburg with Rev. Brian Jacobson officiating. An inurnment will take place at Hingham Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may greet the family at Wenig Funeral Homes in Oostburg on Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm and again at CHURCH on Friday from 9:30am until the time of service at 10:30am.
A memorial fund is being established in his name.
For online condolences and additional information please visit
www.wenigfh.com
.
The Wenig Funeral Home of Oostburg
(920-564-2771
) is serving the VerVelde family with arrangements.
