Gerald Vanne (2012-2016)

Birth: February 13, 1954

Death: November 10, 2023 (Age 69)

Burial: Unknown Location

 

Gerald D. “Gerry” Vanne  was born February 13, 1954 in Two Rivers, son of the late Donald & Carol (Jost) Vanne.  He married Patricia “Patty” Heimann on September 26, 1992 in Chilton, Wisconsin.  By all accounts, Gerry was a “Jack of all Trades”.  He did many things in his life not limited to working at Central Garage in Potter, starting his own appliance business, working for Capelles Appliance in Plymouth, to working as a plumber. He spent the last of his working years in the newspaper industry starting with Vercauteran Publishing in Chilton and ending with Ganett Publishing in Fond du Lac and ultimately Appleton. He was proud to be an alderman in Chilton for many years, ultimately becoming mayor of Chilton from 2012-2016. His proudest moment during his term as mayor was seeing the creation of the Veteran's Memorial in Chilton. Even in retirement, he wasn’t going to let the grass grow under his feet and became a recognizable fixture at Auto Source in Chilton.  He was a man who was larger than life whose smiling face and gracious heart was always there for anyone who needed a helping hand.  He went out of his way to help and serve others because the needs and concerns of others was paramount in his life.  

Gerald's children are: Chad (Sheryl) Vanne, Travis (Mary) Vanne, Jessica Lecher, Justin (Anna) Lecher; his grandchildren: Dan, Stella & Jude Vanne; his siblings: Peggy Vanne, Deb Gau, Terrie (Mark) Sabel, Annette (Dennis) Feldman, Mary (Ray) Stafford, Sue (Jim) Yerkman, Laurie (Leighton) Blasing, Keith (Sue) Vanne, Becky (Duane) See; and his siblings-in-law: Gary (Diane) Wollersheim, Mike (Ann) Wollersheim, Linda (Russ) Paul, John (Sally) Wollersheim, Alice Schmitting & Fritz (Faye) Wollersheim.  He is further survived by 44 nieces & nephews, 81 great nieces & nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends.  

He was preceded in death by his parents: Don & Carol Vanne; his brothers: Del, Mike, Peter & Paul; his parents-in-law: Alois & Jenny Heimann; brother-in-law: Peter Gau; aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. 

Funeral service will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the Wieting Family Funeral Home (411 W. Main St.) in Chilton.  A time of visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:00 am until 12:30 pm on Saturday, November 18, 2023.  At the time of the service and following, there will be a link available above for those wishing to watch a live stream or archived recording of the service, watch a memorial video, or see pictures of the flowers and gifts given to the family.