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Mr. Max Vandenberg

January 6, 1936 - March 29, 2020
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Sunday 7/11, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Sunday 7/11, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Memorial

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the family.

Died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 29, 2020, of natural causes. Age 84. Beloved husband of Jeannette A. Vandenberg (nee Dompke) for 52 years and 7 months. Loving father of Jeffrey (Lisa) and Joan Bennani.

 

Remarkable grandpa of Kaitlynn, Devin, Brianne Vandenberg, and NicholasAli and Malik Bennani. Brother-in-law of Rosemary (Joe) Dompke, Beneta Dompke, and William II Halliburton. Also loved by Godchildren Tammy Franklin, Daniel Max Halliburton, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Max and Etha Vandenberg, sisters Edith Halliburton, and Maida Vandenberg, in-laws Frank and Clara Dompke, brothers-in-law Francis (Claire) Dompke and Alvin Dompke and sister-in-law Mary Ann (Joe) Marchan.

 

He was an honorable member of the Lake Lodge #189 F. & A. M. Max was honorably discharged from the United States Army in December of 1958. He worked at Harnischfeger Industries, Inc. now called Komatsu and was an employee for 40 years. He retired on January 1, 1999. He was a member of the P&H Sports Club and Head Coordinator of the Sport’s Club family picnics every summer. Max also assisted at the P&H Fishing Jamborees and was the cook at the P&H Stag parties. He loved to make wooden toys on wheels, birdhouses and scrap metal artwork. He also loved history, baseball, Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers, and soccer. Max was the biggest cheerleader for Nick and Malik at their soccer games and tournaments.

 

A special thank you to Dr. M. Nadeem for his personal attention and respiratory care during these past three years.

Memorial Gathering at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, July 11, 2021, 2:00-5:00 pm with a Celebration of Life at 5:00 pm to include Masonic Service and Military Honors. Service will be livestreamed, please see website date of service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the family.

Visitation
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Map
Sunday 7/11, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Map
Sunday 7/11, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Memorial

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the family.

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Died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 29, 2020, of natural causes. Age 84. Beloved husband of Jeannette A. Vandenberg (nee Dompke) for 52 years and 7 months. Loving father of Jeffrey (Lisa) and Joan Bennani.   Remarkable grandpa of Kaitlynn, Devin, Brianne Vandenberg, and NicholasAli and Malik Bennani. Brother-in-law of Rosemary (Joe) Dompke, Beneta Dompke, andContinue Reading

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Jeannette Vandenberg left a message on April 29, 2020:
On this your one month Anniversary may your candle light shine down upon us! Hope you had a beautiful reunion with all the family and friends we always loved !!! All my LOVE and missing you !!!! Jeannette ❤️
Julia Lopez de la Cruz left a message on April 7, 2020:
I am so sorry for you and your family, I know for a fact he is in a better place now. Me and my family are forever grateful for your heartfelt actions and words in our times of sorrow. So please do not hesitate in reaching out to us for whatever you all may need in these trying times.
Steven Dompke left a message on April 7, 2020:
You are in our thoughts and hearts, Superstar Big hugs and love sent to y'all
Steven Dompke left a message on April 7, 2020:
You are in our thoughts and hearts, Superstar Big hugs and love sent to y'all
Faye Hester left a message on April 7, 2020:
I am so sorry for your great loss of your beloved husband, father, & grandfather! Jeannette, much love and hugs to you. <3 Love lives forever. Know that Max is not his body- - his soul is very much alive in Christ on the other side, and you WILL be reunited in God's time. It will be joyous! May God hold you all in the palm of His great hand, comfort you, and give you His peace. My deepest sympathies, my dear friend.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Claire Anderson left a message on April 7, 2020:
So sorry for your loss.... thoughts and prayers to the family. Rest In Peace Uncle Max.
Tony and Gail Dompke left a message on April 7, 2020:
In memory of Mr. Max Vandenberg, Tony and Gail Dompke lit a candle
HtayBrett left a message on April 7, 2020:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Janice left a message on April 7, 2020:
In memory of Mr. Max Vandenberg, Janice lit a candle
Kim Terrell left a message on April 7, 2020:
I'm deepest condolences to all of you. He was a wonderful, kind man to me and my Rolly. Love to all of you as you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Kim and family
Brett and Htay Lieungh left a message on April 7, 2020:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the the family. We look forward to this public ordeal to be over with so we can meet and celebrate Dads life. Love you!
Phil Chavez left a message on April 7, 2020:
My deepest condolences to life long friends of the Chavez family. Max was just an awesome guy and I am so glad I had the pleasure of growing up knowing him. My heart goes out to you all.
Ricardo Mendez left a message on April 7, 2020:
My condolences and best wish to the family and Joan my friend RIP to her father , that I meet in person years ago .
Beneta A Dompke left a message on April 7, 2020:
Sharing a memory that we have saved over the years...a piece of metal artwork that showed Max's talent for working with his hands, whether on a job or just to be creative. My condolences and prayers are with all of you at this time. I am sincere when I say I know what you are experiencing, since I went through that a little over a year ago. But I know God is with us, especially in these troubled times. I may not be with you in person, but with you virtually via live stream. "Where a beautiful soul has been, there is a stream of beautiful memories."
Fred and Barb Kilp left a message on April 4, 2020:
We are so sorry for your loss! Please accept our condolences and proayers!
Jen (Kilp) Perry left a message on April 4, 2020:
So sorry for you loss. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family. ❤
Kerry Hanson left a message on April 3, 2020:
Dear Jeanette and family. My prayers are for you in this difficult time. May God's Blessing and Grace be with you.
Janice Dompke left a message on April 3, 2020:
Uncle Max was a great guy. He was fun. I remember the figurines that he made for Frank. They were scary to me when I was little, but I was fascinated by them. I remember the wolfman and the bride of Frankenstein with her lightning bolt of white hair streaking up the side of her head. He had generously given Frank a whole shelf of them. He had a quick smile and a contagious laugh. ❤️
Janice Dompke left a message on April 3, 2020:
wishing you peace, love and comfort during this time. ❤️
Ellen Imbrie left a message on April 2, 2020:
My dear friend Our family prays for yours
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Marc and Branka Niepow left a message on April 2, 2020:
Jeanette, sending you and the family our deepest sympathies. Jeanette sending you hugs and prayers. May God put his arms around all of you at this sad time.
Krause Funeral Home & Cremation Services left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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