Paul A. Gramps Vander Werff

October 12, 1923 - April 8, 2014

Paul A. “Gramps” Vander Werff, 90, of Beaver Dam passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the Beaver Dam Community Hospital.

Paul Arthur was born on October 12, 1923 the son of John and Dora (Bandsma) Vander Werff in Denver, CO. He married Jean Sugden in March of 1944 and soon after that enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Pacific during WWII.

After serving in the Navy, Paul farmed in the area, and later became a truck driver for Bird Trucking until his retirement. He then worked part time for Reilly GMC and both he and his wife Jean enjoyed working as crossing guards for the City of Beaver Dam.

Paul and Jean enjoyed spending many summers at Willow Mills Campgrounds. Paul established the nickname “Gramps” from the BDHS Softball and the BD Girls Tornado Softball teams that his granddaughters belonged to and became their number one fan.

He was a member of St. John”s Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam and a member of the Beaver Dam American Legion Post #146. Paul also enjoyed watching the Packers, WWE wrestling and western movies. Paul”s greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends.

Paul is survived by his daughters: Pauline (Brent) Bergemann of Solon Springs, WI, Linda Vander Werff, of Oshkosh and Darla (Robin) Seering of Beaver Dam; nine grandchildren: Brenda (Bob) Gahlman, Larry Bergemann, Rhonda Bergemann, Brad Bergemann, Ben Vander Werff, Brent Vander Werff, Ryan Smith, Todd Smith and Christopher Vander Werff; great-grandchildren: Jayme (Craig ) Miller, Ashley Bergemann, Auburne Gahlman (special friend Ryan Schultz), Melanie Bergemann, Hannah Lockwood, Emily Lockwood, Bryant Bergemann, Amanda Bergemann, Lydia Smith and Laurelann Smith,

Paul A. “Gramps” Vander Werff, 90, of Beaver Dam passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the Beaver Dam Community Hospital. Paul Arthur was born on October 12, 1923 the son of John and Dora (Bandsma) Vander Werff in Denver, CO. He married Jean Sugden in March of 1944Continue Reading

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