Gerald Van Steenhuyse

Gerald Van Steenhuyse
September 13, 1927 - February 26, 2012
Williamsburg, Iowa
Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 pm February 28, 2012 at Powell Funeral Home, Williamsburg, Iowa
Funeral Service: 10:30 am February 29, 2012 at St. Mary's Catholic Church
Williamsburg-Gerald G. Van Steenhuyse was born September 13, 1927 near Norway, Iowa, the son of Walter E. And Louise Clara (Simmons) Van Steenhuyse. He received his BA in Accounting from the University of Iowa in 1949. Gerald was united in marriage to Mary Catherine Giblin on June 11, 1951 in Williamsburg. Gerald served in the United States Navy during WWII from 1945-1946. He worked for Arthur Anderson from 1949-1953. Gerald owned and operated Burg Implement in Williamsburg from 1959-1979. After retiring he farmed with his son-in-law, Gene Doehrmann from 1979 -2000. Gerald enjoyed playing Bridge, golfing and was an avid Hawkeye and Cub fan. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, life member of Knights of Columbus, former treasurer of Sport Hill Country Club, Williamsburg Community Club and President of the Williamsburg Area Development Club. Gerald died Sunday, February 26, 2012 at the Marengo Memorial Hospital in Marengo at the age of 84 years. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Katie of Williamsburg; six children: James (Peggy) Van Steenhuyse of Scottsdale, AZ, Janice Doehrmann (Mike Malloy) of Williamsburg, Susan (Andrew) Anello of Orland Park, IL, John (Donna) Van Steenhuyse of Grayslake, IL, Larry (Leanne) Van Steenhuyse of Danville, CA and Paul Van Steenhuyse of Bettendorf; 13 grandchildren: Matthew (Mayra) Doehrmann, Ryan (Amy) Doehrmann, Ross Doehrmann, Kelly Van Steenhuyse, Christopher (Lori) Anello, Nicholas (Debbie) Anello, Michael Anello, Scott Van Steenhuyse, Robby Van Steenhuyse, Erin Van Steenhuyse, Alex Van Steenhuyse, Holly Van Steenhuyse and Felecia Van Steenhuyse; 6 great grandchildren: Madox, Gavin, Layla, Lillie, Noah and Viviana; a sister: Rita (Ed) Bower of Williamsburg and a brother: Earl Van Steenhuyse of California. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister: Mary Frazier, two brothers: Leo and Ray Van Steenhuyse and a son-in-law: Gene Doehrmann Funeral mass will be 10:30 am Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Williamsburg. Fr. Joseph Roost will preside. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg. There will be a prayer service at 4:30 pm. Memorials are for St. Mary's Cemetery or Marengo Memorial Hospital. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com under obituaries.