Roy William Vande Boom

Roy W. Vande Boom, 92, of Rib Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Roy was born January 1, 1931 in Saukville, son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Weiss) Vande Boom. On May 24, 1952, he married the love of his life Lois Moegenburg at Immaculate Conception Church in Saukville. They were married for almost 70 years at the time of Lois’s death last year. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Leo, and three sisters, Edna Gall, Desma Kraus and Ione Schwenker.

Roy and Lois farmed in Saukville. He also worked for the Ozaukee County Highway Department. They returned to farming in Athens before retiring to Rib Mountain. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather.

Survivors include their children, Vicki Gauerke, Sherri (Scott) Krueger, Randy (Jan) Vande Boom and Dale (Sara) Vande Boom, ten loving grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 700 Market Street, Marathon City. Visitation will begin at the church at 9:30 a.m. followed by services at 11:00 a.m.  Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier will preside.  Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com