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Robert Venhousen Obituary

Robert J. Venhousen Sr., passed away August 22, 2012. Beloved husband of Carol Van Stedum, nee Schurman, and the late Donna Venhousen, nee Visser; loving father of Cindy (Clarence) Klaassens, Sharon (Al) Miedema, Robert Jr. (Judy Stremler and the late Sherri) Venhousen and Debbie (Tom) Muhlena; step-father of Sharon (James) Kamphuis and Susan (James) Lozeau; grandfather of Brian (Tori), Scott (Jeannie) David (Lori), Brad (Kathy), Randy (Cassie), Cathy (Will), Christina (Christopher), Justin (Melissa), Matthew, David, Anneke, Kyle, Linnea, Jannette, Juliana, Jonathan, Ryan, Danielle, Amanda, Samantha, Elise and Annabel and Amy; great-grandfather of Madisyn, Richie, Payton, Scott Jr., Kayla, Audrey, Brandon, Isaac, Zachary, Virginia, Kaitlynn, Donna Jean and Anneka; fond brother of Gert (the late Louis) Tazelaar, the late Bill (Anne) Ven Housen, the late Kaye (the late Pete) Holtrop, Peter (Mary) Ven Housen, June (the late Pete) Tameling, Andrew (Sharon) Venhousen and uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, August 24, 2012 from 3-9 PM at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Rd., (3 blks. S. of Roosevelt Rd.) Lombard. Visitation Saturday, 9:00 AM until time of Services at 11:00 AM at Faith Christian Reformed Church, 1070 S. Prospect, Elmhurst. Interment Bronswood Cemetery. Memorials to Timothy Christian Schools, All God's Children, Seasons Hospice. Info: 630-932-1500 or Knollcrest.net.

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Published by East DuPage Press/Spectator/Argus on Aug. 24, 2012.

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Susan Lozeau

August 27, 2012

We miss him already. He was so loved by all.

Diana Berrios

August 27, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Venhousen family. Bob, I know that your dad reigns with our heavenly Father and that is a true blessing.

Barb and Matt Renkema

August 24, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to you Carol. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days.

Chris (Ridderhoff) Ziarko

August 24, 2012

Cindy and family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your father.

G.A. Ford (Nahum 1:7)

August 24, 2012

My condolences to the family during this most difficult time. May God be your stronghold and refuge in this time of distress.

Chuck and Marilynn Smith

August 24, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to all of you. He our loss but heavens gain.

August 23, 2012

Carol, Cindy, Sharon, Bob and Debbie: Our sympathy to you on your loss. He will be missed by all.

Bill and Lu Ann

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