Elizabeth Baeten

Elizabeth Baeten “Betty”  - Age 85, died peacefully March 6, 2022, at Thedacare Regional Medical Center surrounded by family. She was born Aug. 1, 1936, in Little Chute, where she lived most of her life, the daughter of the late Jacob and Henrietta (De Werd) Van Boxtel. Betty is a 1954 graduate of St. John High School. On May 5, 1956, she married Harold "Harky" Baeten of Wrightstown. He preceded her in death on Jan. 19, 2004. "Betts," as Harky, her husband of 49 years would call her, was the love of his life. Betty was considered the "rock" of the family. Her house was the "homestead" where all would gather or drop-in anytime to relive fun-filled family memories and also stories from generations past. She was an avid bingo player and occasionally enjoyed a slot machine or two. She enjoyed the many fishing trips to Canada and Minnesota, and her travels with friends and relatives, especially to Lake Tahoe, New Mexico and the East Coast. In her younger years her hobbies were reupholstering and staining furniture, bowling, golf, and her women’s and couple’s card club. She greatly enjoyed get-togethers with her family and friends and especially the time spent with her grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was admired by the people she met, and some loyal customers from her 10-year employment at Gunderson Cleaners kept in touch for many years after her retirement. She will be truly missed by many. Betty is survived by her daughter: Cindy (Keith) Pamperin; Kaukauna; two grandchildren: Brad (Becky) Pamperin; Little Chute and Andy Pamperin; Oshkosh; Three Great-Grandchildren: Parker, Paityn and Paxton Pamperin. Survived by two brothers: Lawrence (Jan) Van Boxtel; Minnesota, and James (Judy) Van Boxtel; Kimberly; One sister, Carol (Richard) Horn; Larson; In-law: Ella Mae Baeten, and further survived by many other nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents Jacob “Jake” and Henrietta “Hattie” Van Boxtel, Betty was preceded in death by her husband: Harold "Harky" Baeten; siblings: Anthony "Tony" (Lorraine) Van Boxtel; Mary (Jack) Daniels; parents-in-law: George and Wilhelmina “Minnie” Baeten; brothers/sisters-in-law: Norbert (Opal); Baeten ; Robert Baeten; Cyrilla "Sis" (Deuce) Weyenberg;  Milly (Charles) Bickel; Helen (Paul Casey, Frank Thiessen); Marge (Herbert “Hub”) Gerend; Adeline "Toddy" (Leroy) Peters; Eunice "Pat" (Aloysius) Peters; Rita (Earl) Willems; Viola "Vi" (Don) Jauquet; and many other relatives and friends. A special thank you is extended to the staff at Thedacare Regional Medical Center Appleton for their dedication and heartfelt care for Betty and her family. The funeral liturgy for Betty was held March 12 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Little Chute, with Msgr. James Vanden Hogen officiating. For online condolences please visit www.verkuilenfh.com.

Verkuilen Van Deurzen Family Funeral Home, 101 Canal St.  Little Chute, 920-788-3321