Max Van Grinsven

92, Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 11, 1932, in the Netherlands to the late Gerard and Bertha (Van Den Boogaard) Van Grinsven. He entered the United States aboard the SS Veendam in Hoboken, NJ in 1947. Max proudly served his country, in the U.S. Army, during the Korean War, and was discharged in 1954. On August 11, 1956, Max married Shirley Van Daalwyk, in Stockbridge, WI. and together they enjoyed 62 years of marriage.

He was a very hard worker his entire life, owning businesses and rentals, and in 1992, retired from the Town of Grand Chute as a water inspector. He enjoyed biking, playing cards, Sunday rides, and fixing things. He and Shirley owned numerous RV's and had many good times, traveling across the country. He was very generous to his children and grandchildren.

Max is survived by his children: Gale (Mike) Timmers, Jerry (Sherry) Van Grinsven, Pat (Anne) Van Grinsven and Alan Van Grinsven; grandchildren: Melissa (Ben) Zoelle, Amanda (Jason) Bonvallet, Matthew (Renzo) Timmers, Krystal (Brian) Kelly, Steven Van Grinsven and Jacob (Aubrey) Van Grinsven; great grandchildren: Noah Zoelle, Karlee Nennig, Harper and Hannah Bonvallet; brother Harry Van Grinsven, sister Elizabeth Bekx ,sister-in-law: Mary Van Daalwyk, and brother-in-law Luke Popp. Max is further survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley; grandson, Nicholas Van Grinsven; brothers and sisters: William (Grace) Van Grinsven, Christ (Petra) Van De Ven, Theodore (Harriet) Coppens, Edward (Mary) Van Grinsven, Marge Van Grinsven and Leonard Bekx; brothers and sisters-in-law: James (Cecelia) Van Daalwyk, Mary Jane (Bob) Phillips, Eugene Van Daalwyk and Elaine Popp.

A time of Celebration for Max will be held from 9 – 11 AM, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Brettschneider Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel. He will be laid to rest at King Veteran's Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff of Living Tree Estates for their wonderful care of Max these past years as well as Moments Hospice for their care and compassion given to Max during his final days.