Ralph Vandenbush

July 14, 1922 - February 13, 2010

Ralph Vandenbush, 87, Green Bay passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2010. Ralph was born on July 14, 1922 in Green Bay the son of the late Jack and Mary (Baenen) Vandenbush. On April 10, 1948 he married the former Rosemary Adriansen and the couple enjoyed over 61 years together. Ralph was a carpenter by nature and built custom homes for most of his career until his retirement. He loved stream or lake fishing and spent countless hours in the boat with his brother Hank. Ralph is survived by his loving wife Rosemary, his son Paul Vandenbush (Barb Wake), Green Bay; his daughter and son-in-law Barbara and Fred Gustin, Plymouth, MA; Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren; One sister Cora Van Donsel; one sister-in-law Lila Vandenbush, two step- sisters Sherry Kampo, RoseAnn Cole. He is further survived by nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one sister Helen Vandenbush, two brothers and one-sister-in-law Henry (Mae) Vandenbush, Robert Vandenbush, one brother-in-law Donald Van Donsel. Gathering of family and friends will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 2561 Glendale Avenue, Howard. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 A.M. at the church with Rev. John Bergstadt officiating. The family would like to offer a very warm note of appreciation and special thanks to the staffs of Unity Hospice and Bornemann’s CBRF for all of their wonderful care and attention shown to Ralph.