This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16635/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shawano Leader Tuesday, July 07, 2009 Russell Mark Vander Bloemen "Mark Turner" Russell Mark Vander Bloemen, "Mark Turner," age 35, was born to eternal life on July 4, 2009. Russell was born on Nov. 5, 1973, son of Dick and Barb (Thiele) Vander Bloemen in Kaukauna. Russell was raised on the family farm on County Road D in Greenleaf, Wis. He spent his whole life there, straying to Appleton and Green Bay for a few short stays but always returning to his roots and his family. Russell had a great love of all animals but his cats Jonny and Dylan had a special place in his heart. Russell attended grade school in Kaukauna and graduated from Kaukauna High School, class of 1992. He went on to further his education at the University of Wisconsin, Fox Valley Campus in Menasha. While attending classes there, he decided to pursue his love of music and started his career, both full time and part time, as a radio disc jockey. Over the years he was employed by WOZZ, where he started his career, and WIXX where he was currently employed as a week-end DJ. Russell's love of music also saw him pursue a career as a DJ for weddings, anniversaries, proms, home comings and various school functions. He was currently employed at Elite Music Service. In the past he was also employed by CDJ and Fortune Talent. Russell is survived by his parents, Dick and Barb of Greenleaf, four brothers and a sister: Rick (Pam), Little Chute, Robert "Teddy," Kaukauna, Rayne (Kevin) Vosters, Nichols, Randy (Sue), Kaukauna, and Reed (Ann), Kaukauna; nieces and nephews: Candace, Eric, Spencer, Tyler, Haley, and Mathew; great nieces and nephews: Destiny, Carter, Derek Jr., and Anna. He is further survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ray and Phyllis Vander Bloemen and Harold and La Vern Thiele. Funeral Services for Russell are at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, 804 Grignon St., Kaukauna with Pastors Karl Schultz and Mark Luetzow co-officiating. Friends may call on Wednesday July 8, 2009 at the Boettcher Family Funeral Home, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr., Kaukauna from 4 to 8 p.m. and again on Thursday directly at church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established. Remember everyone: Russell said "Have you hugged yourself today?" Russell ... Rest in Peace Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.