James VanDenack

James R. VanDenack, 86 of Green Bay passed away on September 10, 2025, following a short illness. He was born on March 25, 1939, to Joseph P. VanDenack and Isabel (Vandonsel) VanDenack in Green Bay.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jacqueline (Huempfner) VanDenack, his children, Theresa (John) Goodletson, Kathleen (James) Weber, Donna (Patrick) George, Denise (Dale) Deterville, daughter-in-law, Diane VanDenack & Jennifer Janssen. Also, his grandchildren Kelly (Robert) Austin, James VanDenack, Ryan VanDenack, Joshua Roske, Aharon Goodletson, Marcus (Chad) Goodletson, Jason VanDenack, Amanda Weber, Jessica (Cody) Cavanaugh, Sandra George, Mya Rae George, Adam Deterville, Katrina (Joe) Woodke, 20 great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren.

James is preceded in death by his parents, eight siblings, two sons, Len VanDenack and Joe VanDenack and daughter, Emma Dean, two grandchildren Sarah George & Jeremiah Roske.

Jim worked at F. Hurlbut Co, the City of De Pere, Stokley USA, TNT Crust and Hardware Hank. He was a “Jack of all trades and a master of none”.

Jim was always tinkering with stuff out in his garage making wooden things for his kids and for decorations, he was an avid hunter and fisherman spending time up at his cabin hunting and fishing with his sons, sons-in-law and grandkids. He enjoyed a good bonfire and a few beers with his kids. Jim loved his wife and kids and all his grandkids very much and spending time with all of them. Christmases were quite the party! He will be missed by his faithful companion, his dog Buster.

Jim was a good man. He was always there for his children. He did everything he could for them even his grandchildren. A special thanks to Scott, Kelly and Noah Runke for always being there.

Visitation at St Willebrord’s Catholic Church, 209 S. Adams St, Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 11 AM until the time of the Funeral Mass at 12 PM (Noon). Burial at Mt. Cavalry Cemetery in De Pere.