Thomas James VanHandel Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Thomas James VanHandel of Appleton, Wisconsin, who passed away on April 17, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas James VanHandel to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Thomas James' memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Thomas James' journey be filled with peace and serenity, as his find rest in the embrace of eternity.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Jody Bergholtz; his son Eric (Lindsey); his grandchildren, Fisher and Grady; his daughter Allison Reid (Matthew); his grandchildren, Mitchell and McKenzie; his brother Jack (Ann); and his parents, Arnold VanHandel and Geraldine VanHandel.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 17th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Pullmans (619 S Olde Oneida St, Appleton, WI 54915).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Wisconsin Honor Flight or to the Neenah Animal Shelter.
