Dick J. "Richard" Vande Hei's obituary , Passed away on January 17, 2026 in De Pere, Wisconsin

Dick J. "Richard" Vande Hei

July 22, 1936 - January 17, 2026 (89 years old)

De Pere, Wisconsin

Dick J. "Richard" Vande Hei's obituary , Passed away on January 17, 2026 in De Pere, Wisconsin

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Dick J. "Richard" Vande Hei

July 22, 1936 - January 17, 2026 (89 years old)

De Pere, Wisconsin

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Dick J. Vande Hei Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Dick J. Vande Hei of De Pere, Wisconsin, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Dick left this world on January 17, 2026 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Dick had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Dick may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Velma Hei (Stadler) and John Vande Hei of De Pere, WI.; and his siblings, Jack Vande Hei and Carol Conklin (Jim). He is survived by: his former wife Carolyn Humphner Goldbach; his wife Mary Buzaitis; his brother Bill Vande Hei (Jeanne); his children, Rick Vande Hei (Lana), Ginnie Bluma (Dan) and Patrick Vande Hei (Noelle); and his stepsons, Christopher Buzaitis (Lorena), Jeff Buzaitis (Amy) and Dan Goldbach (Casey). He is also survived by his 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

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