Rita M. Van Laanen Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rita M. Van Laanen of De Pere, Wisconsin, who passed away on August 12, 2025, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita M. Van Laanen to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Linsmier and Pearl Linsmier (Dorsey); her husband Francis J Van Laanen III; and her siblings, Nabby (Lola), Harold (Geneva), Helen Lenss (Joe) and Doris Manders (Jim).
She is survived by: her children, Vici and Paul (Dawn); her grandchildren, Terrah, Heather and Trevor (Nicci); her great grandchild Vance; her daughters, Lisa (Terry) and Elizabeth; and her grandchildren, Maxwell, Madeline and Nicola.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Unity Hospice of De Pere, Northwoods Animal Shelter (Iron River, MI), and De Pere Historical Society.
