Irene E. (Bricco) Van Adestine, December 3, 1918 - October 12, 2011, Green Bay, WI, was welcomed into the arms of our Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, surrounded by her loving family.
Irene was born Dec. 3, 1918, in Neva, Wis., and was the daughter of the late Leo and Mabel (Olesen) Bricco. Irene graduated from Bear Creek High School, Outagamie County Teachers College and Oshkosh State Teachers College. She taught in the one- room rural schools of Waupaca and Outagamie Counties. In 1967, Irene went back to teaching at St. Joseph Catholic School in Green Bay. Irene remains a member of The Brown County Retired Educations’ Association.
Irene has always been a staunch supporter of her husband's involvement in hockey and officiating on a local and state level. This interest had continued on through her son and two of her grandsons. Irene spent over a decade helping with her daughters Girl Scout troops.
As a young girl, during the depression years, Irene acquired the skill of sewing from her mother. She began by learning how to reuse and refashion styles that were popular at that time. Irene always dressed very fashionable through her high school, college and early teaching years. After she was married, with an ever increasing family, Irene happily spent the rest of her life making clothes, curtains and doing mending/ repairing for all of us.
She was an active member of St. Jude Parish, chairing many funeral luncheons, greeter for funerals and helping in the office. Irene was also a long time member of the St. Jude Women’s Club, bible study group and with her deep faith would pray her rosary daily. Irene was a Red Cross volunteer and enjoyed participating in exercise groups for over 30 years—well into her 90’s. She traveled extensively with her husband, family and friends throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. Irene's love of family and history guided her to spend countless hours putting together books and memorabilia regarding our family stories and genealogy which has been enjoyed by many and for future generations.
Irene was a very energetic lady and always had a project going. We were told that while in school her teachers wondered if she ever sat still. Well, we can tell you that she rarely did! She was the life of many get-togethers and could always be counted on to get the fun going, whether dancing, singing or putting together the greatest costume.
She married Robert “Red” Van Adestine Aug. 16, 1944, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bear Creek. Robert preceded her in death April 29, 1987. They were blessed with six children, Bobbie, Donna, Renee, Sue, Margaret and Dan. Her family was her greatest pride.
Irene is survived by her children and their spouses, Bobbie and Tom Browne, Sue and John Piton, Margaret and Bruce Demerath, Dan and Jill VanAdestine all from Green Bay, Donna and Larry Morrow, Renee and Tom Werner from Luxemburg; her grandchildren, Michelle (Jeff) Wick, Matt (Sabrina) Browne, Jennifer (Neil) Schwartz, Jaci (Tony) Rocheleau, Joe Morrow, Mike (Michelle) Werner, John (Lori) Werner, Zak (Amy) Werner, Dan (Julie) Piton, Karen (Jeremy) Metzler, Derrick (Julia) Demerath, Lee Demerath, Marci Van Adestine and Brian (Darci) Van Adestine; her great-grandchildren, Sarah, Andrew, Emily, Alex, Melanie, Megan, Elizabeth, Olivia, Blake, Madison, Lilian, Ethan, Grace, Iris, Tyler, Ivy, Genevieve born Oct. 12, 2011; step-great-grandchildren, Skyler, Dalton and Sophie.
Irene is also survived by two brothers and sisters in-law, John Bricco of Green Bay; Loy and Lorraine Bricco of Bear Creek; Eunice Bricco of Clarkstown, Wash.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Red”; her infant grandson, Stephen Lawrence Morrow (6/16-11/5/1981); her parents; and her siblings and their spouses, Domain Bricco, Fern (John) Lorge, Leonard (Margie) Bricco, Gladys (John) Martin, Florence (Bob) Mathewson; brothers in-law and sisters in-law, Maurice Van Adestine, Sarah (Alfred) Clausen, and Alice (Frank) Binder.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the Blaney Funeral Home 1521 Shawano Ave., from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. Visitation will continue Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at St. Jude Catholic Church, 1420 Division St., Green Bay, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Donald Everts officiating. Burial will be in Fort Howard Memorial Park. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.
Thank you Margaret and Bruce for the special care you have given Mom.
Irene lived her vibrant life to the fullest and was a true role model for her children and grandchildren.
We love you Grandma Van!
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