John Van Dyk, 86, De Pere, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at home. He was born on February 17, 1925 to the late William and Rose (Hoks) Van Dyk. On October 18, 1947 he married the former Mary Kane at Old St. Joe's Church by Father Abbot Pennings. John served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army. He owned and operated Van Dyk Shoes and Clothing on Main Street in De Pere for many years. John enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing with his friends. He and Mary wintered in Florida for the past twenty five years and continued his joy of fishing and their many friendships. He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus, Abbot Pennings Council 3955. John was an active member of the West De Pere Businessmen's Assn., the Abbot Pennings High School Parents Club. He and other local businessmen were the founders of the Kelly Danen Little League Baseball Park. John is survived by his wife, Mary; their children, Rod and Ann Van Dyk, De Pere, Peter and Carol Van Dyk, Las Vegas, Bill Van Dyk , Port Washington; 9 grandchildren, Andy and Laura Van Dyk, Mollie and Ryan Severson, Ellen and Elizabeth Van Dyk, Sara Van Dyk, Sam, Hannah, William and Olivia Van Hefty; as well as five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Mary Beth Van Hefty and his son, Paul Van Dyk, as well as his brother and sister-in-law, William and Lois and one sister and brother-in-law, Roseann and LeRoy Chase. Family and friends may call at Old St. Joe's Catholic Church, the Heart of St. Norbert College Campus after 9:00a.m. Saturday January 21, 2012. Funeral Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 11:00a.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. James Baraniak, and Rev. Gery Meehan, O. Praem., officiating. RYAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY is assisting the family with arrangements. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Van Dyk family. The family would like to extend a special thank you to their neighbors for their card and concern. A memorial fund has been established to Unity Hospice.