Henry VanSittert's Obituary
Henry Herbert Van Sittert, son of Henry Adolph and Berta May Lattimer Van Sittert was born July 4, 1943 in Independence, Missouri. He departed this life Saturday, January 19, 2008 in his home, Climax Springs, Missouri at the age of sixty-four years, six months and fifteen days. On February 2, 1983 in Norfolk, Virginia, he was united in marriage to Dorothy. Together they shared the past twenty-five years. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy, of the home; three sons, Dennis Kraus of Climax Springs, Missouri, Daniel Van Sittert and wife, Lee Ann, currently stationed in Kaneheo, Hawaii, and John Van Sittert of Independence, Missouri; a daughter, Christine Ransdell and husband, Mitchell, of Clinton, Missouri; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Nadine Casey of Independence, Missouri, and Annette Whitfield and husband, Jack, of Zionsville, Indiana; and a host of other relatives and friends. Butch was raised in Independence, Missouri and attended St. Mary’s Catholic School there. While a student, he excelled at football, baseball and other sports, and received many medals, awards and honors. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and Operation Granada. He made a career of the Navy where he served in the Military Police. He retired after twenty-two years service to his county. The family moved to Climax Springs, Missouri, eighteen years ago. He served as Climax Springs Board Director, was Alderman for the City of Climax Springs, and was active in community affairs. He owned and operated Osage Arms where he was a concealed weapons instructor. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 3600 in Climax Springs, Missouri. In his spare time, he enjoyed outdoor activities such as swimming, fishing and golf. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Butch was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life, his many accomplishments, and will cherish all the memories he created for his family and friends. Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2008, in the First Baptist Church, Climax Springs. Burial will be in the Climax Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until service time. Memorials to the First Baptist Church of Climax Springs may be made through the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton, Missouri. Return to top
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