Earl Van Inwegen - Roberson Funeral Home

Earl Van Inwegen

November 19, 1924 - November 28, 2013

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Earl J. Van Inwegen, Jr., 89, of Port Charlotte, Florida and Middletown, New York, passed away following a brief illness on Thursday, November 28, 2013 in Port Charlotte.

He was born November 19, 1924 in Newark New Jersey, the son of the late Florence Rose (nee-Jones) and Earl Jesse Van Inwegen. After thirty three years as Sales Representative and Management with Swift & Company and the Shop-Rite chain, he retired to Port Charlotte, Florida in 1988. Earl, a veteran, served during World War II in the South Pacific with the U.S. Army 77th Infantry Division and U.S. Army Air Forces Fifth Air Corps in the Philippines and Japan with the rank of Sergeant.

He was a Past Line Officer and 50 year member of the Phoenix Engine Co. No. 4, and lifetime member of the Elks Lodge No. 1097 of Middletown, New York. Earl was also a member of American Legion Post No. 110 in Port Charlotte.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Doris E. (nee-Buchanan) Van Inwegen; his children, Bonnie (Jim) Grispo of Plantation, FL, and Earl J. (Sue) Van Inwegen III of North Port, FL; five grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren; two sisters, Patricia Diffendale, and Barbara McGlade; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by four sisters, one brother, and a son, Kenneth E. Van Inwegen.

A Graveside service with Military Honors followed by entombment will be held Monday, December 2nd, 2013 in Port Charlotte, Florida.

Friends may visit www.robersonfh.com to sign the memory book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory, Port Charlotte Chapel.

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Earl J. Van Inwegen, Jr., 89, of Port Charlotte, Florida and Middletown, New York, passed away following a brief illness on Thursday, November 28, 2013 in Port Charlotte. He was born November 19, 1924 in Newark New Jersey, the son of the late Florence Rose (nee-Jones) and Earl Jesse Van Inwegen. After thirty three years…

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Doris "Dot", Bonnie & Jim, Earl & Sue, you were loved so deeply and unconditionally. There could never be a truer love than his for you. It would behoove you to know Mr. Van, you are being perpendicular by leaving us so early. I will always remember and love you. Thank you for being a part of my life, you made it so much richer.

To my Grandpy...may you find peace...I love you..we love you so much! I will always remember holiday dinners, wiffleball and croquet in the back yard! Nickelodeon ball for Meg's! You will be missed so much! Thank you for all the special times! Love you so much...Lori, Dave & Meaghan

Dear Aunt Dot*Bonnie*Earl*Sue & Jim. Sending you our deepest sympathy and love to all. May Uncle Earl rest in peace. We love you and miss you. Valerie & Mike

So sorry for you lose. My prayers and condolesences are with you all. God Bless

My deepest condolences to the Van Inwegen Family on the passing of Earl J. Van Inwegen, Jr. I know how much he meant to Sue just by how fondly she spoke of him. With Sincere Sympathy......

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

RIP. Brother fireman, you have answered your final call.

I never met Earl but I heard he was a wonderful man. The Van Inwegen family will be in my prayers.

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST . I DID NOT WORK WITH HIM. BUT I KNEW HIM AS A FRIEND, BUT I DID WORK WITH YOUR SON IN MIDDLETOWN SHOP RITE. EVERONE HE NEW IN SHOP RITE SENDS THERE SORROWS FOR YOUR LOST. Ronald J LeMin

Dad... you are and always will be my Hero. we love and miss you so much already. Earl III

My deepest sympathies go out to Doris, and the entire VanInwegan family. I am so greatfull to have had a chance to get to know Earl, and will always remember him, especially his sense of humor. He will always be remembered and deeply missed.

Grampy , thanks for so many memories! Backyard barbaques Frontward whiffle balls games Being a role model for the husband I expected The great grandfather that enjoyed watching his great grandsons playing football. But thanks most of all for always taking such great care of Nanny !! All my love , Lisa Ann

I love you..and will miss you everyday for the rest of my Life. Thank you for being a wonderful Father in law .. I am profoundly sad, but our memories will always make us smile. I am thankful for the 20 + years God gave me to spend with you. watch over us Dad... until we are together again. xoxo love you with all of my heart. Sue

Doris "Dot", Bonnie & Jim, Earl & Sue, there are no words to express how sorry I am for your loss. Just knowing how much he loved you and how you were his heart and his reason for being will carry on for a lifetime. It "behooves" me how "perpendicular" he was to leave so early but it was an honor to have known him and be a part of his life. I loved him and will miss him and he made my life a whole lot richer for knowing him. I love you all.

We met Earl & Dot when they first moved to Port Charlotte & were privileged to have them as guests at our wedding 19 years ago. Earl always had a twinkle in his eye for Dot...we loved seeing them hold hands when they walked together. We'd like to extend our deepest sympathies to Dot & the entire VanInwegen family.

Always together We had 68 years of Happy Marriage,My Love and I. We raised three children" together".We enjoyed trips and vacations" together". We had so many good memories to hold onto in our later years "together" Even at the end he looked at me as his bride.I'm so lucky to have had that. He is gone from me now but we will always be "together" in my memories. I love and miss you and I know our love story is not over because at the end we will my Earl be"' together" Your loving Wife Dottie

We the family of Earl VanInwegen wish to thank everyone for their kind words.We have been so touched andwill be forever grateful.

I miss you Dad,I promised you today that we would take care of Mom but I know I can't do as good a job as you did.You gave us one last gift because you knew that next few weeks or months would have been too hard for us,we would have had to make some very painfull choices,so in typical fashion you took it into your own hands.Thank you for the memories that will stay with me forever.You gave me my strong sense of right and wrong and I've carried that with me all these years.I will cherish the time we spent leaning on each the last several months.Many surprises for both of us! I will love and miss you always xoxo Bonnie

Our loved ones are always in our hearts and therfore never fogotten.

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