Eugene G. Hietpas, Little Chute, age 75 died Tuesday August 10, 2010 at St. Paul Home. He was born in Appleton on July 3, 1935 to the late Cornelius and Anna (Conrad) Hietpas. On June 6, 1959 Gene married Susan Jury at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, where he was a life long member. Gene retired from Thilmany Papers in 1997 after 42 years of service and was a member of the Quarter Century Club. He enjoyed woodworking, playing Sheephead, horse shoes, bean bags and spending time with grandchildren.

Eugene is survived by his children: Andrew (Kelly), Edward (Donna) and Jane (Greg) Vander Pas, all of Little Chute; grandchildren: Jonathan (Jennifer), Ashley, Aaron, Peter (Renee), Peggy and Perry Hietpas, Christopher, Frances and Brooke Vander Pas; great grandchildren, Bailey and Baby Hietpas (due in November); brothers and sisters: Irene Roffers, Omar (Shirley), Ken (Irene), Merlin (Rose) and Sr. Germaine Hietpas, Lois (Clayton) Liebergen and Alice (Leo) Nackers; brothers and sisters-in-law: Bonnie (Robert) Benson, Janet Jury and Daniel (Judy) Jury and Peter Van Dera; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his wife and parents, Eugene was preceded in death by his sister and brothers: Elaine Van Dera, Paul (Margaret), Roger (Pat) and Vernon Hietpas; father and mother-in-law: Martin and Adeline Jury; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Nona (Joseph) Kappell, Patrick, Timothy and Mary Jury.

Visitation will be held Friday August 13, 2010 beginning at 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 12:00 Noon at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 S. Pine St. Little Chute). The Rev. Msgr. James Vanden Hogen will officiate. Committal St. John Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Gene's family would like to thank the staff at St. Paul Elder and Hospice Services for the care and kindness given to their family.