"Yo, Pege here."

Pege (Gerald) A. Van Deraa, Little Chute, age 72, died Tuesday December 24, 2013 at Brewster Village. He was born in Little Chute on February 16, 1941 to the late John and Bertha (Kortz) Van Deraa. Following graduation, Gerald served in the U.S. Army. Pege was a computer programmer and retired from M&I Bank after 30 years with them. He loved to visit with his brothers and sisters and will be warmly remembered for his "honks" hello. The Chicago Cubs are in mourning as they have lost their most loyal fan.

Gerald is survived by his siblings: his twin sister Geraldine "Gerry" Welch, Appleton; Ronald (Beth), Neenah; Ellie Walker, Little Chute; Harvey (Irene), Kimberly; and Larry (Ruth), Poy Sippi; special nephew Dan Vanevenhoven; and sister-in-law: Kathleen Van Deraa. He is further survived by other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his sister and brother: Angeline (Ralph) Vanevenhoven and Marvin Van Deraa; and brother-in-law: Pro Walker.

Visitation will be held Thursday January 2, 2014 at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 S. Pine St. Little Chute) beginning at 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Msgr. James Vanden Hogen will officiate. Military rites conducted by the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258 will immediately follow. Committal St. John Cemetery. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com.

Pege's family would like to thank the staff at Brewster Village and his friend Laverne for the love and care given to him through the years.