Todd G. Verbruggen, Kaukauna, age 55, died unexpectedly Thursday, August 15, 2013. He was born in Appleton on August 28, 1957 to John and Elizabeth "Betty" (Ebben) Verbruggen. Todd married Connie Gietman on September 16, 1989 at St. Paul's Parish, Combined Locks. His love for her was truly immeasurable. Together, they had two beautiful children, Kaitlyn and Peter, of whom Todd was most proud.

Todd was a perfect gentleman. He always thought of others first and made everyone feel special. Todd loved spending time with his family and friends, especially boating with them on the Todd-Tanic. He enjoyed tending to and spending time in his yard. He always had a joke to share, delivered with a smirk on his face and a twinkle in his eye. Todd truly cherished every moment with all his customers. They were the highlight of his career.

Together with his brother Jerry, he owned and operated Hollander's Pub and Grill (formerly Willie's Supper Club). Todd's earlier ventures included Thunder and Lightning, Pine Street Bar, and the Lincoln Inn.

Todd is survived by his wife of 23 years, Connie; children: Kaitlyn Christine, attending UW Oshkosh, and Peter John, attending UW Milwaukee; parents: John and Betty Verbruggen; siblings: Mike (Paula), Chris (Terry) Eiting, Don (Diane), Jerry (Denise) and Anne (Chris) Minten; mother-in-law: Barbara Gietman; brother and sister-in-law: Dr. Thomas (Lori) Gietman and Jenni (Rick) Roberts. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives, and many friends.

Todd was preceded in death by his father-in-law; Peter J. Gietman, Jr.; and cousins Lee "2-E" Verbruggen and Rick Ebben.

Visitation will be held Monday, August 19, 2013 at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME (1776 E. Main St., Little Chute) beginning at 12:00 noon until a time of memory sharing at 3:30 pm. A Funeral Mass will follow at 5:00 pm on Monday at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 S. Pine St., Little Chute) with Rev. Ronald Belitz officiating. The family will establish a memorial in Todd's name.

Our family is very proud to be able to call Todd… husband, dad, son, brother, and uncle. He was truly one of a kind and will be in our hearts forever.

***Please note that Main Street in Little Chute is under construction. There are detour routes to follow. O'Connell Funeral Home is at the corner of Main Street and Sanitorium Road. If travelling on Lincoln or Wisconsin Avenues, you will be able to access the funeral home at Sanitorium Road. If you follow the posted detour route on Hwy. OO, turn south on Rosehill Road and cross Main Street. Turn right on Wisconsin Avenue and right on Sanitorium Road. You will be able to cross Main Street there. (O'Connell Funeral Home is one block west of Hollanders Pub and Grill.) Please call 788-6237 with any questions.