Vincent John Van Dorpe

Obituary

Vincent John Van Dorpe was born on May 15, 1933, in Minneota, Minnesota.  He was the son of Camiel and Alma (Bjerkstrand) Van Dorpe.  Vincent was baptized as an infant on May 21, 1933, by Father O’Donnell and later was confirmed in his faith as a youth on October 7, 1945, both at St. Edward Catholic Church in Minneota, Minnesota.  He received his education at St. Edward Catholic School in Minneota, Minnesota.  Vincent entered active military service in the United States Air Force on January 23, 1953.  He received an Honorable Discharge on January 22, 1957, at Carswell Air Force Base in Texas as an Airman First Class.

On May 20, 1954, Vincent was united in marriage to Janet Arlene Jacobsen by Father Vincent Hope at St. Edward Catholic Church in Minneota, Minnesota.  Vincent and Janet made their home in Marshall, Le Sueur and in 1980 moved to Glencoe, Minnesota.   Their marriage was blessed with five children, Paula, John, Brian, Mark and David.  Vincent and Janet shared over 62 years of marriage. 

Vincent worked in the plumbing and heating field until 1963 when he started working for Green Giant’s Research and Development team creating prototype machinery.  He was an active member at Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe, Minnesota, where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus.  Vincent was also a member of the Le Sueur American Legion Post #55.

Vincent was a devoted and loving father and grandfather.  He enjoyed playing cards, woodworking and making home improvements.  Vincent took pride in his work.  He treasured the time spent with his family and friends. 

Vincent passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at Glencoe Regional Health Services Long Term Care in Glencoe, Minnesota, at the age of 83 years, 3 months and 28 days. 

Blessed be his memory.

Vincent is survived by his:
Wife, Janet Van Dorpe of Glencoe, MN;
Children, Paula McCanney and her husband, Daniel, of Eagan, MN,
John Van Dorpe and his wife, Paula, of Glencoe, MN,
Brian Van Dorpe of Lakeville, MN,
Mark Van Dorpe of North Mankato, MN,
David Van Dorpe and his wife, Jennifer Stevens, of Burnsville, MN;
Grandchildren, James McCanney and his wife, Meghan, of Pasadena, CA,
Melissa McCanney and her fiancé, Josh Macklin, of Apple Valley, MN,
Jacob Van Dorpe of Glencoe, MN,
Emily Wright and her husband, Dan, of Excelsior, MN,
Joshua Van Dorpe of North Mankato, MN,
Jared Van Dorpe of North Mankato, MN,
Colton Van Dorpe of Madison, WI,
Connor Van Dorpe of Burnsville, MN;
Great Grandchildren, Reid McCanney, Brody Wright;
Brother, Andrew Van Dorpe and his wife, Judy, of West Fargo, ND;
Sister, Genevieve “Gen” Ahmann of Marshall, MN;
Brothers-In-Law & Sisters-In-Law, Jim Jacobsen and his wife, Gladys, of Marshall, MN,
Curtis Jacobsen and his wife, Carol, of Chaska, MN,
Les Jacobsen and his wife, Jean, of Fargo, ND,
David Jacobsen and his wife, Sandy, of St. Cloud, MN,
Mary Jacobsen of Marshall, MN,
Donna Jacobsen of Marshall, MN,
Sherlin Nelson of Yellville, AR;
Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives and many friends.

Vincent is preceded in death by his Parents, Camiel and Alma Van Dorpe; Grandson, Justin Van Dorpe; Siblings, Ray Van Dorpe, Alice Determan and her husband, Norbert, Bernice Fry and her husband, Bud, Delores Sussner and her husband, Frances, Blanche Nelson; Brothers-In-Law, Lyle Jacobsen, Richard Jacobsen, Glen Jacobsen; Sisters-In-Law, Shirley Londgren and her husband, Duane, Lois Knoben and her husband, Wally.