Frank Jacob Van de Waarsenburg
Frank Jacob Van de Waarsenburg passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 29th, 2021 at the age of 65. Fighting a courageous battle, Frank stayed strong until the end.
Frank is survived by his loving wife Victoria Ann Van de Waarsenburg, his sons Raymond Van de Waarsenburg, Shaun (Maggie) Van de Waarsenburg, Casey (Jodi) Chapman; his sisters Petronella Crawford, Marie Niedringhaus, Elizabeth Ponzer (fiancé Gerry) and his brother John (Kim) Van de Waarsenburg; his brother-in-law David (Elizabeth) Lemke, sister-in-law Anne (Kevin) Toolen; his Grandchildren Parker, Connor, Cooper, Tyler Chapman, Aidan and Adalynn Van de Waarsenburg; his Aunt Maria Ver Haeg; his Nephews and Nieces, Glen Jr (Sharon), Scott (Peggy), Eric, Christina, Robert, Matthew (Jill) , Luke (Betsy), Adam (Alivia), Amanda (Matt), Brittany, Richard (Raven), Bryan, Mindy (Justin), Tim (fiancé Colleen), Mike, Carrie, Emma and Charlotte; as well as 14 great nephews and nieces and a multitude of cousins, Aunts and Uncles here as well as in the Netherlands.
Born in Holland and raised in St. Louis, Frank graduated from Hazelwood High School. Frank was a proud bus driver for Parkway School District for 30 years. Also for 39 years he was a beer vendor at Busch Stadium,
Frank was a family man with a loving wife. He took every opportunity to spend time with his grandchildren and enjoyed spoiling them until his heart was content. Known to cook a mean pork steak, Frank showed his love to others through his humor and giving heart.
Adios Amigos!
Memorial Service will be at St. Norberts Catholic Church on May, 22nd 2021 at 11:00am with a celebration of life to follow at St. Ferdinand Park, Florissant, MO.
I miss you uncle frank say hi to grandma and grandpa for me till we meet again on the other side
You will be missed my bus driving friend. Rest easy ????
Uncle Frank. I will miss all of our fun times joking about the 3 stooges and looking for you at the ballpark. Took me awhile but I was finally able to sit in the section where you sold beer. I think it’s awesome that you and James share the same love for Back To The Future. Thanks for being such a kind and fun loving Uncle. We miss you dearly. We love you Uncle Frank.
Frank you will forever be in our hearts. Rest well.
I worked with Frank at Parkway for almost 30 years. We had some great times!
Frank also worked for my husband as a plumbing helper one summer at Parkway. He had my husband laughing everyday! He was definitely a one of a kind guy and will be greatly missed!
I worked with Frank for 15 years at Parkway. He treated me like a daughter. Always took the time sit and chat with me. He was my best co-worker ever and I will miss him deeply. Keep the wheels rolling. Forever in my heart.
Frank, i will miss you forever. I’m loving you.
Frank, you were my bus driver from 1st grade to 8th. i remember the day we were told, the substitute driver had announced it to everyone. 8th grade would be my last year riding the bus and i was going to tell him how good of a driver he was for all those years at the end of that year. but i never got to, he was a damn good driver, always got the job done, and i remember bus 45, and 112. i will never forget you man.