Audrey Vanden Heuvel

Audrey Vanden Heuvel, age 89, passed away at Good Sheperd Nursing Home on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Audrey was born on August 10, 1936, to the late Emil and Aleda (Mielke) Brandenburg.

Audrey was united in marriage to Franklin "Bud" Vanden Heuvel on September 7, 1955, at St. John's Catholic Church in Seymour. They were happily married for 68 years.

Family was everything to Audrey. She found joy in the simple moments spent with loved ones-playing Sheepshead at family gatherings, cheering on the Brewers at games, and attending her grandchildren's sporting and fair events with pride. Audrey cherished girls' shopping trips and traveling, always embracing the chance to make memories with those she held dear.

She is survived by her children, Kurt (Suzanne), Scott ( Lisa), Tami (Mark) Kimball, Wade (Molly), Gina (Edward) Blank: grandchildren Kyle, Keenan (Jackie), Kalli (Ben), Dane, Alexandra (Ryan) Sperber, Seth (Emily) Kimball, Luke (Rachael) Kimball, Hans, Axel, Sam (Emma) Blank, Aleda (Nick) Blank, Noelle (Gabrielle) Blank, and great grandchildren Addison, Jackson, Lucille, Lillian, and Gwendolyn; sibling Eldon Brandenburg, brother-in- laws and sister-in-laws; Jerome Vanden Heuvel, Robert (Carolyn) Vanden Heuvel, Nancy (Richard) Stephani, Kate (John) Avery, Joyce (Herb) Grulke, and Audrey (Tom) Zuleger, as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Franklin "Bud" Vanden Heuvel, grandson Zackary Vanden Heuvel, parents, father and mother-in-law Frank and Myra (Keuhne) Vanden Heuvel, siblings Arlyn (the late Ernie) Brandenburg, Melbert Brandenburg, Arlis Brandenburg and sister-in-law Rosalind Brandenburg. Also, brother-in-law Earl Vanden Heuvel, sister-in-law Jean Vanden Heuvel, and brother and sister-in-law William "Bill" (the late Doris) Vanden Heuvel.

Funeral services for Audrey will be held on Monday, November 3rd at 11:00 AM at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour, with Pastor Ty Stoneburner officiating. Visitation will take place at the church from 9:00 AM until the time of services. Audrey will be laid to rest privately at Highland Memorial Park in Appleton.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Audrey's name.