Leonard Van Putten Vink

Leonard Van Putten Vink Len Van Putten Vink passed away at his home on March 21, 2020. With his family right by his side, he faithfully went with our Lord. He is survived by his loving wife, whom he called his "swee-eetie" Kaaren Hoffman Van Putten Vink of 59 years, married on June 25, 1960. His siblings are Ruth Varcadipane and husband Rich of PA and Joyce St Cyr and husband Paul of MN. Also survived are his daughter Laura VPV, married to Steve Moore of Belmont, NH and James P Van Putten Vink , married to Sandy of Wellington, Fl. N. His grandchildren by Len and Carol are Sarah, married to Mike Rice and Jessica Van Putten Vink in NC. Granddaughter by Laura and Steve is Brielle, married to Andrew Torressen of NH. Granddaughter Josie Van Putten Vink by Bob and Dawn of NJ. Grandchildren by James and Sandy are Bailey, Kyle and Skyler Van Putten Vink of FL. Len was predeceased by his parents Ruth Van Putten Vink and Leonard Van Putten Vink Jr. Sadly also predeceased Len's other 2 boys, Len Van Putten Vink lV age 57, passed on April 8, 2018, married to Carol of NC and Bob Van Putten Vink age 55, passed on March 20, 2019 married to Dawn of NJ. LCpl Van Putten Vink was a very proud veteran of the US Marines enlisted April 20, 1961, honorably discharged February 25, 1963 with 2 years in USMC Reserve. He was awarded Good Conduct Medal and proudly earned his Rifle Marksmanship Badge. His Specialty Title was Antitank Assault Man, graduated Demolition and Land Warfare school. His post USMC career while living in Allendale, NJ included 25 years working at the Ford motor company in NJ at night while carpentry and home building during the day. He worked hard to provide for his family. His hobbies included hunting and fishing with his sons. He liked motorcycles and loved to garden vegetables with his father in-law William. He raised chickens, ducks and turkeys and a pig named Squeak. He also loved his many cats and dogs throughout the years. He always thought it was funny on Thanksgiving to freak out his family members by bringing the turkey feet into the house and teasing them. He also enjoyed family and friend retreats to his cabin in Pennsylvania where waterskiing and boating were great fun. Len and Kaaren retired to Royal Palm Beach, Florida in 2002. His new found hobby was his electric tricycle. Funny to see him riding alongside the highway at 20 mph without pedaling! Len always made friends easily and was generous with those who were less fortunate. Never pretending to be any better than them. Finally, when illnesses struck, first leukemia contracted while he was in basic training at Camp LeJeune. He was a warrior and battled every time another illness struck and just when we thought he was down, he would bounce back. He had a very strong will, strong opinions and was a high maintenance guy! He had a hard time showing his love through words, but he had a good heart and secretly sensitive. He loved his family "forever and ever Amen".