Derivan Colleen Anne

1959 - 2013  (53 years)

• Name	Derivan Colleen Anne
  Born	11 Sep 1959	Beaver Dam, Dodge, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Female
  Died	28 Feb 2013	Alto, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA
  Person ID	I352	My Genealogy
  Last Modified	9 Jul 2023

  
  

  Father	Derivan John Bernard (Porky),   b. 3 Jan 1928, Fox Lake, Dodge, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 25 Nov 1979, Fox Lake, Dodge, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 51 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Stahr Loraine,   b. 7 Mar 1926, Fox Lake, Dodge, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 25 Dec 2011, Beaver Dam, Dodge, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 85 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Married	28 May 1955	Fox Lake, Dodge, Wisconsin, USA
  Family ID	F3582	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Tenpas Brian
  Children	1. Tenpas Katie Lynn   2. Tenpas Daniel John
  Last Modified	9 Jul 2023
  Family ID	F3686	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 11 Sep 1959 - Beaver Dam, Dodge, Wisconsin, USA Died - 28 Feb 2013 - Alto, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Notes

  Buried Alto, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA Colleen A. Tenpas, 53, of the town of Alto, went to her heavenly home Thursday evening, February 28, 2013. Colleen was born September 11, 1959, in Beaver Dam, the daughter of John and Lorraine Stahr Derivan. Colleen grew up in Fox Lake and graduated from Waupun High School in 1977 and from UW-Eau Claire in 1981, where she received her bachelor's degree in nursing. On October 1, 1983, she married the love of her life, Brian Tenpas, in Fox Lake. Following their marriage the couple resided in Alto, all their married lives. Colleen began her career in nursing at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, where she spent 32 years at a job she truly loved. Colleen was a prayer warrior and an active member of Alto Reformed Church, where she enjoyed teaching Sunday School, coaching the youth group, and leading Bible studies. She lived out her faith with God and shared it with many. Colleen's greatest joy was her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She loved watching sporting events, biking, traveling, and shopping. Colleen will be greatly missed by her loving husband, Brian Tenpas of Alto; their two children, Katie (Cody) Mueller, and Daniel Tenpas, both of Alto; their two grandchildren, Everett Mueller and Kennedy Tenpas; her two sisters, Kim (Donn) Luell of Beaver Dam; and Diane (Kris) Monson of Strum, WI; a brother, Jim (Sharon) Derivan of Beaver Dam; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Barrie and Ardyce Tenpas of Brandon; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Kevin (Deb) Tenpas of Howard, WI; Tim (Kara) Tenpas of Waupun; Mike (Rose) Tenpas of Pewaukee; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Colleen was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services for Colleen Tenpas will be held Monday, March 4, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Alto Reformed Church with Rev. Ted Lindman officiating. Burial will follow at Alto Cemetery. Friends and relatives of Colleen Tenpas may call on the family on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home in Waupun and on Monday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials received will be directed to a nursing scholarship in Colleen's name. Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home of Waupun and staff are serving the family.