Donald E. Vanschoelandt

Belton--- Memorial services for Donald E. "Van" VanSchoelandt, 78, of Belton will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, January 18, 2013, at the First Christian Church in Belton. Mr. VanSchoelandt died Sunday, January 13, 2013, at the Alzcare Nursing Center in Temple. Mr. VanSchoelandt was born April 24, 1934 in Independence, Missouri, the son of Henry and Alice (Hagan) VanSchoelandt. He married Marilyn Leat April 1, 1967, in Mission, Kansas. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He also worked for the military for over 35 years and retired from Ft. Hood as the Housing Manager. He had many interests including playing bridge. He was an avid golfer. He won the State Championship in Bowling in North Carolina in 1956. Mr. VanSchoelant attended First Christian Church in Belton for over 25 years. Survivors include his wife Marilyn VanSchoelandt of Belton, son Wayne Klasinski of Kansas City, Kansas and daughter Jan Tucker of Belton, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church 100 Water Street Belton, Texas 76513.