While many of the original Dutch settlers in Wisconsin came from all areas of The Netherlands, the vast majority -- like the Glaudemans family -- came from the province of Noord Brabant . One town, in particular, Tilburg, proved to be a fountainhead for Little Chute. Three clergymen, who served at Saint John's Church were born in Tilburg.
Reverend Theodore Joseph Knegtel was born there Aug. 13, 1845. From the date he arrived in Little Chute -- Jan. 21, 1890 -- he left his mark. Under his direction, new stained glass windows were installed and a large clock and bells were added to the church steeple.
ReverendCornelius Van Den Borne was born in Tilburg on Aug. 11, 1882. He served as assistant pastor for five years at St. John's. Later he was transferred to Holy Name Church in Kimberly, where he died in a tragic gas explosion at the school in Aug., 1957.
Reverend Joseph Kools was born in Tilburg on April 24, 1896. He was at St. John's only a few months before he was reassigned. He eventually replaced Rev. Cornelis Van Den Borne at Holy Name Church in Kimberly after his tragic death. Rev. Kools died Oct. 31, 1973.
Reverend Theodore Joseph Knegtel was born there Aug. 13, 1845. From the date he arrived in Little Chute -- Jan. 21, 1890 -- he left his mark. Under his direction, new stained glass windows were installed and a large clock and bells were added to the church steeple.
Reverend
Reverend Joseph Kools was born in Tilburg on April 24, 1896. He was at St. John's only a few months before he was reassigned. He eventually replaced Rev. Cornelis Van Den Borne at Holy Name Church in Kimberly after his tragic death. Rev. Kools died Oct. 31, 1973.
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