Adrianus C. 'Art'

Van Bergen, 78

WILMINGTON - Adrianus C. "Art" Van Bergen, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. He was 78.

Born in Wormerveer, Holland, he worked as a representative for Heineken Brewery for 24 years before his retirement.

A handyman throughout his life, he was well known for his ability to fix anything.

Art made many home improvements and was always looking for his next challenge.

He also worked as a part-time drive for Bancroft Construction.

Art was preceded in death by his first wife, Froukje, in 1978; and his brothers, Dirk, Henk, Klaas, Pieter, Henri and Johannes.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Kathleen M. (Calhoun) Van Bergen; his daughter and son-in-law, Jannette and Jannes Schenkel of Holland; his stepchildren, Peggy DiMaio and her husband Jack, Bob Calhoun and his wife Donna, and Jim Calhoun; three grandchildren; ten step-grandchildren; and a step-great-grandson.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Matthew's Church, 901 E. Newport Pike, Woodcrest, where friends are invited to visitation after 10 a.m.

Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 185 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713.

Arrangements by Mealey Funeral Homes.