Abraham G. Van den Broek

Abraham Gijsbertus Van den Broek, age 85, of San Antonio, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. He was born April 9, 1933 to the late Gijsbertus and Elizabeth (Bloemhart-Mannak) Van Den Broek in Indonesia. After school, he served in the Dutch Military, he would later play Semi-Pro Soccer in The Netherlands. After moving to the United States, he would attend and graduate from UCLA in Accounting.

In his free time, he enjoyed exercising, doing yoga, riding his bike and watching any kind of sporting event. He was his kids/grandkids number one fan and always cheered them on in their various sports. He was most known for his love of his family and his story telling. He always had a smile on and loved to joke around.

He is preceded in death by his son, Rodger Van den Broek.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Juliana Van den Broek, of San Antonio; Children, Debbie (Chris) Olivier, of San Ramon, CA, Lisa (Matt) Jackson, of San Antonio, TX, daughter-in-law, Karen, of Rockton, IL; grandchildren, Tara (Brian) Murphy, of San Francisco, CA, Alex Olivier, of San Ramon, CA, Kristine Van den Broek, of Rockford, IL, Shannon (Dan) Owens, of Winnebago, IL, Troy Van den Broek, of Belvidere, IL, Walker Jackson, of San Antonio, TX, Karlie Jackson, of San Antonio, TX; great grandchildren, Weston Van den Broek, of Rockford, IL, Frankie Owens, of Winnebago, IL; numerous other relatives and close friends he considered family.

Family is receiving friends on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 10:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church-Honey Creek (25781 TX-46, Spring Branch, Texas 78070). Funeral Mass will be conducted at 11:00 am with Fr. Frances officiating. Committal services will immediately follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy and online condolences may be offered to the family by signing their online guestbook at:www.SunsetNorthFuneralHome.com