Born Feb. 12, 1935 in the Netherlands to Marinus and Regina Van Anrooij. Reggie had a brother Peter Van Anrooij who preceded him in passing in 2012. He is survived by his wife of 25 years JoAnn Van Anrooy, his three kids Peter Van Anrooy(Vickie), Regine Wheatley(Randy) and Cynthia Halverson(Damon). He loved his five wonderful grandchildren, Veronica Van Anrooy, Palacios(Geo), Grant Wheatley(Amanda), Tyler Wheatley, Ian Halverson and Cassie Halverson. Reggie was able to meet his 1st great-grand baby Gentry Rose Wheatley. He also loved his four-legged kids Barney and Bo.
Reggie survived bomb blasts on a train in WWII, being shanghaied into the French Foreign Legion, and then the Royal Dutch Marines shipping him to New Guinea. He then brought his family on another adventure to America. Reggie loved his family, friends, cooking, adventure, living in Parker and always enjoyed a great party. A celebration of Reggie's life will be held Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 at the VFW Post 10726 (upriver) 8889 Riverside Dr. Parker, Arizona at 2pm.
