Shovel VanDenHeuvel passed away March 12, 2023. He was 71 years old. He was born September 24, 1951 in Chippewa Falls, WI to Richard and Harriet VanDenHeuvel. Shovel worked for the county as a supervisor for the Hwy. Department. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping, and loved spending time with his family. He was also a MN Vikings fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Harriet VanDenHeuvel, and father-in-law Kenneth Gumtow.
Shovel is survived by his loving wife Mary Jane of 50 years of Silver Bay, MN; daughters, Nicole VanDenHeuvel of Silver Bay and Tara VanDenHeuvel of St. Paul, MN, mother-in-law Lucille Gumtow of Florida, brother-in-laws Bob (Natalie) and Bill Gumtow of Florida, brothers Larry VanDenHeuvel (Sharen) of Proctor, MN and Todd VanDenHeuvel (Patti) of Two Harbors; Four grandchildren, Michael Marisa (Zack) of Superior, Macaiden of Superior, and Amara, and two great-grandchildren Maverick and Clayre.
Shovel was well known for his cooking abilities and his fish cakes were almost famous. He also made homemade sauerkraut, and made many quarts of various pickles over the years. Shovel was one of the hardest workers and had an excellent work ethic. He accomplished much in his lifetime. He also enjoyed wintering in Texas.
A gathering of friends and family will be held in the near future to honor Shovel.
