William C. Van Auken, Suddenly on April 3, 2024 of Mt. Royal formerly of Bellmawr. Age 56. Beloved Husband of Gina Palo , together for 25yrs, married 17yrs. Devoted father of Courtney Van Auken Wurst (Brett), Christian Van Auken, Luke Van Auken (Lexi) and Jude Van Auken. Dear brother of Carol Ann Van Auken, Thomas W. Van Auken (Mindy) and Marie Shostedt (James). Brother-in-law of Lisa Granato (Lou) and Vito Palo (Fran). Also survived by many nieces, nephews and loving family members. Pre-Deceased By his mother and father Carol Van Auken (nee Hildenbrand) and William J. Van Auken.

Bill enjoyed playing softball. He loved music and writing. He was a carpenter and self employed business man. He was outgoing and a very giving man, you knew when he was in the room.The most important thing to Bill was his family, he loved his family.

There will be a visitation April 13, 2024 Saturday at 10:30 am to 12:15pm. at Saint Rose of Lima Church, 300 Kings Highway, Haddon Heights, NJ. Memorial Mass 12:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill's name to South Jersey Scholarship Fund: Diocese of Camden 631 Market St., Camden NJ 08102. www.thankyou4caring.org/south-jersey-scholarship-fund , St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 www.stjude.org 800-822-6344, or contributions may be made to the family to help reduce the burden of the funeral expenses C/O Gardner Funeral Home P.O. Box 288 Runnemede, NJ 08078

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