Gregory VANDENBROUCKE

7 JAN 1948 - 22 FEB 2021

• BIRTH: 7 JAN 1948, Paris, France
• DEATH: 22 FEB 2021, Niles, Berrien, Michigan

• MARRIAGE: 2 MAY 1999, Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana

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[N27818] Gregory Vandenbroucke
Jan. 7, 1948 - Feb. 22, 2021

NILES, MI - Gregory Vandenbroucke, 73, of Niles, passed away at his home on Monday, February 22, 2021, following a brief illness.Gregory was born on January 7, 1948, to the late Colonel Gilbert and Ursula Frances (Marks) Vandenbroucke in Paris, France. Later, his parents purchased the former residence of Dr. Gachet, painter Van Gogh's friend and physician in Auvers-sur-Oise, where Greg spent his adolescence and which is now an art museum. On May 2, 1999 he wed Notre Dame Professor Catherine Perry, originally from Lausanne, Switzerland, at a ceremony in Bloomington, Indiana. After graduating from high school, Gregory pursued a Master's Degree in Political Science in Paris. He was a life-long learner who could always be found with a book in his hand. His love for French and European History could only be matched with his passion for current politics. Gregory enjoyed talking, debating, and predicting politics. He and Catherine thoroughly enjoyed time together at the residence they designed and transformed from a house to a home and shared with their cats. In his later years, Gregory worked at the Lexus dealership in Mishawaka where he became a trusted and respected Lexus automotive broker. He was preceded in death by his parents. Gregory is survived by his wife Catherine; son, Gregory Vandenbroucke, Jr. of Paris, France; daughters, Victoria and Valarie Vandenbroucke of Virginia; brother, Lucien Vandenbroucke of South Bend, Indiana; his grandchildren, Arthur, Antoine, Agathe, and Clémence Vandenbroucke of Paris, France; and many extended family members and close friends. In keeping with Gregory's wishes his family will lay him to rest privately at Porter Rea Cemetery, Potato Creek State Park in North Liberty, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made in Gregory's memory to a charity of your choice. Condolences, photos, and memories can be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, of Niles. Published in South Bend Tribune on Feb. 28, 2021.