DeBruin, Clarence J.

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1935, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 6 Feb 1996; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Military Service:
World War II - Army

Military Service:
Korea

Education - High School:
Kimberly High School Class of 1935

Obituary:
Clarence J. DeBruin, 605 Ma es Ave. Kimberly, age 79, died unexpectedly Monday February 5, 1996 at App leton Medical Center. He was born December 20th 1916 in Kimberly, the s on of the late John and Delia (Erst) DeBruin. He graduated from Kimberly H igh School in 1935 and was Valedictorian of his class. He attended Lawren ce College and the old Outagamie Rural Normal school. Clarence served wi th the Army Air Corps during World War II and the Korean conflict. His emp loyment was with Kimberly-Clark Midtec for 45 years, retiring in 198 1. He married Betty McMahon in 1946 and she preceeded him in death in 195 6. In 1964 he married Esther Kuborn, she preceded him in death in 197 6. In 1978 he married Irene Krueger. Clarence was very proud of his mil itary service and was an active member and held many offices in the Willi am Verhagen Post 60 of the American Legion, Kimberly and the Outagamie Cou nty Voiture 1140 of the 40 et 8, were he was awarded the Community Servi ce Award in 1987. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 44 89 and Kimberly Kiwanis and received the Kiwanas "Man of the Year" in 198 5. Clarence served as treasurer of the KRA for 25 years until 1972 and w as a 30 unit plasma donor at the Community Blood Center. He was a memb er of Holy Name Catholic Church Kimberly. Besides his wife of 18 years, Ir ene, he is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law: Mary DeBruin of App leton and Barbara and Mickey Hungerford, of Hortonville. Three grandchildr en Jeffrey and Melanie Hungerford, Heidi Hungerford, and Libby Hungerfor d. Two great-granddaughter's Bridget and Kristen Hungerford. A brother a nd sister-in-law Harold and Ceil DeBruin, Kimberly; nieces and nephew s. He is also survived by three stepchildren Gary Kuborn of Kimberly, Mari lyn and Robert Stark of Kimberly; Kathy and Dennis Kiffe of Austin TX; st ep grandchildren Joe and Nancy Kuborn, Brian Stark; Chad and Kevin Kiff e; and a step great-granddaughter Stephanie Stark and a special neighborho od buddy, Alicia.He was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law R ichard and Grace DeBruin; a stepdaughter-in-law, Shirley Kuborn. The ma ss of resurrection will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Name Cathol ic Church Kimberly. Burial will be in the Holy Name a Catholic cemetery.

Clarence married McMahon, Elizabeth Lee "Betty Lee" Abt 1946. Elizabeth was born Abt 1920; died Abt 1956; was buried Abt 1956, Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Clarence married Coenen, Esther M. Abt Sep 1964, , Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA. Esther (daughter of Coenen, George G. and Hermsen, Mary) was born 26 Sep 1919, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 28 Oct 1976, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 28 Oct 1976, Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Clarence married Meshke, Irene M. Abt 1978. Irene was born 19 Sep 1923, New London, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 5 Nov 2011, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]