DeBruin, Joseph H.

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• 1940 Census: 1940, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

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1940 Census:
Joseph De Bruin26
Margaret De Bruin25
Gerald De Bruin8
Eugene De Bruin7
Donald De Bruin5
Marie De Bruin3
Joseph De Bruin2
John Dompe27

Joseph married Hughes, Margaret M. 20 Oct 1931, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Margaret (daughter of Hughes, Owen James and Fermanich, Appolonia "Abbie") was born 9 Aug 1915, Grand Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 21 Aug 1998; was buried Aft 21 Aug 1998, St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 3 Oct 2017; APC

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Obituary:
Gerald Joseph DeBruin, 85, of Taylors, South Carolina, died Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Born in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, he was a son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Hughes) DeBruin.
After proudly serving in the United States Navy and Naval Reserves for 34 years, he retired at the highest level possible for an enlisted man, Master Chief Petty Officer. After retiring from the Navy, he worked for the Idaho Power and Electric Company for 25 years. Following his second retirement, he returned to Wisconsin to help care for his elderly mother and work part-time at Cardinal Health in Appleton, Wisconsin.
He is survived by a daughter, Faith Viste and husband Tom of Diamondhead, MS; sons, Gary DeBruin and wife, Sue of Greenville, South Carolina, and Ken DeBruin of D'Iberville, Mississippi; Wisconsin siblings Donald DeBruin, Joseph DeBruin, Jerome DeBruin, Mutz (Roger) Van Handel, Carol McFarlan, Millie (Paul) Lemke, David Klink, and Dar (Dick) Hein; grandchildren, Victoria Molino, Shay Snowden, Aaron DeBruin, Bryan DeBruin, Christopher DeBruin;10 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings Eugene DeBruin,
Nancy DeBruin and Eileen Klink.
Visitation and funeral service will be held at Boettcher Family Funeral Home, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr. in Kaukauna, Wisconsin on Friday, October 6, 2017. Visitation will be held 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. followed by an 11:00 service and burial at St. Mary's Cemetery.
A memorial has been established for the Old Glory Honor Flight. Donations may be directed to the Gerald J. DeBruin memorial via the following website:
http://www.oldgloryhonorflight.org/support/financial-support/ Condolences may be made at www.boettcherfamilyfuneral.com.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Oct. 3, 2017

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• URL: Aft 1933; Link to Wikipedia
• 1940 Census: 1940, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Education - High School: 1951, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Education - High School: 1951, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Between 1952 and 1956; US Air Force
• Occupation: Bef 1963
• News Mention: 13 Sep 1963; Kaukauna Times
• News Mention: 23 Oct 1963; Kaukauna Times
• News Mention: 20 May 1964; Kaukauna Times
• Media: 2007

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1940 Census:
Joseph De Bruin26
Margaret De Bruin25
Gerald De Bruin8
Eugene De Bruin7
Donald De Bruin5
Marie De Bruin3
Joseph De Bruin2
John Dompe27

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1951

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1951

Occupation:
Parachute Delivery Officer. Air America. Became a POW when he parachuted to safety from a C-46 that had been shot down over Laos.
He is known to have been a POW at a Pathet Lao prison camp in Laos. He and other prisoners attempted to escape twice from the camp. He was recaptured on his 1st escape attempt and he is listed as MIA as a result of his second escape attempt in 1966.
Served in USAF as an Aviation Mechanic from 1952-1956.
Served in Bureau of Land Management as a Smoke Jumper for 3 years in Alaska and Montana.
Eugene DeBruin was portrayed by Jeremy Davies in Werner Herzog's 2007 film Rescue Dawn.

News Mention:
In September of 1963, Eugene DeBruin of Kaukauna was shot down and taken prisoner in Laos. At the end of the Vietnam War no negotiations were made for the prisoners held in Laos. Over the past 50 years our government has never made a formal request for him of any of the other estimated 600 people that were left behind in that country. Please say a prayer for these poor people that were left behind.

News Mention:
Eugene DeBruin of Kaukauna, whose plane was shot down by communist in Laos several weeks ago, has been reported by Air America to be alive but a prisoner.
DeBruin, 30, was a crew member of the Air America plane which was shot down by the Pathet Lao on September 5 in northern Laos. He was one of three Americans abroad the plane. The Pathet Lao mentioned Eugene's name last Saturday as the only survivor. Senator Nelson (Dem) Wisconsin later contacted the DeBruin's and told them the state department was negotiating for the release of Eugene. No information was available as to whether he was injured.

News Mention:
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DeBruin received word that their son, Eugene DeBruin, 30, presently a prisoner of the pro-communist Pathet Lao troops, will be released soon. DeBruin's plane was shot down over Laos on Sept 5 while dropping supplies. He was one of five that survived the crash. The announcement was made by Prince Souphanouvong, Pathet Lao leader, according to AP press dispatches. Information received stated he was being treated well by his captures. Air America, the concern which DeBruin was affiliated, has suspended its operations in Laos.
Update January 2010 - Information released through the U.S. freedom of information act confirms that Air America was operated by the C.I.A. during the Vietnam War. The U.S. would not negotiate with Laos for the release of POW's. Eugene and over 300 other prisoners were never released.


Media:
Portrayed by Jeremy Davies in the film Rescue Dawn

Parachute Delivery Officer. Air America. Became a POW when he parachuted to safety from a C-46 that had been shot down over Laos.
He is known to have been a POW at a Pathet Lao prison camp in Laos. He and other prisoners attempted to escape twice from the camp. He was recaptured on his 1st escape attempt and he is listed as MIA as a result of his second escape attempt in 1966.
Served in USAF as an Aviation Mechanic from 1952-1956.
Served in Bureau of Land Management as a Smoke Jumper for 3 years in Alaska and Montana.
Eugene DeBruin was portrayed by Jeremy Davies in Werner Herzog's 2007 film Rescue Dawn.

Marie married VanHandel, Roger Jacob (son of VanHandel, Bernard "Barney" and Huss, Verna) [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1965, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: Aft 3 Feb 2017

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Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1965

Obituary:
Eileen Ruth Klink (Janie De Bruin) was gently called home to Jesus on February 3, 2017, following a short struggle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family that was the focus of her life and a source of great pride.
Janie was born on January 30, 1947, to Joseph and Margaret (Hughes) De Bruin in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. She attended St. Mary's Catholic grade school and graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1965. On November 23, 1968, she married David M. Klink at St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Together they built a happy life with three sons and many family adventures while residing in Little Chute for 46 years.
Janie loved knitting, baking, gardening and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her gentle spirit and kind heart were her trademark and anyone who needed a favor or someone to listen, knew they could call on Janie. She was a long time member of St. John's Catholic Church in Little Chute and her faith was the cornerstone of her life.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, David, and her three sons: Daryl (Lisa), Brian (Tracy), and Christopher. She is further survived by grandchildren: Brianna (Fiancée Adam Lemke), David, Emily, and Tyler, siblings: Gerald De Bruin, Donald De Bruin, Mutz (Roger) Van Handel, Joseph P. De Bruin, Jerome De Bruin, Carol Mc Farlan, Millie (Paul) Lemke, Darlene (Dick) Hein, sister-in-law Janis Usilton, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Charlotte and Melvin Klink, brother Eugene De Bruin and sister-in-law Nancy DeBruin.
Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the National Honor Flight. Donations may be directed to the Eileen R. Klink memorial. Boettcher Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna is assisting the family. (920) 766-2099www.boettcherfamilyfuneral.com
Thank you, Mom, for every stitch you sewed, cake you baked, meal you made, lunch you packed, every tear you dried and every tear you cried. Lay your skillful hands and tender heart to rest. We love you.
The family extends sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses of the St. Elizabeth Hospital ICU, who provided Janie with outstanding care and her family with support and comfort. Your efforts will always be remembered and appreciated.

Eileen married Klink, David M. [Group Sheet]