Arts, Johanna

Other Events:

• Birth - Civil Record: 20 Sep 1846
• Immigration: Jun 1848
• 1860 Census: 1860, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; Page 175
• 1870 Census: 1870, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; Page 13
• 1880 Census: 1880, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; Page 10
• Obituary: 1 Sep 1921; Kaukauna Times

Notes:

Birth - Civil Record:
Johanna Arts
kind on Sunday, September 20, 1846 ZeelandPlaats: Zeeland, bron: BHIC Veghel, Burgerlijke Stand Geboorte, aktenummer: 37
Geboren: Johanna Arts
Geboortedatum: 20-9-1846
relatie: dochter van
Vader: Johannes Arts
Beroep vader: landbouwer
Woonplaats vader: Zeeland
Moeder: Hendrina van de Hei
Woonplaats moeder: Zeeland

1860 Census:
1860 Census Holland page 175; Listed living with parents age 13 born in Holland.

1870 Census:
Listed living with husband and 2 children age 23 born in Holland, list ed as Johanna

1880 Census:
Listed living with husband and 6 children age 35 born in Holland, list ed as Annie

Obituary:
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Johanna married DeBruin, Peter Johannes "John" 9 Jan 1865, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Peter (son of DeBruijn, Jan Bavo and Timmermans, Joanna) was born 10 Apr 1835, Vessem, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands; died 15 Nov 1912, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 15 Nov 1912, St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Hollandtown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 1 Jan 1867
• 1870 Census: 1870, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; Page 13
• 1880 Census: 1880, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 6 Jun 1944; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Birth - Church Record:
Name: John P Debruin
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 1 Jan 1867
Birth Place: Holland, Brown, Wisconsin
Father: John Debruin
Mother: Johanna Arts
FHL Film Number: 1306425

1870 Census:
Buchanan page 13; Listed living with parents age 3 born in Wis consin listed as Johannes.

1880 Census:
page 10; Listed living with parents age 13

Obituary:
John DeBruin 6/6/1944 Post Crescent 6/6/1944 14

John married Sanderfoot, Lamberdina "Delia" 26 Jul 1885, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Lamberdina (daughter of Sanderfoot, Albert and Wienen, Hendricka) was born 24 Oct 1864, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 2 Nov 1956; was buried Aft 2 Nov 1956, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1870 Census: 1870, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; Page 13
• 1880 Census: 1880, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1900 Census: 1900, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Possible other children: Joan Maria De Bruin born 1 0/02/1901 in Hollandtown, Brown, WI

1870 Census:
Buchanan page 13; Listed living with parents age 1 born in Wisconsin.

1880 Census:
page 10; Listed living with parents age 11

1900 Census:
Peter De Brien 31
Launa De Brien 24
Mary De Brien 6.12
Edward De Brien 3
Henry De Brien 2

1920 Census:
Peter Debruin 50
Laura Debruin 46
William Debruin 19
Frank Debruin 16
Sylvester Debruin 15
Joseph Debruin 13
Lauraine Debruin 11
Josephine Debruin 9
Genevieve Debruin 5

1930 Census:
Peter Debruin 61
Laura Debruin 56
Sylvester Debruin 25
Geneveive Debruin 15

Peter married Appleton, Laura Jane 19 Jul 1893, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Laura (daughter of Appleton, Henry and Heckel, Mary Ann) was born 21 Aug 1873, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 1 Feb 1945, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 1 Feb 1945, St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1880 Census: 1880, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1880 Census:
page 10 Listed living with parents age 9

Henry married Kathagen, Anna Abt Nov 1904. Anna (daughter of Kathagen, John and Jansen, Johannah "Anna") was born 19 Dec 1882, , , , Netherlands; died 2 Dec 1917, , Wood County, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1880 Census: 1880, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1880 Census:
page 10; Listed living with parents age 7

Anna married Rolf, William Joseph 16 Jan 1900, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. William (son of Rolf, Ferdinand and Koosmeyer, Theresa) was born 15 Feb 1876, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 16 Oct 1913, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 16 Oct 1913, St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Hollandtown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1880 Census: 1880, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; Page 10

Notes:

1880 Census:
Listed living with parents age 5, listed as Harriete

Maria married DeBruin, Henry 9 May 1899, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. Henry (son of DeBruin, Peter and VanLieshout, Petronella) was born 31 Oct 1874, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 23 Dec 1952, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 23 Dec 1952, St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 2 Feb 1973

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Name: Martin De Bruin
Spouse: Kathlyn Hamer
Parents: Peter Johannes De Bruin, Johanna Arts
Birth Place: Outagamie, Kaukauna, WI
Birth Date: 6 Aug 1879
Death Place: Kaukauna, Outagamie, WI
Death Date: 2 Feb 1973

Martin married Hamer, Katherine G. Aft 1897. Katherine (daughter of Hamer, Constatine H. L. and Gerrits, Lena) was born Abt Nov 1881, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died Abt 1943; was buried Abt 1943, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Bef 11 Jan 1974; Home Maker
• Death Record - Civil: 11 Jan 1974; Outagamie Death Vol 93 page 43
• Obituary: Aft 11 Jan 1974; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Occupation:
Home Maker

Death Record - Civil:
Mary Promer 7 Sep 1881 Jan 1974 Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wiscons in
Outagamie County Death RecordsVol 93 page 43 Cause of death Acute myocardial infarc tion. Listed date of birth as 9/06/1880 (vs. 1881)

SSDI
Name: MARY PROMER SSN: 388-68-4932 Last Residence: 54130 Kaukaun a, Outagamie, WI Born: 7 Sep 1881 Last Benefit: Died: Jan 1974 State (Year) S SN issued: WI (1973)

Mary married Promer, Herman 15 Jun 1909, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. Herman (son of Promer, Joseph and Michels, Anna Maria) was born 1 Jan 1881, , , Wisconsin, USA; died 8 Aug 1953, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 14 Mar 1902; Kaukauna Sun

Notes:

Obituary:
Wisconsin in brief Lewis DeBruine, son of John De Bruine Kaukauna Sun 3/14/1902 A3 Death notice Town topics Louis DeBruin Kaukauna Sun 3/07/1902 A5 Death notice

St. Francis Burials; DeBruin Louis 1884 1982 3 3 7
Maybe year should be 1902?

Other Events:

• Obituary: 5 Jul 1918; Kaukauna Times

Notes:

Obituary:
1918; Died Mrs. Aloys Hopfensperger nee DeBruin, Kaukauna Times 7/05/1918 5 Obituary

Minnie married Hopfensperger, Aloysius 22 Oct 1912, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Aloysius (son of Hopfensperger, John and Kuepper, Regina) was born 21 Jun 1887, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 1 Jul 1954, West De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 1 Jul 1954, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 24 May 1965; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

1930 Census:
Listed living with wife and 9 children, age ? marri ed at age 22, Susan 40 married at 19, Mildred 18, Alvin 17, Mae 14, Raymo nd 12, Clarence 7, Betty 3 1/12, Frederic 3 1/12, Ruth 2 1/12.

Obituary:
Section B, Page 9

Albert married Schommer, Susan 10 Nov 1908, , Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA. Susan (daughter of Schommer, Jean Pierre "John" and Breiney, Catherine) was born 29 Oct 1889, , , Michigan, USA; died 1 Oct 1963; was buried Aft 1 Oct 1963, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1930 Census:
Henry J Debruin 40
Laura Debruin 22
Clara Debruin 17
Gereva Debruin 15
Melvan Debruin 12
Donald Debruin 1 ??/12

Henry married Welhouse, Marie "Minnie" 16 Apr 1912, St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Marie (daughter of Welhuis or Willhouse, Bernard and Cornelissen, Maria) was born 5 Aug 1892, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 11 Nov 1918, Vandenbroek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 11 Nov 1918, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Henry married Boser, Laura M. Bef 1929. Laura (daughter of Boser, Frank C. and Lambie, Cora M.) was born 13 Jan 1908, Lawrence, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 22 Aug 1972; was buried Aft 22 Aug 1972, St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: Bef 1919; WWI
• Occupation: Bef 22 May 1934; WWI Vet

Notes:

Military Service:
Private 1st Class

Occupation:
WWI Vet

Joseph married Welhouse, Maria Martina 12 Mar 1919. Maria (daughter of Welhuis or Willhouse, Bernard and Cornelissen, Maria) was born 29 Aug 1895, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 21 Apr 1965; was buried Aft 21 Apr 1965, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Tombstone: Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA
• Alt. Birth: Abt 1895

Notes:

Alt. Birth:
Wisconsin

Peter married Kathagen, Dora 6 Apr 1918, , , Wisconsin, USA. Dora (daughter of Kathagen, John and Jansen, Johannah "Anna") was born 14 Nov 1885, , , , Netherlands; died 21 Mar 1952, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 21 Mar 1952, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Peter married LaPointe, May E. 2 Jun 1953. May (daughter of Lapointe, Prosper and Trudeau, Mary) was born 23 May 1897, Ingalls, Menominee, Michigan, USA; died 21 Jan 1981, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 21 Jan 1981, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 20 May 1963; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Nicholas DeBruin 3/21/1900 5/20/1963 Post Crescent 5/20/1963 B 7

Nicholas married Francken, Antoinette 25 Jun 1919, , Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA. Antoinette (daughter of Francken, John and Tilleman, Mary) was born 15 Apr 1899, , Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA; died 8 May 1957; was buried Aft 8 May 1957, St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mary married VanEperen, John 10 Aug 1920, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. John (son of VanEperen, John and VandenBurgt, Mary) was born 1 Aug 1901, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 23 May 1973, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Magdelene married Brasch, Fredrick Bef 1928. Fredrick (son of Brasch, Henry and Krueger, Wilhelmina) was born 8 Aug 1887; died 4 Oct 1956, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 4 Oct 1956, St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 21 Apr 2004; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Matilda H. DeBruin 3/22/1907 4/20/2004 Post Crescent 4/21/2004 C 4

Matilda married Meulemans, Elzeor J. 15 Oct 1926. Elzeor (son of Meulemans, Louis ANDREW and Theunis, Rosalie) was born 2 Mar 1900, Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 27 Mar 1952, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 27 Mar 1952, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth - Civil Record: 26 Nov 1894

Notes:

Birth - Civil Record:
1894 Outagamie County Birth records #593unnamed female born on 11/26/1894 in Buchanan to Peter DeBruin born Buchan an and Laura Appleton born in Osborn

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Oneida, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 9 Oct 1972; Appleton Post Crescent
• Alt. Death: 9 Nov 1972

Notes:

Obituary:
Edward DeBruin 11/10/1895 10/7/1972 Post Crescent 10/9/1972 B 11

Edward married Green, Henrietta 1 Oct 1918, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Henrietta (daughter of Green, Antone and Vandenberg, Catherine) was born 6 Jun 1890, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 13 Apr 1965, Seymour, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. John Catholic Cemetery, Seymour, Outagamie, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet]

Harry married Reichel, Alvina Caroline 18 Feb 1919, , , Wisconsin, USA. Alvina (daughter of Reichel, Louis and Killian, Catharine "Katie") was born 4 Sep 1896, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 19 Jul 1975, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 19 Jul 1975, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Weiland, John Nicholas 14 Apr 1918, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. John (son of Weiland, Bernard J. and Kohl, Mary Susanna) was born 9 Apr 1898; died 4 Nov 1984; was buried Aft 4 Nov 1984, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

William married Schoepel, Marie 3 Jun 1924, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. Marie (daughter of Schoepel, Heinrich Louis and Nettekoven, Theodora "Dora" Nettekoven) was born 16 Mar 1903, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died 14 Feb 1990, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Address: Address:
  Francis Benedict DeBruin
  Menasha, WI 54952

Francis married Huss, Virginia Marie 27 Dec 1924, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. Virginia (daughter of Huss, Nicholas and Gengler, Marie) was born 17 Jun 1905, Medernach, , Diekirch, Luxembourg; died 18 Mar 1984, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Between 1934 and 1970

Notes:

Occupation:
Uncle Vest worked as a foreman for the Outagamie County Highway Department. for over 36 years until his retirement on Jan. 1, 1970. (Source: Judy De Bruin Zerby)

Sylvester married VanSusteren, Eva 20 Jun 1935, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Eva (daughter of VanSusteren, Henry and Blindauer, Mary Ann) was born 6 Apr 1913, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 30 Jul 2000, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 30 Jul 2000, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Oneida, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Birthdate also listed: 2/07/1907

1930 Census:
Joseph De Bouris24
Leona De Bouris28
Marvin De Bouris2 [2 4/12]
Bernice De Bouris 0

Joseph married Meulemans, Leona 28 Sep 1926, Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. Leona (daughter of Meulemans, Louis ANDREW and Theunis, Rosalie) was born 24 Feb 1902, Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 23 Mar 1986, Seymour, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 23 Mar 1986, St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Loraine married Meulemans, Chester V. 28 Apr 1926, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Chester (son of Meulemans, Theopil W. and Schodts, Mary Veronika) was born 5 Aug 1905, , , , Belgium; died 25 Jun 1970, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Josephine married Hartjes, Norbert M. 12 Oct 1932, , , Wisconsin, USA. Norbert (son of Hartjes, Theodore G. and VanSchyndel, Mary) was born 7 Feb 1907, Lawrence, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 9 Jun 1966, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 9 Jun 1966, St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: Aft 30 Sep 1981

Notes:

Residence:
Little Chute, Outagamie, WI.

Obituary:
A concelebrated funeral mass for Mrs. Simon Hietpas, 66, was held at12 n oon Saturday at St . John's catholic Church, Little Chute, with the Rev. M sgr. James Vanden Hogen and the Rev. A lfred Hietpas officiating. They we re assisted by Deacon Orville De Bruin, a nephew of the dec eased. Interme nt was in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Hietpas of 1033 N. Madison St., Little Chute, died at 12 midnight We dnesday, Sept. 30. The former Genevieve Elizabeth De Bruin was born November 11, 1914, in Fr eedom. She was a me mber of the St. Elizabeth Society of St. John Cathol ic Church, Little Chute. Survivors include her husband; four brothers, Frank De Bruin of Menash a, Sylvester De Brui n of Appleton, Joseph De Bruin of Kaukauna, and Willi am De Bruin of Menasha; Three sisters, M r.s. John (Mary) Weiland of Apple ton, Mrs. Chester (Loraine) Meulemans of Kimberly, and Mrs . Norbert(Josep hine) Hartjes of Kaukauna. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. a nd M rs. Peter J. De Bruin; and two brothers, Edward and Harry.
SOURCE: KAUKAUNA TIMES OBITUARY

Genevieve married Hietpas, Simon 19 Oct 1940, , , Wisconsin, USA. Simon (son of Hietpas, Henry H. and Joosten, Mary) was born 19 Oct 1900, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 23 Jan 1984, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 23 Jan 1984, St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Anna married Fischer, Francis Lawrence 23 Oct 1923, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Francis (son of Fischer, Andreas and Kronschnabel, Anna) was born 11 Jan 1900, Black Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 23 Dec 1945, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 23 Dec 1945, St. Edward Catholic Cemetery, Mackville, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Peter married Dresang, Veronica E. "Vi" 15 Jun 1926, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. Veronica (daughter of Dresang, Nicholas Joseph and Fischer, Ludmilla Margaret) was born 24 Mar 1906, Black Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 8 Mar 1989, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 8 Mar 1989, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 29 Nov 1987; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Marie DeBruin 7/15/1905 11/27/1987 Post Crescent 11/29/1987 F 1

Marie married Gillen, Leo Joseph 1 Sep 1925. Leo (son of Gillen, George Washington and Berendsen, Elizabeth Katherine) was born 27 Oct 1897, Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA; died 24 Mar 1972; was buried Aft 24 Mar 1972, St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Petronella married Hughes, Clifton John Aft 1925. Clifton (son of Hughes, Owen James and Fermanich, Appolonia "Abbie") was born 4 Jan 1907, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 24 Jul 1986, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 19 Apr 2002; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
DeBruin, Martin, "Ben"
525 W. 9th Street
Kaukauna, WisconsinAge 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at Cherry Meadows Hospi ce in Appleton. Ben was born in the town of Buchanan on the DeBruin Homest ead November 19, 1915, son of the late Henry and Henrietta DeBruin. On Ju ly 26, 1938, he married the former Bernetta Schydzik at St. Mary's Cathol ic Church in Kaukauna where they have been faithful lifelong members. B en and Bernetta observed their 50th wedding anniversary in 1988 by renewi ng their vows at St. Mary's, and last July they joyfully celebrated with f amily their 63rd year of marriage. For nearly 42 years, Ben worked as a cr ane operator in the woodyard at Thilmany Pulp and Paper where he was a lon gtime member of Union Local #147. Many will remember him as an avid garden er, who enjoyed sharing his annual harvest with family and friends. Ben 's gardening skills were highlighted with his famous Horseradish Recipe, w hich has been passed on to the next younger generation. Ben also enjoyed b us trips, playing cards, hunting, fishing, designing fishing lures, and bu ilding ice-fishing tip-ups. He was especially proud of his one-handed fish -line-tying device, which allows fishermen to attach lures and hooks usi ng only one hand. He harvested hickory nuts and wiled away many winter nig hts shucking, cracking, and picking them. Those nuts that did not e nd up in Bernetta's baking creations were given away to friends and relati ves. Ben was a great collector and found a place in his garage to store an ything of value-and it's still there. He enjoyed time spent kibitzing t he family homestead farm with brother Joe and nephew Don DeBruin. For t he last 10 years, the highlight of Ben's and Bernetta's enjoyment was ti me spent with friends at the Appleton Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitati on program. In his later years, Ben thoroughly enjoyed the company of h is six great grandchildren. At the age of 82, Ben, along with his wife Ber netta, took their first airplane ride to observe granddaughter Denise's ma rriage in Orlando, Florida.Ben is survived by his wife of 63 years: Bernetta DeBruin of Kaukauna; t wo sons Bob (Rita) DeBruin of Kaukauna, and Dennis (Debbie) DeBruin of Men asha; three grandchildren of whom he thought the world: Beth (Mark) Spec ht of Kaukauna; Tim (Sarah) DeBruin of Appleton; and Denise (Jay) Hatch er of Orlando, Florida; six great grandchildren: Nicole and Ben Specht, a nd William, Tristan, Olivia, and Emelyne DeBruin; a sister: Germaine (Loui s) Wyngaard of Kaukauna; a brother-in-law: Ed Schug of Sheboygan; a speci al nephew: Don DeBruin of Kaukauna, who offered so much assistance to t he family in recent times; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other rela tives, and friends. Ben was preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Mar tha Schug, Anna (Frank) Fischer, Bernetta (William) Jude, Marie (Leo) Gill en, Nellie (Cliff) Hughes, and Imelda (Don) Huhn, and brothers Peter (V i) DeBruin, Edward DeBruin, and Joe (Marge) DeBruin; a great granddaughte r, Hannah Olivia DeBruin who we are sure is in his arms at the family Shee pshead card game; a sister-in-law, Grace (Harold) Barker, and a brother-in -law Ervin (Pearl) Schydzik.Special thanks to the Hospice nurses and volunteers, especially Kelly, Ji m, and Tom. The family also thanks Cherry Meadows Hospice, especially Chr is and Sandy for their kindness and compassionate care during Ben's fin al days. Bernetta especially appreciates the special care and concern of n eighbors Jim and Loretta Weyers and Helen Brooks.The funeral liturgy will be held at 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2002, at S t. Mary Catholic Church, 119 W. Seventh Street, Kaukauna, with Fr. Robe rt A. Udulutsch, O.F.M.Cap. officiating. Friends may call at the chur ch on Monday from 3:00 until the time of the mass. Burial will be in the p arish cemetery on Tuesday, April 23, 2002.Fargo Funeral Home 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue Kaukauna 766-6200 www.fargofune ralhomes.com

Martin married Schydzik, Bernetta 26 Jul 1938. Bernetta (daughter of Schydzik, Anton and Otto, Rose) was born 28 Jul 1918, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 2 Oct 2010; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Imelda married Huhn, Donald H. 8 Oct 1938, St. Mary Catholic Church, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Donald (son of Huhn, George Mike and Nelson, Lena) was born 27 Aug 1917, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 21 May 1996, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 21 May 1996, St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1939, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 23 Nov 2010; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1939

Obituary:
Germaine M. Wyngaard "Gerry," age 89, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010 at American Grand. She was born, January 17, 1921, on the DeBruin homestead farm located on DeBruin in Kaukauna, to the late Henry and Henrietta (DeBruin) DeBruin. Gerry was a lifelong resident of Kaukauna graduating from Kaukauna High School. She worked at Kimberly Clark Paper Mill in Kimberly for 5 years where she met her husband Louis to whom she was proudly married to for 53 years. She was a breast cancer survivor. Gerry ran an out of home income tax business and was a Queen of Peace choir member. She was a deer hunter with a number of trophies to prove her excellent marksmanship. Gerry enjoyed escaping to their place "Up North" for campfires, fishing trips, and walks around the circle. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Her well organized get-togethers molded us into a close family unit. Gerry's six children will forever treasure the love, strength, and wisdom she bestowed on each of them as individuals. She cherished the time she could spend with Dad escaping to their place "Up North" for relaxation and time to be in the outdoors. Gerry's most treasured memories came from her deer hunting adventures with Dad (Louis) and the time she could spend with him on special vacations and trips.
She is survived by her children: Cindy Wyngaard, Kaukauna, Donna (Jim) Wentzel, Chilton, Patty Wyngaard, Colorado, Dave (Sandy) Wyngaard, Sobieski, Warren (special friend Shannon) Wyngaard, Forest Junction, Wayne (Shawn) Wyngaard, Little Chute; six grandchildren: Sam (Jamie) Wentzel and Aaron Wentzel, Stephanie (Bryon) Ullmer, Matthew (Danielle) Wyngaard, Jennifer Wyngaard and Becky (Jason) Arnoldussen.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis; a daughter-in-law, Toni Wyngaard; six sisters: Imelda (Donald) Huhn, Martha (Edwin) Schug, Ann (Frank) Fisher, Nellie (Clifton) Hughes, Marie (Leo) Gillen, and Bernetta (William) Judd; four brothers: Ben (Bernetta), Peter (Veronica), Edward (Bessy), and Joseph (Marge).
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at ST. KATHARINE DREXEL PARISH AT ST. MARY SITE, 119 West 7th St., with Fr. Jerry Pastors and Fr. David Belongea co-officiating. Friends will be received on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 (TODAY) at BOETTCHER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr., Kaukauna from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a Parish Prayer Service at 7 p.m. concluding the evening. Friends may call again on Wednesday directly at church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place in St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Pat, Mary and Kathy who provided special home care which allowed Mom to stay in her home longer than expected. Also, special thanks are extended to the Aesara Care Hospice Service whose staff provided exemplary care and attention to Mom's medical and comfort needs. Mom lived at the American Grand Assisted Living Facility for the past year and with the help of their loving and caring staff, they provided a warm and friendly home environment.
We are holding you close in thought and prayer as you find rest in God's promise of eternal life.

Germaine married Wyngaard, Louis F. "Porky" Abt 1950. Louis (son of Wyngaard, Martin J. and Vanderlogt, Johanna H.) was born 26 Oct 1926, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 19 Jul 2003, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 19 Jul 2003, St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Arthur married Leach, Mildred B. 6 Apr 1932. Mildred (daughter of Leach, Archie and Smith, Blanche) was born 16 Nov 1912; died 17 Feb 2000, Hemet, Riverside, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 2 May 1910, Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Baptism:
Holy Cross baptismal record

Other Events:

• Military Service: From 30 Jul 1943 to 23 Oct 1945; WWII, US Navy
• News Mention: 12 Oct 1945; Kaukaun aTimes
• Death Record - Civil: 12 Apr 1998

Notes:

Military Service:
Name: Norbert J Promer
Service Info.: US NAVY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 1 Jun 1912
Death Date: 12 Apr 1998
Cemetery: St Margaret Mary's Cemetery
Cemetery Address: C/O Twin City Monument Comp 729 Main Street Neenah, WI 54956

Name: Norbert Promer
Birth Date: 1 Jun 1912
Death Date: 12 Apr 1998
SSN: 393017990
Branch 1: NAVY
Enlistment Date 1: 30 Jul 1943
Release Date 1: 23 Oct 1945

News Mention:
Norbert Promer, electricians mate third class, is serving on the USS Richmond in waters off northern Japan. The Richmond, a veteran of three years of North Pacific warfare.

Death Record - Civil:
Norbert J. Promer 1 Jun 1912 12 Apr 1998 Kaukauna, Outagami e, Wisconsin

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Tombstone:
EvergreenCemetery, lansing

1940 Census:
Raymond Promer 25
Violet Promer 22
Roger Promer 2

Raymond married Leach, Violet 23 Jun 1934. Violet (daughter of Leach, Archie and Smith, Blanche) was born 21 Feb 1918; died 4 Aug 2011; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing, Michigan. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 18 Feb 2005
• Obituary: 21 Feb 2005; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Robert Promer 12 Sep 1918 18 Feb 2005 Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wis consin

Obituary:
Robert A. Promer Sr., 86, Kaukauna, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005 at the Appleton Medical Center. He was born Sept. 12, 1918, in Kaukauna, to Herman and Mary (DeBruin) Promer, attended Holy Cross School, and lived in Kaukauna his entire life. On May 8, 1941, he married the former Ethel Gussert. Together they raised three sons and two daughters. Bob served in the United States Navy during World War II at the Great Lakes Naval base in Waukegan, Illinois, and then was moved to Treasure Island where he was deployed to Australia. He was recently recognized for fifty-four continuous years as a member of the Kaukauna American Legion Post #41 and was a lifetime member of the Electric City VFW Post #3319. Bob was also a life member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and Holy Cross Catholic Church. Bob spent many days watching the eagles at 1000 Islands Environmental Center and was lifetime member of the Center, as well as being a member of the Kaukauna Moose Lodge. Bob was one of the first drywall contractors in the Valley, and he and Ethel are the owners of the Promer Village Apartments in Kaukauna. He was well known in Kaukauna for his many jokes, keen wit, and his political viewpoints. He loved to make people laugh, enjoyed fishing, and hunting with his sons and grandsons. In his younger years, he was an avid bowlers, and never forgot his buddies who bowled together for over thirty years at Reynebeau's Lanes in Little Chute.
He is survived by wife, Ethel; children Donald (Rachel) Promer, Appleton; Dick (Jean) Promer, Bob (Jane) Promer, Mary (Dan) Biesterveld, all of Kaukauna, and Marlene Tennessen and her friend Gene Kostrzak, Readfield; grandchildren, Lisa (Glen) Kolarik, Jeff (Tricia) Promer, Rick Promer, Stacy (Steve) Hlinak, Brian Van Asten, Chad Promer, Ray (Vicki) Van Asten, Scott (Kim) Tennessen, Jim (Liz) Promer, Lynn (Mike) Ramel, Cory Promer, and Shawn (Amy) Promer; Diane (Andy) Huebner, Duane Biesterveld, Dana (Alex) Parker, Andrea Jungwirth, and Jodi (Ken) VanMaastricht; his great-grandchildren, Gavin, Nathan, Gabe, Jennifer, Tyler, Hunter, Cody, Brock, Macy, Natalie, Lexus, Alexander, Katelyn, Elizabeth, Tia, Ty, and Trey, who were the apples of his eye; two brothers, Art Promer, Bellflower, California and Ray (Vi) Promer, Montague, Michigan; a sister-in-law: Florence Gussert Jansen, Kaukauna, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He will be sadly missed by them all.
He was preceded in death by his parents Mary and Herman Promer, three infant granddaughters Ann, Mary, and Lora Lynn Promer, brothers: Herman Promer, Jr. and Norbert (Alice) Promer; two sisters-in-law Mildred Promer and Roseann Gertz; two brothers-in-law: Jim Jansen and Jim Gertz; Ethel's parents Ed and Rosella Gussert; and a niece: Laurie Gertz.
The funeral liturgy for Bob will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street in Kaukauna, with Fr. Jack Mullarkey and Fr. Bob Kabat officiating. Military honors will be provided by the members of the Kaukauna American Legion and V.F.W. Posts, and interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. again at the church on Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. until the hour of the service. The family has established a memorial fund in Bob's name for Kaukauna's Grignon Mansion.
The family would like to extend their thanks to Dr. Joseph Graunke who took special care of Bob.
FARGO FUNERAL HOME
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna
766-6200

Robert married Gussert, Ethel 8 May 1941. Ethel (daughter of Gussert, Edward F. and Baeten, Rosella F.) was born 21 Dec 1924, Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 28 Oct 2016, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: Bef 6 Jun 1944; WWII - US Army, Pv, 508 Para Infantry Regt, 82nd Airborne
• Obituary: 22 Jul 1944; Appleton Post Crescent
• Obituary: 26 Jul 1944; Kaukauna Times
• Obituary: 12 May 1948; Kaukauna Times

Notes:

Obituary:
Page 1

Obituary:
Word was received by Mr. and Mrs. Herman Promer, Draper Street, Kaukauna from the war department of the death of their son, Private Herman Promer, Jr., 19. He was killed in action on D-Day June 6, in France. Private Promer served with the paratroopers, enlisted in the service February 19, 1943.

Obituary:
Funeral services will be held this morning at 9:30 at Holy Cross church for Private Herman Promer who was killed in action in the Normandy invasion. The remains of Private Promer arrived in Kaukauna Monday morning and was met by the combined VFW and American Legion firing squad, color bearers and other servicemen of the city. Promer was killed in France in 1944 when he was serving as a member of the 508 Parachute Infantry of the 82 Airborne division. He had been interned in a temporary military cemetery in France and was returned to this country at the request of his parents.

Buried:
Was first buried in France, then brought to the US and buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Kaukauna in may 1948 at the request of his parents.

Donald married Martzahl, Lillian M. 10 Jun 1936. Lillian (daughter of Martzahl, Walter R. and Dolan, Katherine L.) was born 20 Oct 1916, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 1 Feb 1995, Ashwaubenon, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 1 Feb 1995, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Cyrillus married Carley, Dorothy Aletha Bef 1941. Dorothy was born 4 Sep 1916, Eureka, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died 15 Oct 2002. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 11 Jun 2005; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Smith, Mildred M.Mildred M. Smith, Kaukauna, age 93, passed away Thursday, June 9, 20 05 at St. Paul Elder Services. Millie was born in Little Chute on August 1 5, 1911, daughter of the late Albert and Susan (Schommer) DeBruin. Mill ie was married to Gerald Smith, who preceded her in death in 1965. Over t he years, she worked as a bookkeeper at both Weyers Implement and Fargo Fu rniture Store in Kaukauna. Millie enjoyed bowling, card playing, and fishi ng. Many will remember that she enjoyed eating her catch as much as she en joyed catching it!Millie is survived by two brothers: Carl (Grace) DeBruin and Cal DeBrui n, both of Kaukauna; three sisters: Betty (Richard) Van Wychen of Kaukaun a; Ruth (Nick) Geurts of Mountain; and Mary Alice (Ralph) Meulemans of Kau kauna; two sisters-in-law: Martha DeBruin and Gloria DeBruin, both of Kauk auna; a brother-in-law, Cliff Weyers of Kaukauna; four step-grandchildre n: Rick, Kay, Ken, and Jim, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relativ es and many friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Gerald and his s on Donald Smith, brothers: Alvin, Fritz, and Ray (Honey) DeBruin, sister s: Mae DeBruin and Mary Lou Weyers, and a sister-in-law, Joan DeBruin.The funeral liturgy for Millie will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 1 0, 2005 at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street in Kaukauna wi th Fr. Jack Mullarkey officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemeter y. Friends may call directly at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. unt il the hour of the service.The family would like to extend their thanks to all of the wonderful peop le at St. Paul Elder Services. You made St. Paul feel like home to Mill ie for the past several years, and we will always be grateful for all th at you have done.FARGO FUNERAL HOMES400 W. Wisconsin AvenueKaukauna 920-766-6200

Mildred married Smith, Gerald A. 7 Jun 1934, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Gerald (son of Smith, Anthony "Toney" and Unknown, Elizabeth) was born 9 Jan 1904, Phlox, Langlade, Wisconsin, USA; died 31 May 1965, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 31 May 1965, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Tombstone: Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Bef 1946; WWII, US Army

Alvin married Diedrich, Martha P. 29 Jun 1937, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Martha (daughter of Diedrich, Martin and Verbeten, Catherine) was born 30 Apr 1912, Vandenbroek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 23 Sep 2005, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 23 Sep 2005, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 31 Oct 1930; Kaukauna Times

Notes:

Obituary:
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Other Events:

• Tombstone: Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 9 Jan 1961; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Section C, Page 8

Raymond married Arnoldussen, Almira 20 Jun 1940, , Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA. Almira (daughter of Arnoldussen, Martin and VanWychen, Mary) was born 22 Mar 1920, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 30 Aug 1990; was buried Aft 30 Aug 1990, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Tombstone: Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA
• Education - High School: 1937, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Between 10 Nov 1941 and 6 Sep 1945; WWII - US Army
• News Mention: 1 Jun 1945; Kaukauna Times
• Obituary: 6 Apr 2010

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1937

Military Service:
Name:Carl Debruin
Gender:Male
Birth Date:23 Sep 1919
Death Date:2 Apr 2010
Branch 1:ARMY
Enlistment Date 1:10 Nov 1941
Release Date 1:6 Sep 1945

News Mention:
Sgt. Carl De Bruin was in one of the outfits to last quit fighting in Germany. "The only way to be a mountaineer fighter" Sgt Carl J. DeBruin said, "is to have one leg shorter than the other." Probably no one will ever figure out who fired the last shot along the 44^th Division front - but a squad from "B" Company 324^th Infantry was in there pitching right to the last and as fate would have it, the last job was climbing an Australian mountain after some Germans who still had to be convinced that everything was kaput. We climbed about 1500 feet that afternoon struggling along at about a 45° angle, dropping to fire now and then, caring the wounded down the long treacherous slope. By evening the company had cleared the last Jerries from the mountain slope and a few minutes later the "cease-fire" order came in.

Obituary:
DeBruin, Carl Peter Kaukauna
Age 90, passed away at home on Friday, April 2, 2010. He was born in Kaukauna on September 23, 1919, the son of the late Albert and Susan (Schommer) DeBruin. Carl was proud to serve in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in Europe and earning the rank of Corporal. On July 28, 1945, he married his wife of 64 years, Grace M. Van Schindel. Carl was employed at Roloff Manufacturing Corp. for 39 years, starting in the foundry and then working as production manager. He was a member of V.F.W. Electric City Post 3319. Carl was very active in the community including: volunteering with Boy Scout Troop 31, delivered Meals on Wheels for 17 years, and served mass for Holy Cross Catholic Church where he was a lifelong member. He was an avid baseball player when he was younger, enjoyed bowling and golf, and was known for his love of statistics for local high school teams, and enjoyed cribbage and sheepshead.
Carl is survived by his wife, Grace; children: Mark (Nora) DeBruin of Combined Locks, Kristen DeBruin of Xenia, OH, Phillip (Maryann) DeBruin of Rome, NY, and Neil (Stephen) DeBruin of Key West, FL; grandchildren: Jay (Deanna) DeBruin, Jeffrey (Kelly) DeBruin, Daniel DeBruin, and Mae DeBruin; great-grandchildren: Ryan, Aaron, and Brayden; brother and sister: Clarence DeBruin and Betty (Richard) Van Wychen; and in-laws: Cliff Weyers, Ralph Meulemans, and Gloria DeBruin. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandchildren: Jason and Brian; brothers and sisters: Mildred (Gerald) Smith, Al (Martha) DeBruin, Mae DeBruin, Raymond (Honey) DeBruin, Frederick "Fritz" DeBruin, Ruth (Nick) Geurtz, Mary Alice Meulemans, and Mary Louise Weyers; and in-laws: Ida (Peter) Ver Voort, Alice (Bernard) Viaene, Clarence (Florence) Van Schindel, Rosalia (Francis) Vondracek, and Joan DeBruin.
The funeral liturgy will be a 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer St., Kaukauna, with Fr. Tom Pomeroy officiating. Friends will be received at the church on Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Kaukauna.
The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Appleton Medical Center, St. Paul Rehabilitation Center, and Theda Care at Home. Further, a special thank you to Dr. Jeffrey Klingbiel and Dr. Jennifer Schoening for their compassionate care.
Fargo Funeral Home
400 West Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6200

Carl married vanSchindel, Grace 28 Jul 1945. Grace (daughter of vanSchindel, Martin and Diedrich, Catherine) was born 3 Dec 1925, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 26 Jan 2013, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1940, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Aft 28 Dec 1942; WWII - US Army
• Obituary: 10 Nov 2010; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1940

Military Service:
Name:Clarence J De Bruin
Birth Year:1922
Race:White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country:Wisconsin
State of Residence:Wisconsin

Enlistment Date:28 Dec 1942
Enlistment State:Wisconsin
Enlistment City:Milwaukee
Branch:Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code:Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade:Private
Grade Code:Private
Term of Enlistment:Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component:Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source:Civil Life

Education:4 years of high school
Civil Occupation:Messengers, errand boys, and office boys and girls
Marital Status:Single, without dependents
Height:69
Weight:166

Obituary:
Clarence "Cal" De Bruin, 88, of Kaukauna, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2010, at the Appleton Medical Center. Cal was born on October 6, 1922 to Albert and Susan (Schommer) DeBruin. Cal was a life long resident of the Kaukauna area. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the European Theater and received 3 Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. He married Joan Derus on May 15, 1946. He retired from Thilmany after over 35 years working there. He loved to sing and was very musically talented, singing in the McDowell Male Choir, St Aloysius Choir and serving as the choir director. Cal was also active at St. Aloysius and in the Green Bay Diocese, serving as the Diocesan choir director and on the Liturgical Committee. He was an avid reader, and enjoyed baking and cooking. Most of all he enjoyed his family and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a member of St Aloysius and the VFW.
Cal is survived by four children; Susan (Bruce) Levanetz, Kaukauna, Erik (Darla) De Bruin, Albany, New York, Mary (Dan) Van Wychen, Wisconsin Rapids, Margaret "Peg" (David) Simaz, Benton Harbor, Michigan, seven grandchildren, Jason (Laura) De Bruin, Scott (Heather) De Bruin, Kim De Bruin, Sara Simaz, Kurtis Simaz, Brian Van Wychen, and Kevin Van Wychen, five great-grandchildren; Brody, Lexi, Ella, Hadley and Wade, a sister Betty (Rich) Van Wychen, sister-in-law Betty Lueck, and special life long friends Dick and Marie Powers, who helped out Dad so much.
Cal was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Joan, and his siblings Mildred Smith, Raymond De Bruin, Mae De Bruin, Carl De Bruin, Fritz De Bruin, Alvin De Bruin, Mary Lou Weyers, Mary Alice Meulemans and Ruth Geurts.
A Mass of Resurrection for Cal will be held on Friday, November 12, 2010, at ST. KATHARINE DREXEL PARISH, ST. ALOYSIUS CHURCH (2401 Main Avenue) at 12 p.m. with Fr. Jerry Pastors officiating. Friends may call on Friday, from 11 a.m. until the time of services at the Church. In lieu or flowers memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Juvenile Diabetes Association.
Fargo Funeral Home
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna 920-766-6200
Online Condolences
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Clarence married Derus, Joan 15 May 1946. Joan (daughter of Derus, Anthony Richard "Tony" and Pennings, Mary) was born 4 Mar 1924, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 18 Oct 1976, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 18 Oct 1976, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth married VanWychen, Richard N. (son of VanWychen, Henry and Stiltjes, Anna) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Tombstone: Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA
• Occupation: Bef 30 Jan 1998; Thilmany Pulp and Paper
• Obituary: Aft 30 Jan 1998

Notes:

birth date from anybirthday.com FREDERICK - DEBRUIN 19-FEB-27 54130

Occupation:
Thilmany Pulp and Paper

Fredrick married Siebers, Gloria 26 Jul 1947, Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. Gloria (daughter of Siebers, Albert and Verhagen, Lena "Mary") was born 3 Jan 1926, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 15 Jul 2010, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 13 Nov 2006; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Ruth T. Geurts, 78, Crooked Lake, formerly of Kaukauna, passed away on Friday evening, Nov. 10, 2006, at her home. She was born on Feb. 26, 1928, in Kaukauna to the late Albert and Susan (Schommer) DeBruin. She was a 1946 graduate of Kaukauna High School. On Nov. 10, 1949, she married Nicholas Geurts at Holy Cross in Kaukauna, and passed away on the day they celebrated their 57th wonderful year of marriage. She was a member of the Altar Society at St. Mary's of the Lake - Crooked Lake Chapel, and served in the Ladies Auxiliary for the Crooked Lake Fire Department. Ruth enjoyed many sports, especially the Brewers, playing cards, fishing, bowling, embroidery, reading, and above all, she enjoyed time spent with her loving family.
She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, Nick; her children, daughter, Sue Belthius, Glendale, Ariz.; and her children, Brian (Shauna) Pennings, Larry Pennings; son, Dan (Barb) Geurts, and their children, Adam (Teri) Geurts, Candie (Bill) Thomas, Emmy Geurts, Bill (Nicki) Geurts, Kristy (Miguel) Alvarado; daughter, Kathy (Don) Stoffel, and their sons, Paul and Craig Stoffel; son, Tom (Anolee) Geurts; daughter, Bev (Dale) Oudenhoven, Freedom; and their children, Eric and Anna Oudenhoven; son, John (Mary) Geurts, and their daughters, Nicole and Ashley Geurts; son, Randy (Jana) Geurts, Wrightstown; and their children, Alyssa, Mara, and Evan Geurts; as well as 11 great-grandchildren. Ruth is further survived by her brothers, Carl (Grace) DeBruin, Kaukauna; Cal DeBruin, Kaukauna; sisters, Betty (Rich) Van Wychen, Kaukauna; Mary Alice (Ralph) Meulemans, Kaukauna; brother-in-law, Clifford Weyers, Kaukauna; sisters-in-law, Gloria DeBruin, Kaukauna; Pat (Gerald) Romenesko, Appleton; and Betty (Paul) Wilke, Appleton.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Nicholas; son-in-law, Roger Belthius; sisters, Mildred (Jerry) Smith, Mae DeBruin, Mary Lou Weyers; brothers, Al (Martha) DeBruin, Fritz DeBruin; sisters-in-law, Joan DeBruin, Adel (Ray) Evers; parents-in-law, Joseph (Verna) Geurts.
Funeral services for Ruth will be held on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, at 7 p.m. at the Fargo Funeral Home (400 West Wisconsin Avenue). Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
FARGO FUNERAL HOME
400 West Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna 920-766-6200
www.fargofuneralhomes.com

Ruth married Geurts, Nicholas Vilas 10 Nov 1949, Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. Nicholas (son of Geurts, Joseph and VanRixel, Verna Irene) was born 6 Dec 1926, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 6 Jun 2007. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1948, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Occupation: Bef 13 Nov 2008; Waitress, Sky View Club, 41 Years
• Obituary: 15 Nov 2008; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1948

Occupation:
Waitress, Sky View Club, 41 Years

Obituary:
Mary Alice Meulemans, 78, of the town of Kaukauna, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2008, at Appleton Medical Center. She was born on April 19, 1930, in Kaukauna, the daughter of the late Albert and Susan (Schommer) DeBruin. On November 19, 1949, she married Ralph Meulemans at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna. Mary Alice was a life-long member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. Many will remember her from the Sky View Club, where she had waitressed for 41 years. Mary Alice enjoyed playing sheepshead, bowling, golfing, reading and gardening. Her family was very important to her and she loved spending time with them and friends.
She is survived by her loving husband, Ralph Meulemans; her children: Ronald (Nancy) Meulemans, North Haven, CT; Donna Foshee, Seymour; Bob (Sandy) Meulemans, Wrightstown; Carol (Dale) Mignon, Little Chute; Diane (Bob) Vandermause, Green Bay; Jeff (Beth) Meulemans, Kaukauna; Jerry (Barb) Meulemans, Kaukauna; her grandchildren: Eric Meulemans, Megan Foshee, Nichole (Brad) Bruegge, Abby and Matthew Meulemans, Michelle (Tim) O'Brien, Becky (Gerry) Sanders and Jeremy (Nic) Mignon, Troy and Cole Vandermause, Jason (fiancee Traci) Meulemans and Justin (fiancee Jaimie) Meulemans, Eric and Luke Van Lankvelt and Amber Meulemans, her great-grandchildren: Mitchell Bruegge and Zachary Sanders; brothers: Clarence "Cal" DeBruin, Kaukauna; Carl (Grayce) DeBruin, Kaukauna; sister, Betty (Rich) Van Wychen, Kaukauna; brothers-in-law: Cliff Weyers, Kaukauna; Myron Meulemans, Kaukauna; her sisters-in-law, Gloria DeBruin, Kaukauna; Rosemary Franz, Gardnerville, NV. Mary Alice is further survived by her nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by numerous brothers, sisters, relatives and friends.
The funeral liturgy for Mary Alice will be 11 a.m. on Monday, November 17, 2008, at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street, Kaukauna. Father Mark Schommer will be officiating. Entombment will take place at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. The visitation will be held on Sunday from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Fargo Funeral Home and again on Monday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of mass. A prayer service will be held on Sunday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name.
Special thank you to the Kaukauna Emergency Medical Responders, Kaukauna Paramedics and the wonderful staff at Appleton Medical Center.
Fargo Funeral Home
400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Kaukauna 920-766-6200
Online condolences
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Mary married Meulemans, Ralph 19 Nov 1949, Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. Ralph (son of Meulemans, Frank and Brittnacher, Margaret) was born 21 Nov 1929, Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 13 Mar 2016, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1948, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 9 Dec 1999

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1948

Death Record - Civil:
Name: M. L. Weyers
SSN: 395-26-1272
Born: 19 Apr 1930
Died: 15 Dec 1989
State (Year) SSN issued: Wisconsin (Before 1951 )

Mary married Weyers, Clifford Louis 1 Jun 1950. Clifford (son of Weyers, Lawrence Joseph and Gilbert, Adella) was born 14 Oct 1928, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 10 Mar 2011, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 18 Dec 1994; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Clara DeBruin 10/20/1912 12/15/1994 Post Crescent 12/18/1994 B 6

Clara married Simon, Roman H. Aft 1930. Roman (son of Simon, John Henry and Williams, Wilhelmina "Minnie") was born 5 Jun 1909; died 21 Jan 2000; was buried Aft 21 Jan 2000, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 14 Dec 2003; Appleton Post Crescent

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Van Schyndel, Genevieve L ., W1342 County Road JJ, Kaukauna Age 89, died Saturday morning, December 13, 2003. She was born June 6, 191 4, to the late Henry and Minnie (Welhouse) DeBruin, in Freedom and had be en an area resident all of her life. Genevieve had been employed by St Eli zabeth Hospital and Rose's Rest Home as a nurses aid and by Kimberly Cla rk at the Lakeview Mill. Genevieve enjoyed raising and working with her ra cehorses. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Henry and Lynn Van Schynd el, Kaukauna; Richard and Marie Van Schyndel, Crivitz; a daughter, Betty D orman, Kaukauna; a daughter-in-law, Donna (Ron) Koski, Fremont; 18 grandch ildren; 32 great -grandchildren; 5 great -great grandchildren; three broth ers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Janice DeBruin, Kaukauna; Harold and Ca rolyn DeBruin, Pulcifer; Victor and Deb DeBruin, Freedom; four sisters a nd three brothers-in-law, Evelyn and Martin Van Schyndel, Kaukauna; Dorot hy Hawley, Seymour; Elaine and Casey Van Cuyk, Combined Locks; Judy and J im Menting, Little Chute; two sisters-in-law, Mary Ann DeBruin, Luxembur g; Virgie DeBruin, Appleton.She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Van Schyndel on June 16, 1 985, her son, Robert, her son-in-law, Dick Dorman, a brother, Melvin DeBru in and a sister, Clara (Romy) Simons.The funeral liturgy for Genevieve will be held at 5:00 p.m., Monday, Decem ber 15, 2003, at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street, with Fat her Jack Mullarkey officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Fri ends may call at the church from 3:00 p.m. Monday until the time of the ma ss. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established.
FARGO FUNERAL HOME400 East Wisconsin AvenueKaukauna 766-6200
Appleton Post Crescent Date 12/15/2003
Van Schyndel, Genevieve L ., W1342 County Road JJ, KaukaunaThe following names were mistakenly omitted from the obituary: three broth ers, Gordon DeBruin, Carter, Oklahoma; Lloyd DeBruin and fiancee, Janice J ansen, Little Chute; and Victor DeBruin and fiancee, Jean Moser, Freedom.
FARGO FUNERAL HOME400 West Wisconsin Avenue

Genevieve married VanSchyndel, Henry Abt 1932, , Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA. Henry (son of VanSchyndel, George and VanLemoen, Anna) was born 17 Sep 1910, , , Minnesota, USA; died 16 Jun 1985, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 16 Jun 1985, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Melvin married Goffard, Virginia G. 30 Jun 1938. Virginia (daughter of Goffard, Henry Joseph and Mathy, Virginia Julia) was born 20 Feb 1919; died 19 Oct 2008, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 19 Oct 2008, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Tombstone: St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Wrightstown, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 8 May 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

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Evelyn J. Van Schyndel, age 97, Wrightstown, passed away in the loving arms of Shari and Amanda and also surrounded by the rest of her loving family on May 5, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital, Green Bay. The daughter of the late Henry and Minnie (Wellhouse) De Bruin was born April 28, 1918 in Freedom. She married Martin Van Schyndel on March 30, 1937 in Oneida, he preceded her in death on March 4, 2012. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. Evelyn enjoyed dining out, playing cards, traveling and especially the last few years her daily rides through the country side with Amanda.
Martin and Evelyn began their farming career together in the early 1940s. Those two worked together at all the chores around the farm including milking the cows and taking care of the horses which they used for their field work. Evelyn even drove the horses from time to time. Children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren would pay admission to see a sight like that. Over the years the Van Schyndel farm became one of the more progressive farms in the area including having the first milking parlor. Martin and Evelyn worked as a team through all those years. With the passing of Martin 3 years ago, and now Evelyn, the team is back together.
She will be deeply missed by her five daughters: Helen Lemke, Janie Bowers, Carol (Bill) Ver Hagen, Diane (Bob) Oudenhoven, and Shari (Dan) Nagan; 20 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great grandchildren; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Robert (Janice) De Bruin, Gordon De Bruin, Harold (Carol) De Bruin, Victor (Jean) De Bruin, Elaine (Casey) Van Cuyk, Judy Menting, Mary Ann De Bruin and Juanita De Bruin, as well as nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
In addition to her husband, Martin, Evelyn was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Frances; son and daughter in law, Ron Sr. and Mary Van Schyndel; son-in-law, Lloyd Bowers; grandchildren: Danny Oudenhoven, Lyle Bowers, Orv Jr., Mike and Jodi Lemke; great-grandchildren: Tiffany Van Schyndel and Jacob Van Schyndel; brothers and sisters: Melvin (Virgie) De Bruin, Clara (Roman) Simons, and Gen (Henry) Van Schyndel.
Family and friends may visit at St. Clare Parish-St. Paul Site, Wrightstown, on Monday, May 11, from noon until 2:45pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Evelyn at 3:00pm on Monday with Fr. Dennis Bergsbaken officiating. Burial in St. Paul Cemetery, Wrightstown. Cotter Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.cotterfuneralhome.com.
A special thank you to Shari and Amanda for taking care of Mom for twenty years, especially the last ten years. Also, thank you to the staff at St. Mary's Hospital for the care given to Evelyn and her family during this difficult time.

In memory of Evelyn and Martin Van Schyndel- written by their granddaughter Amanda
"The Last Ride"
On the last ride
On the way home
Played a song that was just out
When we began to first ride,
And now on our last we heard it again.
It played in the start and in the end…
On our last ride…
We didn't have as good of a time
As we did when we first started
But we had nothing in our way
But the illness that affects our hearts,
That stopped the only thing our hearts desired.
On our last ride
We had sun and we had clouds
We had snow and we had cold hearts
We knew it was the end of one chapter of life
And the start to a brand new chapter of lifestyle,
There is no sadder than good bye…
On the last ride
We went early and made it through
One more day without her scared
Of others wicked nonsense
That cause her heart so much pain
To lose the love of new places.
With the last ride what crosses my mind…
Is the same wicked nonsense might have
Murdered true love that she loved so much.
And her to live without that passion
That burned inside of her years and years.
The last ride was a memory
And it will rest in peace…
Along a road of faith and fate
Beside still waters and rows of corn
In the crisp early autumn air,
Where…Her and her true love will be hand in hand.

Evelyn married VanSchyndel, Martin 30 Mar 1937, Oneida, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Martin (son of VanSchyndel, George and VanLemoen, Anna) was born 24 Aug 1915, , , Minnesota, USA; died 4 Mar 2012, Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Wrightstown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1947, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Education - High School:
St. John High School Little Chute Class of 1947

Donald married Mertens, Mary Ann [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1949, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Education - High School:
St. John High School Little Chute Class of 1949

Kenneth married Frassetto, Patricia A. 29 Apr 1967. Patricia (daughter of Frassetto, Primo Angelo and Roberts, Grace Vingo) was born 25 Aug 1937, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 26 Jul 1998; was buried Aft 26 Jul 1998, Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Elaine married VanCuyk, Cornelius J. (son of VanCuyk, George M. and Hermus, Cornelia "Cora") [Group Sheet]

Gorden — McDonald, Rita Jo. [Group Sheet]

Harold married Berghuis, Mary 15 Apr 1961, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Mary (daughter of Berghuis, John H. and Ashauer, Mary) was born 29 Mar 1942, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 16 Sep 2015, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Harold married Gilling, Carolyn [Group Sheet]

Judith married Menting, James (son of Menting, Raymond M. and Williams, Dorothy) [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: Aft 16 Dec 2011

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Obituary:
Dorothy M. Hawley, age 78, of Seymour passed away on December 16, 2011. She was born January 21, 1933 to the late Henry and Laura (Boser) De Bruin.
Dorothy was born and raised in Little Chute. In February of 1959 she married Tom Hawley. The couple eventually settled in Nichols where they operated Tom and Dorothy's Bar (Tom's Never In) until retirement.
Sundays were always Packer Sunday for Dorothy. She was a very avid Packer fan and watched the games right up until last Sunday. Go Pack Go!
Dorothy enjoyed jigsaw puzzles with her friends at Hillside Apartments in Seymour where she had resided for the past 13 years.
She is survived by her four children: Sherry (Jody) VandeCorput, Hofa Park; Jeff Hawley, Bloomington, MN; David and Charles Hawley, Nichols. Further survived by four brothers: Robert (Janice) De Bruin, Kaukauna; Gordon De Bruin, Carter, OK; Harold (Carol) De Bruin, Pulcifer; Victor (Jean) De Bruin, White Lake, WI; two sisters: Elaine (Casey) Van Cuyk, Combined Locks, and Judy (James) Menting, Little Chute. Also survived by a half-sister Evelyn (Martin) Van Schyndel, Kaukauna; two sisters-in-law: Mary Ann De Bruin, Green Bay, and Juanita De Bruin, Appleton.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her only grandchild Patty Scheelk; five brothers: Donald, Toby (Pat), Lloyd, Lee, and John De Bruin; half-brother Melvin (Virgie) De Bruin; two half-sisters: Clara (Roman) Simon and Genavieve (Henry) Van Schyndel.
Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on Monday, December 19, 2011 from 9 AM until services at 12 noon with Pastor Ty Stoneburner officiating. Burial will take place in the South Cicero Cemetery.

Dorothy married Hawley, Thomas Harry Abt Feb 1959. Thomas (son of Hawley, John Dale and Kurtzheim, Lillian) was born 5 Jan 1935; died 9 May 2013, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Tombstone: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: 1951-1955; U.S. Air Force (Korean War Veteran)

Robert married Wierschke, Janice A. (daughter of Wierschke, Emmett and Schwalenberg, Clara E.) [Group Sheet]

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• Military Service: Between 1955 and 1959; U. S. Air Force
• Obituary: 19 Aug 2009; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Lloyd DeBruin, 70, Little Chute, passed away Monday, August 17, 2009. He was born August 29, 1938, in Little Chute, son of the late Henry and Laura (Boser) DeBruin. Lloyd was employed at Foremost Foods in Appleton and later retired from Brillion Iron Works. He also was employed at Gelbke Nursery for 20 years and loved working for Paul. Mr. DeBruin was a U. S. Air Force veteran serving his country from 1955 to 1959. He enjoyed landscaping and gardening along with watching sports, fishing, playing cards, especially cribbage and going up north visiting with family and friends.
Lloyd is survived by his children: Lynn (Henry) Coonen, Kaukauna; Larry (Liz) DeBruin and LuAnn (Keith) Ziebell, both of Neenah; grandchildren: Kristy and Ryan Coonen; William, John and Jessica DeBruin; Sam and Max Melzer, fiancee Janice Jansen, Little Chute and her children: Thomas (Robin) Jansen, Grand Chute; Pam (Joe) Fritz , Little Chute; George Jansen, Little Chute; Darlene (Dan Ver Voort) Jansen, Little Chute; the mother of his children, Judy Doughty, New London; brothers: Robert (Janice) DeBruin, Kaukauna; Gordon DeBruin, Carter; Harold (Carolyn) DeBruin, Pulcifer; Victor (Jean) DeBruin, White Lake; sisters: Evelyn (Martin) Van Schyndel, Kaukauna; Dorothy Hawley, Seymour; Elaine (Casey) Van Cuyk, Combined Locks; Judy (Jim) Menting, Little Chute; sister-in-law: Juanita DeBruin, Appleton. He is further survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his brothers: Donald, Toby (Pat), John, Melvin (Virgie) and Lee DeBruin; sisters: Clara (Roman) Simon and Genevieve (Henry) Van Schyndel.
Private family graveside services will be held at St. John Cemetery, Little Chute.
Lloyd's family wishes to thank all the people who have taken such great care of Dad, especially his fiancee Janice, Dr. Swanson and hospice nurse Angela.
Verkuilen Funeral Home
& Cremation Services
Little Chute 920-788-3321

Lloyd married Wisneski, Judy Ann Aft 1959. Judy (daughter of Wisneski, Clarence and Seelig, Anita E.) was born 6 Aug 1941, Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA; died 4 Jun 2012, New London, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 8 Apr 1969; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Section B, Page 6

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• Obituary: 6 Dec 2003; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
DeBruin, John J., "Bubbles, L ittle ChuteAge 55, died Thursday, December 4, 2003 after a courageous battle with can cer. He was born May 9, 1948 in Appleton; son of the Henry and Laura (Bose r) DeBruin. John married Juanita R. Shuckhart, Dec. 4, 1971 at Holy Name C atholic Church, Kimberly. Mr. DeBruin was employed at Appleton Papers f or 37 years. He was an U.S. Army veteran having served with the 7th Infant ry in South Korea. John was an avid fisherman and enjoyed bowling and bei ng with his wife, children and grandson.John is survived by his wife, Juanita; three children: Don DeBruin and fia ncee Carrie Golden, Kaukauna; Lorraine Ann (Steven) Haack and Mary Beth De Bruin, both of Little Chute; four grandchildren; brothers: Robert (Janice ), Kaukauna; Gordon, Carter, Oklahoma; Lloyd and fiancee Janice Jansen, Li ttle Chute; Harold (Carolyn) Pulcifer; Victor DeBruin and fiancee Jean Mos er, Freedom; sisters: Dorothy Hawley, Seymour; Elaine (Casey) Van Cuyk, Co mbined Locks; Judy (Jim) Menting, Little Chute; Genevieve Van Schyndel a nd Evelyn (Martin) Van Schyndel, both of Kaukauna; brothers-in-law and sis ters-in-law: Mary Ann DeBruin, Luxemberg; and Virgie DeBruin, Appleton; Ha rold Shuckhart, Kaukauna; Donald (Joan) Shuckhart, Forest Junction; Mary ( Dale) Arnoldussen, Agnes (Dennis) Hietpas, Margaret (Gary) Hoehne and Gl en Frank, all of Kaukauna; Juanita Guyette and Marge Kuntsman, both of Kau kauna; Doris Hoertsch and Joyce Boardman, both of Menasha; Leola Lodas, Cr andon; Edit Becker, Oshkosh; Dorothy (Dan) Haring, Tomahawk; numerous niec es, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a gr anddaughter, Lori Lee DeBruin-Haack; his parents, Henry and Laura DeBrui n; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Harold and Lorraine Shuckhart; bro thers: Donald, Toby (Pat); Lee and Melvin DeBruin; sister, Clara (Roman) S imon; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Henry Van Schyndel, Chester Guye tte, Marie Frank, Rosa Miller, Myrtle Hoks, Raymond, Richard, Ernie and Ro bert Shuckhart.Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at Ho ly Name Catholic Church, Kimberly with Rev. Msgr. James Vanden Hogen offic iating. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Little Chute. Friends m ay call at the Verkuilen Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday a nd at the church from 11:00 a.m. Tuesday until the time of the mass. In li eu of flowers, a memorial has been established. VERKUILEN FUNERAL HOME1 01 Canal Street

John married Shuckart, Juanita R. [Group Sheet]

Victor — Cunningham, Dawn E.. [Group Sheet]

Victor married Cunningham, Deb [Group Sheet]

Victor married Moser, Jean (daughter of Moser, Lloyd P. and Johnson, Dalores A.) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1940, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Bef 1946; WWII - US Navy
• Obituary: 16 Sep 1971; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Little Chute High School Class of 1940

Obituary:
Section D, Page 5

Quintin married Driessen, Esther 19 Feb 1947, St. Francis Catholic Church, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. Esther (daughter of Driessen, Michael Johannes and Verbockel, Bertha) was born 7 Dec 1918, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 10 Jul 2018, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Military Service: Between 1944 and 1946; US Merchant Marines
• Military Service: Between 1952 and 1953; Korea US Marine Corps
• Obituary: Aft 30 Nov 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
After spending an enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday with his family and friends, Gene DeBruin, age 87, of Kimberly, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, November 30, 2014. Gene was born on February 16, 1927, in Little Chute, to Joseph and Marie (Welhouse) DeBruin and was the step-son of William Walsh. On August 12, 1950, he began his loving marriage to Alvina "Alvie" (Huss), which they enjoyed until her death 46 years later. Gene was the loving father of David (Linda) and Debra (special friend, Mike Van Asten), and the gentle and playful grandfather of David's children: Erica (Sam Rosenfeld), Christopher, Laura and Natalee.
Gene proudly served his county as a radio operator in the Merchant Marine from 1944 until 1946 and in Korea with the U. S. Marine Corps from 1952 until 1953. Between the wars was employed by Thilmany Mill. Following his discharge from the Marines, Gene was employed at the Kimberly Mill, becoming Head Electrician. He retired after more than 35 years.
Gene was active in community affairs. For many years he served as the Captain of the Kimberly Volunteer Fire Department and was an officer of the Wisconsin Safety League. He was a life member of Post 60 of the Kimberly American Legion and of Post 3319 of the Kaukauna VFW and was an enthusiastic Red Kettle Campaign volunteer for the Salvation Army.
Family was everything to Gene. He especially enjoyed time spent with family and friends at the cottages at Pelican Lake. There he taught the grandchildren and their friends the joy of playing sheepshead. He also kept up with the grandchildren at Great America, taking pride in riding roller coasters until he was 84.
Gene was one of four boys, is survived by his youngest brother Jack, and was predeceased by Quintin "Dutch" and Clement "Blackie". He is also survived by Alvie's brothers Jim (Barbara Wetzel), Archie (Maggie) and Harvey (Elaine) Huss.
Memorial services for Gene will be at NOON on Friday, December 5, 2014, at the JANSEN FARGO FUNERAL HOME, 204 East Kimberly Avenue, Kimberly. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Military Honors will be observed following the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in Gene's name. Memorial information will be found and online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.

Eugene married Huss, Alvina 12 Aug 1950, Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. Alvina (daughter of Huss, Lester John and Arnoldussen, Ellen M.) was born 21 Apr 1928, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 14 Mar 1996. [Group Sheet]

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• Military Service: Bef 1946; WWII - U. S. Army PVT. Sig Corps

Notes:

Military Service:
hometown= Kaukauna, Died at Mansfield, Ohio

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• Military Service: Aft 1949; Korea, US Army
• Obituary: 1 Dec 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
John F. "Jack" De Bruin, Little Chute, age 84, died Sunday November 29, 2015 at Care Partners of Little Chute. He was born on October 30, 1931, son of the late Joseph and Marie (Welhouse) De Bruin. His father died when he was only 2 years old. Jack went to a one room school house. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a lifetime member of the Kaukauna V.F.W. Post 3319. Jack worked as a truck driver, retiring from Murphy Construction after 38 years of service.
Jack loved his house trailer and old Country music but his true passion was motorcycles. He bought his first one in 1948 and rode the rest of his life. Jack was a lifetime member of the American Motorcyclist Association. He raced motorcycles and stock cars on dirt tracks in the 1950's and 60's, travelling throughout the Midwest and even as far as Florida and Texas. His sons and grandchildren followed in his footsteps, racing motorcycles and A.T.V.'s, which Jack loved to watch.
Jack is survived by his children: Le Ann (Dennis) Lauer, Kaukauna; Joseph (Lisa), Little Chute; Linda (Harold) Neitzel, Beaver Dam; and Richard, Kaukauna; their mother Lois De Bruin; grandchildren: Annie Lauer, Brad and Lexia Neitzel. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his grandson, Philip Lauer; step father, William Walsh; and brothers: Quentin "Dutch," Eugene and Clement "Blackie."
Visitation will be held Thursday December 3, 2015 at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 Pine St. Little Chute) beginning at 1:00 p.m. until time of Mass at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. Ronald Belitz will officiate. Military rites conducted by the Kaukauna V.F.W. Post 3319 will immediately follow. Committal St. John Cemetery. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com.
Jack's family would like to thank Rhonda Pingel and the staff at Care Partners of Little Chute and the Asera Care Hospice staff for their care and compassion.

John married Schultz, Lois Geraldine (daughter of Schultz, William and Tesch, Viola) [Group Sheet]

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• News Mention: 18 Jul 1945; Kaukauna Times

Notes:

News Mention:
Pfc. Herbert J. De Bruin, George Street, is now being processed at Camp Atlanta in North Eastern France, as a member of the first ETO armored division to be ordered to the Pacific. Pfc. De Bruin is a member of Company A, 16th armored Infantry Battalion and served with the 13th armored division. He holds the combat Infantry badge and a bronze service star. His unit known as the Black Cat division captured more than 20,000 German prisoners in the fighting and took an additional 19,000 in Bavaria. In the closing days of the war in Europe the 13th captured Hitler's birthplace city of Braunau, Austria, and liberated 14,000 Allied prisoners of war. He will be given the furlough before the division begins its training for action and the Pacific.

Herbert married Tait, Margaret 5 Sep 1943. Margaret was born 30 Apr 1919, Fairmount, Benton, Arkansas, USA; died 30 Mar 2010, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Tombstone: Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1945, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Education - High School: 1945, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 13 Dec 2005; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1945

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1945

Obituary:
DeBruin, TonyTony DeBruin, of Kaukauna, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, D ecember 12, 2005 at the age of 78. Tony was born in Appleton on November 1 2, 1927, son of the late Peter and Dora (Cathagen) DeBruin. On Septemb er 3, 1949, he married the former Marilyn Chadek in Menasha; she preced ed him death on September 20, 2000. Tony worked for various contracto rs in the area for many years as a painter and wallpaper hanger. He enjoy ed woodworking, and made many intricate items to beautify his home. He al so enjoyed feeding the ducks and other small animals that made their hom es in his yard.Tony is survived by three children: Peter (Doris) DeBruin, Peggy (Steve) S chuh, and Pam (Tom) Vils, all of Kaukauna; eight grandchildren: Sara (Jef f) Johnson, Benjamin DeBruin, Rachel DeBruin, Becky King, Bryan Schuh, An dy Vils, Tim Vils, and Jeremy Vils; a great-grandson, Taylor Johnson; thr ee sisters-in-law: Margaret DeBruin of Appleton, Jane Chadek of Georgia, a nd Ellen Jacobson of King; and a brother-in-law, Jim DeGoey of Kaukauna.Tony was preceded in death by his parents, his step-mother May DeBruin, h is wife Marilyn, a brother Herb DeBruin, a sister-in-law Delores DeGoey, a nd brothers-in-law Duane Chadek and Bob Jacobson.The funeral liturgy will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 20 05 at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street in Kaukauna with F r. Marty Fox officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Frien ds may call directly at the church on Thursday from 3 p.m. until the ho ur of the service.
FARGO FUNERAL HOME 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue Kaukauna 766-6200

Anthony married Chadek, Marilyn Joyce 3 Sep 1949, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin. Marilyn (daughter of Chadek, George E. and Legro, Anna C.) was born 15 Aug 1928, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 28 Sep 2000, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 28 Sep 2000, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: Bef 2 Dec 2005; Marv's TV Service - Owner and Operator
• Obituary: 3 Dec 2005; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Occupation:
Marv's TV Service - Owner and Operator

Obituary:
DeBruin, Marvin John "MarMarvin John "Marv" De Bruin, age 84, of Oshkosh died at Bethel Home on Fri day, December 2, 2005. He was born in Little Chute on March 16, 1921, to N icholas and Antoniette (Francken) De Bruin. On August 19, 1944, he marri ed Elnora Ann Becker. Marvin loved fishing and bowling. He was very knowle dgeable and personable. He owned and operated Marv's TV Service.He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elnora; children: David (Kare n) De Bruin of Fond du Lac, James (Sheila) De Bruin of Oshkosh, Kathryn (K eith) Butkiewicz of Berlin, and Richard De Bruin of Omro; grandchildren: C hristopher (Heather) Butkiewicz, Michael De Bruin, Robert De Bruin, Troy ( Kay) De Bruin, and Kevin De Bruin; and great-grandchildren: Zachary De Bru in, Emily De Bruin, Tristin Butkiewicz, Kalista Butkiewicz, and Gerek De B ruin. His sisters, Margaret (Francis) Reed and Bernice (Russell) Hacker fu rther survive him.Marvin's parents; brothers: Leverne and Clayton; and sisters: Joyce Longsine and Lucille De Bruin, preceded him in death.Funeral services for Marvin will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Decemb er 5, 2005, at Seefeld Family of Funeral Chapels, 1025 Oregon Street, F r. William Van De Kreeke officiating. A time of visitation and support wi ll be held at the Seefeld Funeral Chapel from 10 a.m. until the time of t he service.A very special thanks to the staff at Bethel Home, especially the nurses a nd caregivers on 2 West, for the care and compassion given to Marvin and h is family.
Seefeld Funeral and Cremation Services ww.seefeldfuneral.com

Marvin married Becker, Elnora Ann (daughter of Becker, August and Eichhorst, Frances) [Group Sheet]

LaVerne married Bradley, Lois [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1944, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 5 Oct 1992; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
St. John High School Little Chute Class of 1944

Obituary:
Section D, Page 7

Clayton married Wagnitz, Fordyce R. "Toby" 28 Apr 1949. Fordyce (daughter of Wagnitz, Alfred and Burkhart, Pearl) was born 11 Apr 1927, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 19 Dec 1993, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 19 Dec 1993, St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Margaret married Reed, Francis Aft 1946. Francis (son of Reed, Edward and Adamski, Katherine) was born 15 Oct 1927, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 16 Oct 2009, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 19 Jul 2005; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
DeBruin, Lucille "Ceil"Lucille "Ceil" De Bruin, age 74, of Appleton, formerly of Little Chute, di ed Sunday, July 17, 2005 at Colony Oaks Care Center, Appleton. She was bo rn July 28, 1930 in Little Chute, daughter of Nicholas and Antoinette (Fra ncken) De Bruin. Lucille enjoyed cards, jigsaw puzzles, needlepoint and lo ved being with her family.She is survived by a brother, Marvin (Elnora) De Bruin, Omro; two sister s: Margaret (Francis) Reed, Menasha; Bernice (Russel) Hacker, Kaukauna; br other-in-law, Douglas Longsine, Sr., Kaukauna; special nephew, Douglas (De bra) Longsine, Jr., Kimberly; special "grandson," Brady Longsine; niece s, nephews and other relatives.She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: LaVerne De Brui n, Clayton ("Toby") De Bruin; sister, Joyce Longsine.Private funeral services will be held at the Verkuilen Funeral Home, Litt le Chute, with Deacon Vincent De Groot officiating. Interment will be in S t. John Cemetery, Little Chute.Lucille's family wishes to thank Colony Oaks for their care and support th rough the years.
VERKUILEN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION SERVICES

Bernice married Hacker, Russel [Group Sheet]

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• Death Record - Civil: 22 Jun 1998

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Name:Joyce A. Londsine
SSN:391-32-5142
Last Residence:54130 Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States of America
Born:12 Jul 1935
Died:22 Jun 1998
State (Year) SSN issued:Wisconsin (1951-1952)

Joyce married Longsine, Douglas J. Aft 1956, St. John Catholic Church, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. Douglas (son of Longsine, William H. and Hammen, Mary A., son of Longsine, Joseph George and Gunderson, Inez) was born 7 Jun 1938, Oconto, Oconto, Wisconsin, USA; died 24 Aug 2005, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 24 Aug 2005, St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1944, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 6 May 1981; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
St. John High School Little Chute Class of 1944

Obituary:
Earl VanEperen 8/6/1926 5/5/1981 Post Crescent 5/6/1981 B 10

Earl married Gonnering, Adelle E. Abt 1947, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Adelle (daughter of Gonnering, John Peter and Verstegen, Catherine "Rena") was born 8 Jan 1924, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 13 Dec 1986, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Abt Dec 1986, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1947, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Education - High School:
St. John High School Little Chute Class of 1947

Jerome married Weyenberg, Pearl Ann (daughter of Weyenberg, George P. and Wildenberg, Josephine) [Group Sheet]

Annabella married Tabbert, James Clarence 27 Nov 1954, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. James was born 30 Mar 1933; died 3 Jul 1981. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 25 Oct 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Evelyn Slater, age 78, passed away peacefully early on Friday morning, October 24, 2014, under the care of St. Paul Hospice Services. Her loving family was at her side. Evelyn was born in Little Chute on July 4, 1936, daughter of the late Fred and Lena (DeBruin) Brasch, and for many years was employed by Zwicker Knitting Mills. Near the end of her working days, she was employed at Plexus. Evelyn was a lifelong member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Little Chute where she served as a Eucharistic minister. She loved puzzles, sports of all kinds, animals, embroidery, and watching classic movies.
Evelyn is survived by two children: Douglas (Paula) Slater of Little Chute and Barbara (Wayne) Schmitt of Appleton; a daughter-in-law: Jane Slater of Appleton; six grandchildren: Christopher Slater, Katherine (Curtis) Jones, Elizabeth (Troy) DeBruin, Meghan (Joshua) DeWitt, Emily Slater, and Candice Stewart; three great-grandchildren: Jaden, Chase, and Caylah; a sister-in-law: Toots Klyzub; and a lifelong friend: Jodi Van Der Wyst. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, a son Tony, a brother Arvin Brasch, and sisters Annabella (Jim) Tabbert, Irene (Carl) Tabbert, Rose (Lyle) Bierman, and Doris Brasch.
The funeral liturgy for Evelyn will be held at 5:00 PM on Monday, October 27, 2014, at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 325 Pine Street in Little Chute, with Fr. Ronald Belitz officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends and family are invited to gather directly at the church on Monday afternoon from 3:00 PM until the time of the mass. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting www.wichmannfargo.com.
The family would like to extend their thanks to everyone at Appleton Medical Center, as well as the special angels at St. Paul Hospice Services: Melissa, Lauren, Ellen, and Karen. We will never forget your kindness.

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• Obituary: 29 Mar 2008; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Bierman, Rosemary "Rose" age 69, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2008, at Franciscan Care and Rehab Center. She was born on April 12, 1938, in Little Chute to the late Fredrick and Lena (DeBruin) Brasch. She attended St. John's school in Little Chute. Rose married Lyle Bierman on April 25, 1959, in Little Chute at St. John's Catholic Church. She worked for Zwicker's Knitting mill for many years up until it closed. She later retired from Anchor Foods. Rose enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, knitting, sewing, doing puzzles and puzzle books, and also fishing and hunting.
She is survived by her husband: Lyle; six children: Kelly (Joseph) Paltzer, Kenneth (Linda), Karen Cleveland, Kay (Jeffrey) Quaintance, Keith (fiancee Shelly), Kim (Michael) Rodina; thirteen grandchildren: Justin, Joseph Jr. (fiancee Kristin), Stephanie, Nicholas, Sara, Lyle, Jessica, Rebecca, Emily, Kayla, Amber, Austin, Elizabeth; three sisters: Annabella Tabbert of Wausau; Evelyn Slater of Appleton; Doris Brasch of Little Chute; sisters-in-law: Eleanor Jaeger of Appleton; Patsy Schuck of Eau Claire; brother-in-law: Jerry Klitz of CA.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents; sister: Irene Tabbert; a brother: Arvin Brasch; five brothers-in-law: Carl Tabbert, James Tabbert, Melvin Bierman, Alvin Jaeger, Paul Schuck; a sister-in-law Ruth Bierman.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 31, 2008, at Highland Memorial Park Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Bob Lexa officiating. Visitation will be at the Valley Funeral Home Sunday, March 30, 2008, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. with a vigil service at 4:30 p.m. Sunday evening. Visitation will also be from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service at Highland Memorial Park Chapel.
We would like to thank the nursing staff at Franciscan Care and Rehab Center for all the special care Rose received while there.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund has been established.
Valley Funeral Home
2211 N. Richmond St.
Appleton, WI 54911
920-733-5435
www.valleyfh.com

Rose married Bierman, Lyle 25 Apr 1959, St. John Catholic Church, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. Lyle was born 14 Mar 1938; died 21 Oct 2012, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 15 Sep 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Doris M. Brasch, 74, of Little Chute, passed away Friday, September 13, 2013, at her home. She was born on May 28, 1939, in Little Chute, daughter of the late Frederick and Magdeline (De Bruin) Brasch. Doris enjoyed traveling and spending time up north. She loved watching John Wayne. Doris was very proud of her grandson, Chris. They had a very special relationship.
Doris is survived by her son, Fred Brasch; grandchildren: Chris (Brooke) Brasch and Jordan Ebben; great grandson, Wyatt Brasch; a sister, Evelyn Slater; special family friend, Jodi VanderWyst; godchildren: Star, Ken and Lori; many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Arvin; sisters: Annabella (Jim) Tabbert, Irene (Carl) Tabbert and Rose (Lyle) Bierman; and a brother-in-law, Jim Slater.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 21, 2013, at the Verkuilen Funeral Home, 101 Canal St., Little Chute, with Msgr. Jim Vanden Hogen officiating. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Little Chute. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from September 15 to September 18, 2013=166943507&fhid=15996#fbLoggedOut

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• Military Service: Between 19 Jan 1942 and 22 Jul 1945; WWII ARMY

Lloyd married Splingaire, Margaret 27 Dec 1941. Margaret was born 10 Jun 1923, Brussels, Door, Wisconsin, USA; died 3 Oct 2008, Gilbert, Maricopa, Arizona, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Tombstone: Aft 27 Jul 2014, St. John Catholic Cemetery, Seymour, Outagamie, Wisconsin
• Obituary: 30 Jul 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Orvell A. De Bruin, 92, of Seymour passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home with his family by his side. He was born July 1, 1922 son of the late John Edward and Hattie (Green) De Bruin. On July 31, 1943 he was united in marriage to Rose Marye Mory. She preceded him in death January 30, 2012.
Orvell was a graduate of the of Seymour High School class of 1940. He farmed until his retirement and was a World War II Army Veteran. Orvell was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Seymour. He was ordained May 16, 1981 to the Permanent Deaconate by Bishop Wycislo at the Cathedral in Green Bay. He served at St. John Catholic Church for many years.
Orvell was the Rural Life Director for Diocese, Diocesan Rural Life Grant Program, Advocate for Marriage Tribunal, Parish Council St. Johns for 30 years, Chaplain Knights of Columbus Seymour, Parish Trustee and Treasurer for 12 years, Seymour Area Clergy Association, he and his wife Rose Marye started St. Vincent De Paul Conference at St. Johns, County Committee Farmers Home Administration, American Legion, VFW and the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. In 1991 he was named Seymour's Outstanding Citizen of the Year.
Survivors include his children: Elizabeth Birling, Green Bay; David (Mary) De Bruin, Seymour; Steve De Bruin, Algoma; Debra Rosin, Green Bay; Dennis De Bruin (special friend Terri), Appleton; grandchildren: Anthony ( Pamela) Birling, Andrew Birling, Amy Birling, Amanda (special friend Andy) Birling, Sarah (Justin) Goetz, Katie (Aaron) Galarowicz, Joshua (Tiffany) De Bruin, Angie (Brian) Woolery, Jacqueline De Bruin, Tanya (Jeremy) Peacock, Dennis De Bruin Jr.; great-grandchildren: Zachary, Shelby, Taylor, Jacob, Greame and Austin; brother, Ervin (Millie) De Bruin, Appleton; sister, Lucille Werth, Appleton; sisters-in-law: Peggy Mory, Arizona; Helen Nelson, Ft. Worth, Texas; many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his son-in-law, Tom Birling; daughters-in-law: Sharon De Bruin and Patti De Bruin brother, Lloyd (Margaret) De Bruin; sister, Mabel (Lloyd) Wagner; brothers-in-law: Tom Nelson, Ralph Mory, sisters-in-law: Margaret De Bruin, Roberta (Robert) Mory.
Friends may call at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Seymour on Wednesday, July 30, 2012 from 4-8 PM and prayer service at 7:30 PM and on Thursday, July 31, 2012 at the Church from 9:30 AM until Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 AM with Mgrs. James Dillenburg and Fr. Bob Kabat officiating. Burial will take place in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Seymour. Military Honors will follow at the cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com
Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family with arrangements.
A memorial fund has been established to the Diocesan Mission in the Dominican Republic.
A special thank you to the staff of Good Shepherd Nursing Home for all your care and concern.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on July 29, 2014

Orville married Mory, Rose Marye 31 Jul 1943, , , California, USA. Rose was born 12 Feb 1923; died 30 Jan 2012; was buried , St. John Catholic Cemetery, Seymour, Outagamie, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: Aft 29 Nov 2009; APC

Notes:

Obituary:
Mabel C. Wagner, age 85, of Appleton, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, November 29, 2009. She was born in Seymour on November 29, 1924, daughter of the late John Edward and Hattie (Green) DeBruin. On May 1, 1948, Mabel was united in marriage to Lloyd Wagner. He preceded her in death on September 29, 1995. Mabel began her care-giving career at St. Elizabeth Hospital and then worked at Appleton Extended Care for 25 years as a CNA giving care and comfort to all with warmth and kindness. After retiring, she did volunteer work to help those in need.
Mabel is survived by her four children: Nancy (Andy) Gerl, Ken (Denise) Wagner, Linda (Steve) Wagner and George (Lorri) Wagner; eight grandchildren: James (Shelley) Wagner, Jarred Gerl, Bryan (Bridgette) Gerl, Andrea (Adam) Keller, Jim and Jenny Wagner, Jessica (Brian) Netzel and Brandon Wagner, and a great-grandchild, Hollie Netzel. She is further survived by two brothers, Orvell (RoseMarye) DeBruin and Ervin (Millie) DeBruin, and a sister, Lucille Werth. Mabel will be missed by many nieces and nephews as well.
Mabel was preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd (Margaret) DeBruin; three brothers-in-law: George (Caroline) Wagner, Joe Dorn and Jerry Werth; two nephews: Harry and Joe DeBruin.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at St. Joseph Catholic Church (410 W. Lawrence St., Appleton) with Fr. Larry Abler presiding. Burial will be held in Highland Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the hour of Mass on Thursday at the church.
The family would like to thank Dr. Karl Baum and Rennes Nursing Home for the care that was given to Mabel. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Mabel's name.
VALLEY FUNERAL HOME 2211 N. Richmond Street Appleton, WI 54911 920-733-5435 www.valleyfh.com "Serving as would be Served"

Mabel married Wagner, Lloyd P. 1 May 1948. Lloyd (son of Wagner, Frank J. and Unknown, UnknownF) was born 20 May 1921, Center, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 29 Sep 1995, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 29 Sep 1995, Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Tombstone: Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA
• Occupation: Aft 29 Nov 1926; Mill Supervisor Thilmany Paper, Kaukauna, WI

Notes:

Occupation:
Mill Supervisor Thilmany Paper, Kaukauna, WI

Ervin married Verhagen, Jermilla "Millie" 17 Apr 1947, Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. Jermilla (daughter of Verhagen, Henry Gerrit and Weyers, Wilhemina Catherine) was born 4 Sep 1925, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 14 Jan 2016, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: Aft 9 Nov 2016

Notes:

Obituary:
Lucille T. Werth, 87 years, passed away November 6, 2016 at St. Paul Home, Kaukauna, Wisconsin. She was born on April 27, 1929 in Seymour, Wisconsin to her loving parents Edward and Henrietta (Green) DeBruin. In her early years she was the cook for the hands on the family farm in Seymour. She met her husband Walter Dorn at the Cinderella Dance Hall. Together they raised seven children and started Wally Steak House in Charlesburg, WI where she was active in all areas of the business.
Lucille later married Jerry Werth, in Hawaii and opened the Prime Steer in Hilbert, WI with later locations opening in Kaukauna, WI and Green Bay, WI.
Lucille liked to travel, flying to Florida, Europe and Mexico were favorite trips. She enjoyed her Monday night off going to other supper clubs and swapping stories. Most of all she loved spending time with her family.
She will be missed by her children Donald (Kathryn) Dorn, Ronald (Ginny) Dorn, Randy (Debra) Dorn, Joseph (June) Dorn, Daniel (Julie) Dorn, Larry (Lola) Dorn and Sue (Dean) Meyer and her brother Ervin DeBruin. She is further survived by 23 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Lucille is preceded in death by her parents Edward and Henrietta DeBruin, her first husband Walter Dorn, her second husband Jerry Werth, grandsons Ross Dorn, Erik Dorn, and Bryan Dorn, siblings Lloyd (Margaret) DeBruin, Orville (Rosemary) DeBruin and Mabel (Lloyd) Wagner and sister-in-law Millie DeBruin.
A Memorial Service for Lucille will be on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 11 am at The Funeral Home. Private inurnment Highland Memorial Park. Visitation Wednesday, at the Funeral Home, from 9 am until time of Service.
The family of Lucille thanks the staff at St. Paul Home and Dr. Culligan for their loving care of Mom.

Lucille married Dorn, Walter Joseph 26 Jun 1947. Walter (son of Dorn, Leo Gustus and Benderovich, Lucille) was born 1 Apr 1925; died 5 Feb 1984; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lucille married Werth, Jerry Aft 1984, , , Hawaii, USA. Jerry died Bef 2016. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: Between 27 Jan 1942 and 15 Oct 1945; WWII ARMY
• Death Record - Civil: 22 Nov 1971
• Obituary: 23 Nov 1971; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Earl Debruin 24 Jun 1920 Nov 1971 Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin

Obituary:
Section B, Page 8

Earl married VanHammond, Lorraine 17 Apr 1942. Lorraine (daughter of VanHammond, Arnold and VanderVelden, Antionette) was born 2 Mar 1922, Seymour, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 5 Dec 2013, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Leroy married Jansen, Ruth M. Aft 1940. Ruth (daughter of Jansen, Albert J. and Wydeven, Anna) was born 15 Sep 1922, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 8 Jan 1990, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 8 Jan 1990, St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Leroy married Koehler, Ardyce 10 Oct 1970, , , Wisconsin, USA. Ardyce (daughter of Koehler, Walter and Miller, Elsie) was born 16 Aug 1930, Weyauwega, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA; died 12 Mar 2009; was buried Aft 12 Mar 2009, Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 13 Dec 1967; Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Name: Lola M Debruin
Birth Date: abt 1930
Death Date: 13 Dec 1967
Certificate # 039024
Age: 37
Residence:

Other Events:

• Obituary: 15 Sep 1993; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Rose Ann DeBruin 12/31/1933 9/14/1993 Post Crescent 9/15/1993 B 4

Rose — Perry, Donald. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: Aft 17 May 1966

Notes:

Obituary:
From James De Bruin Obit Member of the Presentation Church, North Fond du Lac - past president. & p ast Treasurer. of the Men's Club. A member of the Presentation Counci l. He was a meat cutter having worked at Red owl for 24 years & five yea rs at Pick N'Save in Fond du Lac. He was a member of the Nat'l Guard in A ppleton & member of Knights of Columbus

James married Hoehne, Helen [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1937, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 24 Mar 1992; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1937

Obituary:
Section C, Page 5

Eugene married Tank, Doris Lillian 1 Feb 1941, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA. Doris (daughter of Tank, Frank C. and Ecker, Rose) was born 8 Dec 1918, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 9 Jan 2003, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 9 Jan 2003, Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lester married Bosson, Jeannie 11 Aug 1942. Jeannie was born 6 Jun 1923, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; died 29 Nov 1983, Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Bef 1946; WWII, US Army Air Corps
• Obituary: 17 Oct 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1940

Obituary:
Harold Peter Weiland died on Saturday, October 12, 2013, at Rennes Health Care Center in Appleton, Wisconsin. Harold was born on June 18, 1922, in Appleton, to the late John and Mary Weiland. He graduated from Appleton High School in 1940 and married Mary Geraldine Manning on March 11, 1944. Harold served his country during World War II as a leader of an Army Air Corps support unit in Las Vegas, Nevada.
He was the owner and manager of the Harold Weiland/Fox Cities Insurance Agency for 25 years. Harold served as U.S. Representative Robert Cornell's home secretary and was a broker with Piper, Jaffray and Hopwood. He spent his early retirement lovingly caring for his wife who died of Alzheimer's disease in 2006. Harold continued to volunteer at Rennes Health Care Center following her death.
He is survived by his two children, Cecilia Wiltzius and Jim Weiland; his daughter-in-law, Ellen Weiland; his two grandsons, Sam Wiltzius and Ben (Laura) Weiland. Harold is further survived by five brothers and a sister. A second daughter, Fran Weiland, preceded him in death. All those who knew Harold will miss his calming presence, commitment to family and genuine acts of love.
Contributions to Harold's favorite charities, The Salvation Army and St. Joseph's Food Pantry, would be appreciated. The family is grateful for the compassionate care Harold received from Dr. Deborah Ihde and the staff at Renaissance Assisted Living, and Rennes Nursing and Rehab Center. Memorial services will be in the upcoming weeks. Details will be published in the Appleton Post Crescent. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Oct. 17, 2013

Harold married Manning, Mary G. "Gerry" 11 Mar 1944. Mary (daughter of Manning, Edwin and Holstein, Marcella) was born 16 Oct 1922, Juneau, Dodge, Wisconsin, USA; died 9 Aug 2006, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 29 Sep 2003

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Name:Marion Bradley
SSN:396-28-6051
Last Residence:54952 Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
Born:29 Nov 1932
Last Benefit:94044 Pacifica, San Mateo, California, United States of America
Died:29 Sep 2003
State (Year) SSN issued:Wisconsin (Before 1951)

Marian — Bradley, Robert. Robert died 5 Jan 1995. [Group Sheet]

Helen — Poderzay, Donald. [Group Sheet]

Helen married Hauser, Gerald 21 Aug 1954, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Gerald (son of Hauser, Anton and Koehler, Theresa) was born 16 May 1928; died 17 Feb 2012, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Shrine Of Heaven Mausoleum, Neenah, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Biography: Taken from the funeral home website at Glick Family Funeral Home
• Obituary: 12 May 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Biography:
The History of the 65 Year Marriage of Husband John W. Weiland and Wife Gloria M. Weiland:
John and Gloria:

John W. Weiland was born Jan. 1st, 1928 in rural Appleton, Wisconsin being one of eight sons of John W. Weiland Sr. and Mary A Weiland.

Gloria M. Weiland was born to Italian immigrants Charles and Louise Debenack on Nov. 21st, 1928 in Appleton, Wisconsin.

John had (7) brothers and (3) sisters. Father John Sr. was Appleton's City Engineer. He owned a dairy/ produce farm. Son John did difficult labor from youth through High School; milking twice daily, feeding livestock, tilling fields, planting and harvesting their voluminous produce, berries, melons etc. with his siblings help until each finishing High School to military enlist or founded business livlihoods.

John had a large wooden sided wagon pulled by his pet donkey Ginger which he carted through the town neighborhoods selling the farms milk, eggs, seasonal produce goods, berries, melons, squash, pumpkins, gourds etc. spring through fall.

The brothers ran a corner produce stand on a busy intersection on their property selling the farms produced products for additional family income to supplement the large farm family's income needs.

Gloria from adolescence worked at Chudakauf's, a corner market grocery. Through High School Gloria was scholastically top of her graduating class becoming Cum Laude during her university studies.

After high school John enlisted in The Army shortly after the "Pearl Harbor" bombing to serve his (2) year military duty as a Morris code operator in Hawaii.

After returning home from the military Gloria and John met & courted to be married Sept. 21st, 1949.

After diligent hard work and saving the couple relocated to Eau Claire, Wisconsin to build a new home on Lake Altoona. John started a new "Heating" company converting homes from coal/wood burning furnaces to oil.

Wanting to have a family, Gloria was barren for (4) years surrendering to God enacting herself in a powerful religious Novena; praying for Holy Mary to pray for them, honoring the most sacred heart of Jesus in prayer without ceasing, fasting, lighting church candles during Gloria's daily church worship.

Four years later Gloria became pregnant, conceiving to give birth to her first child, their son Christopher John born October 11th, 1954 in Eau Claire.

After the passing of a year Gloria reached out to God committing herself to a 2nd Novena. By the grace of God she conceived giving birth (4) years later to their 2nd child, daughter Elizabeth Ann born on Feb. 24th, 1959 in Eau Claire.

John worked very hard as a traveling salesman successful in his dedicated sales work ethically loyal to his beautiful wife. John bought Holland Furnace Company relocating his family for (2) years to begin his new company in La Crosse, Wisconsin located along the Mississippi River. John being successful in his new company buyout surprised Gloria purchasing a (22) ft. wooden Thompson runabout boat for family spring-fall river recreation on the grand old Mississippi. Every weekend the family went boating porting into one of many small private sand beaches along the river for sunbathing, picnicking with parental relaxation. Christopher and Elizabeth played well together on the water's edge shell seeking and butterfly chasing. Gloria's great packed noon lunches ended every late afternoon with John's excellent grilled BBQ'ing having Gloria's additional food dishes.

Two years later John and Gloria decided to relocate to Green Bay, Wisconsin. The husband of a Baltic couple from Eau Claire who became lifelong friends of the family was a home architect. His drafting became the layout plans for Gloria's (3) split level dream home. A (2) acre cul-de-sac lot was purchased in rural Green Bay butting up to acreage of a Brown County owned 40 acre apple orchard having a complete view of "The Bay of Green Bay". The extensive Bay was the mouth of Lake Michigan which flowed south creating the "Fox River" where all of the National Paper Companies were located. The County orchard had a dozen different apple types for eating, baking and canning, all of which Gloria used for a wide range of cooking and baking spring through fall.

Beyond the extensive orchard behind the home was" The Brown County Mental Hospital" adjacent being acres of forested land leading into (5) miles of tilled worked farm land where every type of produce was grown to feed the patients in the hospital. It was a fully developed growing farm with all types of livestock. The extensive farm used huge beautiful Clydesdale Horses for their field tilling having (2) crops of hay grown in the apple orchard to feed the vast amount of the farms livestock.

After years it was found that these incredible horses were genetically some of the finest in this entire country. Budweiser Brewing Company bought the entire horse herd. Those years later the County Farm transitioned into using John Deere Tractors to do their seasonal field plowing. The sold Clydesdale's were shipped used to breed amongst the Budweiser's large horse herd. To this day they travel shown daily town through state as the company's logo promoting their National beer brewery.

Gloria was a wildlife lover asking John's dad to design and build a large bird feeder for the voluminous species of birds living in our country area. Heavy seasonal migrating brought large flocks of various birds, ducks and geese spring and fall. Also on our property were small red squirrels, large muted red/grey fox as well grey squirrels along with chipmunks which also used the large feeder being also fed. Gloria spent volunteer time at the Humane Society in Green Bay to help successfully networking in placement of homeless domestic pets through those many friends and acquaintances Gloria met through the years of city involvement. All of her later life Gloria made donations to support environmental organizations; the Peggy Adams Rescue League in West Palm Beach, The Audubon Society, The Sierra Club, Environmental Defense League, World Wildlife Fund, The Humane Society, The Wildlife Society, The Paralyzed Veterans of America and The Neptune Society.

Gloria loved to cook throughout her life always making completely well rounded meals for her family having a summer garden for fresh vegetables & strawberries during the summer season. The wide variety in the huge backyard apple orchard provided Gloria annually a wide variety of many special recipes which Gloria used to bake many home made yummy recipes consisting of many different cakes, turnovers, pies, canned jams as well as having access to the best eating apples McIntosh, Yellow & Red Delicious apples throughout ending the apple season.

Gloria canned a wide variety of food items, made dill pickles, many varieties of wild/ domestic berry fruit jams for John, her children, while also gifting friends to enjoy. Cherry, Strawberry & Cherry were the three favorites for John. All of the different wild & domestic berry jams were always supreme.

During her life Gloria and John enjoyed entertaining having large and small dinner parties inviting their friends over for an evening of great entertainment together. Gloria's love to cook was always a high light to their dinner party guests having many created gourmet food dishes from which she would deliciously prepare. The deserts Gloria made were also to rave about. Throughout their lives John and Gloria had large annual Holiday dinners as well during the course of the year making invitation for a few close couples to join them. With a bar room and (8) ft slate pool table the men competively had fun. During the Holiday's Gloria always made their family wonderful Holiday dinners which will be dearly missed by their children as well all of the entertained couples left behind after retiring to Florida.

During Elementary School Gloria began her lifetime "Volunteer" commitments in her mid- thirties. Her 1st project was to organize creating "The Jr. Woman's Club of Green Bay". After promoting her idea making contact with many women in different venues she brought a group of women together in the same age group. After the 1st luncheon a Club Board was elected to set up the bylaws for the new organization. Gloria was elected president, having a secretary, treasury, voting in all of the other positions that needed to be fulfilled being very organized for long term fun filled success.

There-after began a growing membership with luncheons initially done in short travel. The main purpose of the new women's club was for a growing group of women to make lifelong friends, with planned outings making fun trips to museums, Milwaukee zoo, historical designated places of interest, trips made to socialize together including gathering to have always planned luncheons. The original hard work was a big success bringing together women from different back rounds ending up for the "Women's Club" members making lifelong friendships enjoying their visiting road travels.

After (4) years Gloria became involved in dedicating her daily time again while her children were still in school forming the foundation for "The Sr. Women's Club" of Green Bay. All of the particulars had been worked through in the 1st organization again in various ways announcing in the community the formation of the new club having the same purpose in mind for all of the women who did not get involved in her 1st formed ladies club to join the festivities being in a different age group, Gloria again was voted President on this new Clun Board. There-after retiring from the board (2) years later Gloria continued making the monthly ongoing Women's Club luncheon trips & gatherings still to promote the development of new friendships as all of the other women Club members involved did. Gloria's love from heart brought many meaningful relationships into many lives. Both the "Clubs" are still functioning yet today.

During this time in their life John & Gloria joined two private sports clubs. Their family became members of The Sherwood Golf Country Club as well as joining The Curling Club of Green Bay. The whole Weiland family learned to play golf, having holiday tournaments John with his Son played in. John was a low handicapped golfer as was Christopher winning (2) tournaments. Gloria was a very good golfer as was Elizabeth competing in the mother-daughter competitions together also. On Friday's it was youth club golfing day with a BBQ. John with Christopher drove to the course often being close to their home to join usually another father/ son for match play together. It was great father/son camaraderie to play competitively after dad's work spending quality time together.

While growing up John began pitching baseball with Christopher. When of age for little league Christopher was taken for the little league draft for East Green Bay. Christopher played position of pitcher on his team the last of (1) of those (4) years his team won the city championship. John did many sport outings with his son hunting pheasant & grouse, fishing fresh water perch & walleye. John planned & made organized summer fishing trips to Canada. Each trip John with Christopher flew into the Canadian Wilderness on a pontoon plane having an Indian fishing guide. The fishing trips were very remote. Hearing Indian history stories told over the cooking campfire preparing to eat delicious fresh fish hearing stories shared of the Indian way of life. Wonderful loving father-son memories were created from these times shared with father-son togetherness in the wilderness by John's wonderful planned great Canadian fishing trips.

After "the "Ice Bowl" 1st Division Championship with Vince Lombardi every Sunday Gloria had been joining John going to see the Packer football games. On Sunday's during pre-season workouts through the playing season as a family beginning at a young age, the Weiland's would go to Sunday Church Service at 8:00 a.m. Then the family would always go to the downtown Green Bay Pancake House weekly to see Coach Vince Lombardi with his entire Packer football team having pre-practice or pre-game team breakfasts. John with Gloria and his family really enjoyed meeting the player's saying hello to Coach Lombardi. The whole family was startled by the tremendous amount of food each player would eat. This was an exciting ritual done by John with Gloria taking their children to meet the huge players being within the premise of the famous Coach with his Champion ship football team.

John took Christopher to Milwaukee to see The Milwaukee Brewer's Play as well to the oval Nascar race track. John was a big sports enthusiast sharing great Packer football games with his son. Gloria stopped going to the Packer games when the weather changed for the colder. John took his son to enjoyably watch the games building their relationship having terrific tickets on the (50) yard line. John with Christopher enjoyed exciting games together until the weather became very cold & prohibitive for John. From those years on when Christopher was in his late 30's he with his wife would go see the games. Due to the rowdiness, heavy drinking & fighting that would take place both John & Gloria no longer enjoyed all the commotion to watch the games on T.V.

Living behind the Brown County Mental Hospital my mother began doing volunteer work off and on elected to serve on its Board of Directors. John's best friend was the Head Psychiatrist of the County Mental Hospital: also the oldest prison located in Green Bay called "The Reformatory". John & Dr. each partnered buying a Nursing home building additional shared homes for those rehabilitated patients from The County Hospital able to maintain working. John stayed very involved overseeing the running of the facility as doctor did his work with all the inmate patients. The son of the original owner managed the Nursing Home being 3rd generation. Gloria remained doing her volunteer work until she was 49. This left husband John & doctor overseeing together the management of their facility everything remaining to be very efficiently run.

John with wife Gloria had good friends who were members at The Green Bay Curling Club. On weekends after the Packer football season they each played in the men's or women's leagues as well as "The Couples Curling" in tournaments. In a couple of years John & Gloria both were very good Bonspiel tournament team curlers having great fun during the cold winter months playing inside the Curling Club on its sheet of perfect ice rolling the heavy stone down its meant course to score points. A Swedish sport that is now recognized in the World Olympics." For years sharing their love curling in couple's events they enjoyed this sport's interaction together winning many tournaments, ending match play with "Pot Luck" style dinners after their teams many successful played Bon spiel wins.

Gloria retired her volunteering projects when her daughter was in Jr. High School, & her son's first year in High School. John and Gloria decided they would like to purchase a cottage home on one of the many beautiful spring fed lakes north of Green Bay 100 miles. After months of searching for the right piece of property they purchased a summer/ winter home overlooking a beautiful clear spring "Boot Lake". One half of the lakes property was National Forest not having any development. Only on summer holidays was there heavy water traffic for water skiing or fishing being in pristine "God's" country. The lake had a small island where Gloria's & John's son with friends camped out on.

With Elizabeth Christopher went canoeing, sailfish boat sailing, fishing from a small engine propelled aluminum row boat catching turtles all of which made for wonderful spent family times together for John, Gloria & their children sharing countless loving shared family memories having captured many bestowed blessings on our family by God. Elizabeth and Christopher had many great years with their loving, caring parents. In the winter months they enjoyed going on 100 mile trips with a convoy of snowmobilers through the forests, over the frozen lakes as well doing downhill skiing. John & Gloria cross country skied on the fire trails that enabled summer fire vehicles to travel deep into the National Forest to stop any threat from huge forest fires. During all the years the cottage was owned there were no forest fires in The Nicolet National Forest. Oddly enough, (1) year after selling the lake property it burnt down to the ground. This was a very eerie incident happening shortly there-after.

In her mid-forties Gloria saw a need in the City of Green Bay for a handicapped children's "Retardation Center." From the love of her heart she began working on bringing this labor intensive endeavor to fruition. This enormous project Gloria began after she was the Cub Scout den mother for a needed newly created Cub Scout troop for Christopher & his other neighborhood friends living in their sub-division neighborhood. The invites were put out through the neighborhoods that Gloria wanted to become a Cub Scout Den Mother meeting weekly forming a new scout troop at the Weiland residence having all the children in that age group invited. Gloria had unique projects for her" Cubs" to work on; different kites, leather Indian costumes with Head dresses, field trips to animal reserves to feed the migrating snow & Canadian geese, with multitudes of various duck species. Gloria's last "cubs" project was building soap box racing cars giving the kids a real building sport challenge. Gloria enjoyed her leader position for (2) yrs. spending time with her son together as a cub scout troop "Mother" educationally a real fun weekly get together full of creative projects & special traveled wildlife trips.

Gloria was very artistic, loved to paint as well as being very good as an interior decorator, clothing design minded making gorgeous ballet uniforms for Elizabeth. For years Gloria pottered to produce beautifully made clay artwork; only to be afraid of having a kiln to bake her hand made clay items in her basement being a fire risk! Her artistic naturally gifted ability came out as a beautiful crotchetier and woolen hand knitter being always a delight to wear her heavy ski sweaters as well see her God given talents put to work finishing beautiful artwork, pottery, knit items, & beautiful crocheted scenes.

During Elizabeth's young age of (4) she was enrolled in a ballet dance studio to begin her (12) year teaching of ballet dancing as well as her many years of piano lessons. Elizabeth was tall & thin having a beautiful body for this dancinq technique in which through the years she worked very hard becoming a very good dancer amidst all of her classmates. From Elizabeth's young age Gloria fashion designed all of her daughters custom handmade dance recital costumes made of beautiful materials for Elizabeth's yearly dance recital competitions. These annually produced costumes brought out Gloria's daughter's natural ballet beauty enhanced through her exquisite fashion design bringing her daughter's unique beautiful figure & physical beauty enlightening her choreographed dance routines throughout those many years of her dance recital competitions. Gloria worked very hard as did her daughter to perform victoriously. Elizabeth had to retire ballet dancing due to breaking one foot on many occasions due to constant practice preparing for her competitive competitions.

Beginning the love filled dream on her heart to create the handicapped school for Green Bay's mentally & physically ill children the project began. To bring financial aid to finance the Rehab Center & School Gloria met with the extreme wealthy in Green Bay proposing her communities needed new addition. After hard work & generous donators "The Mental Retardation Center of Green Bay" was financially established to begin construction in the city. After plans were drafted construction began for the Center to be completed in a (2) year time frame. The board was created as were the by-laws governing the school's main objectives of helping the mentally retarded, the intellectually handicapped, the physically handicapped, overseeing giving aid to those most unfortunates born with the wide variety of ailments needing rehabilitation. The wide range of needed educated teachers hired in their perspective field became a God send for the children. Their parents & families cherished to be with these children having lifetime illnesses brought needs to stabilize their various ailments bringing each child a better quality of life. Gloria worked with the organizational people as well as with enrolled student patients watching the children grow in many cases to become achievers in many aspects of living a normal life. Gloria retired from the Retardation Center to do off and on volunteer work in the Mental Retardation Center that had a school, gymnasium with a wide range of educated specialists with volunteers helping the children educating their parents. Gloria had a heart of love throughout her life for others always doing her very best for their own (2) children as was Father John, being a wonderful provider.

When Gloria was (50) years old John wanted to buy Gloria a beautiful full length Mink coat at Christmas time. The oldest fur store was located in Green Bay, its owner having (3) stores state wide, His 3rd generation fur factory was located (1) hr. south in the rural countryside in a very small town of Berlin. Wisconsin; " The Leather Capitol of the U.S.A." When John @ Gloria went Fur Coat shopping the owner of the company having known Gloria from her voluminous volunteer work in the city asked Gloria if she would manage that main location In shock she @ John returned home to discuss this totally unexpected job offer which Gloria accepted soon to become the store manager. Gloria learned the fur business from one of the best fur store retailers in the country. She was included on buying trips to the "Fur District" on 7th Ave. in Manhattan each summer for weeks to purchase designer inventory for each coming new sales season. Gloria excelled at her new job always to have had a feel for natural fiber from her father having fashion design in her blood.

Four years there-after the owner sold his (3) stores closing the rural factory retiring. Gloria had made a lot of Fur contacts missing working with fur not being involved with that luxiourious business. A year later Gloria bought inventory opening a small fur store hiring three pioneers who had worked for her ex boss. Christopher had a men's @ woman's boot, shoe leather @ woolen salon in Eau Claire where he was born. For (8) yrs. Christopher worked with the indigenous Inca Indians in the Highlands of Peru. Terrorist problems in the Andes Mountains forced Christopher to leave Peru. When back in the U.S he decided to liquidate selling his retail boutique making a subtle life change.

Gloria spoke with son Christopher to join his mother in her business. Soon Gloria hired him to relocate her fur store to a new center downtown location. In short time Gloria's small shop was turned into a full service fur salon, "Furs of Distinction, Itd". Gloria & son hired three full time employees to have set up a climate controlled fur vault to store & preserve fur owners garments from the summer heat, equipped a full service cleaning shop for fur cleaning and glazing of the fur garments. Created new store area for fur garment repairs as well to remodel old styled garments & to limited manufacture. After (2) years the trip to buy the new fall inventory took Gloria and Christopher to the finest American Fashion Designer manufacturers on 7th Avenue in New York City. This trip was to buy being prepared to market the finest quality pelt grade fur to be sold in Gloria's 1st class inventory of American Designed Fur garments made in New York City. Gloria taught Christopher the beginning inessentials about the fur business. The trip they made together brought voluminous taught fur knowledge by the designer manufacturers as well the tremendous education she had been taught by the business owner that initially hired Gloria to work and learn the Fur Industry the 1st (4) years having been hired by one of the best furors and owner of Wisconsin's oldest Fur Company.

As Gloria and her son with their employee's had a terrific 2nd and 3rd year of selling their fur garments, storing 1000.s of fur garments in their fur vault, members of the Packer organization began purchasing their wives furs from the Salon. Gloria and Christopher after discussion decided to attempt to approach the publicly owned Packer Organization to organize multiple fund raising events with the National Football Team. Gloria set up a meeting with the Green Bay Packer Football Team Board to discuss doing Fur and Gem Fashion Fund raising fashion shows using the packer wives as models utilizing those team players who wanted to help promote these proposed State Fund Raisers for "The American Cancer Society", "The United Way", "The American Lung Association", "The American Heart Association" including Gloria's vision founded "The Mental Retardation Center of Green Bay." A friend on the team spoke with Christopher getting an Ok from his wife to co-ordinate the wives involvement in setting up their involvement to model in each fashion extravaganza. For (5) years that same Packers wife coordinated volunteering wives to modeled those gorgeous furs & gems for each National Fund Raiser. The oldest Green Bay jeweler supplied his jewels to also combine million dollar assembles of manufactured extravagant gems sent in from the Manhattan Diamond District. The fashion shows premiered through the football season. Through those active years working with the Packer wives Gloria instituted forming with her son the largest fund raisers in Wisconsin for those National Health Research Organizations. This was a very major achievement; GLORIA WEILAND was the Sole Woman FUR COMPANY PROPRIETOR breaking the male fur barrier of fur store retailers in the United States.
Gloria was a much respected woman in Green Bay to have worked hard volunteering creating & working toward the betterment of Green Bay to now be in a business she tremendously enjoyed. Husband John was instrumental in the existence of Gloria and her son's Fur Salon tolerating the great financial businesses necessities, tolerating long tiring seasonal hours, sale road shows to merchandize as well traveling to Women's Apparel Stores in spring to pick up fur garments for cleaning, storage, remolding & repairs. In 1989 "Furs of Distinction, Ltd" was sold after Husband John retired. The family liquidated. In 1991 Gloria & John moved to Boynton Beach, Florida after Christopher moved Gloria's Mother to Florida in 1990. There-after Christopher worked & oversaw the remolding of their new home to Gloria's gifted designer taste, moving to Florida in 1991.

John & Gloria had a wonderful retirement making new friends, continuing taking their annual (2-3) wk. anniversary trips abroad enjoying their new home & lifestyle in retirement. Their lives were blessed by our Lord having been successful in each of their gifted lives married together for 65 years. As their children we had very loving parents filled with wonderful memories of travel, out of door shared recreation, so fortunate to have had committed parents our entire lives to be given fortunate opportunities with sacrifices & planning for each of our future lives.

After High School I enrolled in International Business School at Marquette University Taking me to Peru to manufacture virgin Alpaca Woolen products in the Andes Mountains with the Indigenous Inca Indians for (8) years. I exported to wholesale & retail opening a high end women's & men's footwear boutique with quality leather goods & the beautiful virgin alpaca woolen's having (40) natural Colors. Elizabeth enrolled in an International Fashion Designers School world renown studying in Atlanta, England, Switzerland to graduate in Rome, Italy Cum Laude of her class. She managed Italian Designer" Pucci's boutique also to have worked with Gucci living for years in Milan. Coming back to the U.S. she managed many seasons the largest & oldest Fur Companies in the U.S. Her (2) son's are at "Temple" University where my sister has resided near Philadelphia for (20) years.

After retirement Gloria managed "The Haven" for its owner to do volunteer work in Boynton Beach, FI. being a second hand store donating their profits to various Christian self help facilities. John & Gloria took many trips around the state of Florida enjoying the states many Historical & tourist attractions sharing love filled memories together getting away doing fun travel together for the next (20) years.

Gloria & John are dearly missed by their daughter & their son Christopher who committed himself for eight years overseeing the necessary help keeping the home & property maintained those many occurrences in everyday life. The needed prolonged health care for each John & Gloria during the last phases of their lives together brought many critical medical decisions. Elizabeth lived out of state raising her two sons continuing her decided parental obligation for their wellbeing. I, Christopher was blessed by God enabled to do everything I could through Him to be with each of my suffering dearly loved parents until God called them both home (3) wks. apart. God Bless you Gloria & John, thanking Our ALL loving Lord Our God & His Loving Grace for our dear parents to be "Blessed Born Again in Christ, our loving Lord, in strong Faith, from Belief, in living Hope, putting our Trust in Him, Christ Jesus our Lord & Savior from All of our sin, our loving Redeemer, Justifier & Glorifier for each of your Forever Lasting Salvation with our Lord Our God in Eternal Life through All ages of time, in Blessed Honor Almighty Father, & for Our Son God Almighty, in All Adornment from All of our love for everlasting from our Heart, Soul, Mind & Strength for Our Lord Our God, in praise of Glory Almighty Father, we praise the Glory of God, Giving Thanksgiving Almighty Father in the name Lord Christ Jesus, Forever Lasting to Forever Lasting Eternal Life with Our Lord Our God, Amen



The Lord is my Shepherd;
I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
He leads me beside quiet waters,
He restores my soul.
He guides me in ways of righteousness
for his names sake.
Even though I walk
Through the valley of the
shadow of death.
I will fear no evil,
For you are with me;
Your rod and your staff,
They comfort me.


You prepare a table before me
In the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever. Amen

Obituary:
Weiland, John W. and Gloria M.
Gloria M. Weiland, 85 years of age passed away at home Aug. 2, 2014, from "stroke" related altercations suffering with prolonged "Bronchiactisis".
Her life-long partner John W. Weiland, 88 years of age, deceased in Hospice Sept. 6, 2014, from "Parkinson's" Disease complications, was taken by Our Lord to join his wife Gloria of 65 years, glorified into Everlasting Salvation, reunited together in Eternal Life with our Loving Lord our God forever lasting.
John and Gloria are survived by their two children, Christopher John and Elizabeth Ann to have had two grandchildren, Alexander and Nicholas Abrams.
Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Spanish River Church, 2400 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, (561)994-5000.
Donations can be directed to "The Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League", Boynton Beach, FL. Thankful flower donations directed to S.R.C. God bless John and Gloria forever lasting, Amen.
John and Gloria's family eulogy found at www.glickfamilyfuneralhome.com

John married Debenack, Gloria 21 Sep 1949. Gloria was born 21 Nov 1928, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 2 Aug 2014. [Group Sheet]

Clifford married Baker, Shirley [Group Sheet]

Thomas — Flanigan, Kathleen Ruth. (daughter of Flanigan, Michael Patrick and Bessna, Clara J.) [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Franken, Sheryl [Group Sheet]

David — Wichman, Charlotte. [Group Sheet]

William — Unknown, Sheila. [Group Sheet]

Donald married Weiss, Edna Mae [Group Sheet]

Mary — Manion, David. [Group Sheet]

Dorothy — McCallum, Dr. James. [Group Sheet]

Robert married Vandenberg, Mary Ann (daughter of Vandenberg, Roy John and Mocco, Eva H.) [Group Sheet]

Judith married Zerby, David Michael [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 17 Dec 2011; The Patriot

Notes:

Obituary:
Richard (Dick) DeBruin, formerly of Hingham, died Friday, Dec. 16 at a Brookline nursing home. Dick was born in Neenah, Wisconsin, to Frank and Virginia DeBruin and attended Columbia University, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa and the University of Wisconsin. He married Yvonne (Meyers) June 23, 1955. He served as a veteran of World War II and worked as an editor at many publishing houses, including Rand McNally, Scott Foresman, Wiley and Sons, and Houghton Mifflin. His second career was with Shared Financial Services, where he retired at 80. Dick was past president of St. Pauls parish council, a former K of C and Lions member, and for the past twenty years a bass singer in St. Pauls choir. He was an active member in the Massachusetts Historical Society, and a contributor to the Hingham Historical Society. In his spare time he was writing an exhaustive biographical novel on Hingham resident Benjamin Lincoln and other figures in the Revolution. Dick is predeceased by his wife, Yvonne. He is survived by his sisters Elaine Killian of Neenah, WI, Judy and husband Mike Zerby of Fridley, MN, and brother Vern and wife Pat of Appleton, WI; sons Richard (Rick) Jr. and wife Michelle of Augusta, ME, Peter and wife Donna, of Bridgewater, and David and wife Margaret, of Brookline. Survivors also include six grandchildren; Dan of Falmouth, Maine, Liz of Boston, Mike and Emily, of Bridgewater, and Jonas and Ruby, of Brookline, and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours are Monday, Dec. 19, at Pyne Keohane Funeral Home in Hingham, from 4-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Pauls Catholic Church Tuesday at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Pauls Cemetery, in Hingham. Memorial donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780 New York, NY 10008-0780.
Published in The Patriot Ledger on December 17, 2011

Richard married Meyers, Yvonne Marie 23 Jun 1955. Yvonne was born 28 Oct 1932; died 16 Mar 2009. [Group Sheet]

Elaine married Killian, Francis Paul Peter (son of Killian, Louis P. and Schmitz, Augusta) [Group Sheet]

Vernon married Chew, Patricia Ann 27 Aug 1949. Patricia was born 24 Apr 1929; died 3 Jan 2012, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Gerald married Ashauer, Sandra [Group Sheet]

John married Blazek, Helen [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1996, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Maurice married Schmidt, Sandra (daughter of Schmidt, Birger and Brahan, Virginia Mae) [Group Sheet]

Rebecca married Zimmer, Randy [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1946, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Prayer Card: Aft 17 Apr 2001
• Obituary: 19 Apr 2001; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1946

Obituary:
See Image Marvin J. De Bruin, 1148 Taft Street, Little Chute
Age 73, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001 in West Bend, Wisconsin, after beati ng the odds from his recent illness. He was born February 8, 1928, in Comb ined Locks, son of the late Joseph and Leona (Meulemans) De Bruin. Marv at tended St. Mary's Grade School for eight years, Kaukauna High School for f our years and also attended Lawrence Conservatory of Music. He was a U. S. Army Veteran, having served in the Korean War as a Sergeant. Marv w as a member of St. John Catholic Church, Little Chute, where he serv ed on the School Board and the Parish Council for many years. He was emplo yed at Thimany Pulp and Paper for 44 years in the technical department a nd held various supervisory positions. Following his retirement, he w as a RESPIT volunteer for 10 years. He enjoyed gardening and sharing it wi th many others. He also enjoyed music and taking fishing trips to Canad a. Marv and his wife, Jean, loved music and performed in numerous singi ng events in the area. Marv loved baking cookies for holidays, which his c hildren and grandchildren really enjoyed, not to mention the dollar bil ls his grandchildren received for every little occasion. His grandchildr en and great-grandchildren were the "apples of his eye." Marv and Jean rec ently celebrated 50 years of marriage on December 30, 2000. Besides bei ng involved in his church, Marv was also a member of the Knights of Columb us Kaukauna Council 1033 and the Thilmany Quarter Century Club. Survivo rs include his wife of 50 years, Jean, Little Chute, their 10 children: K en (Paula), Combined Locks; Mary De Bruin (special friend, Dave Bruehl) Ap pleton, Sue (Tom) Verkuilen, Winchester; Karen (Jeff) Lambie, West Bend; G reg (Jeannie), Darboy; Bob (Annette), Rochester, New York; Colleen (Mik e) Peterson, Appleton; Joe (special friend, Lorie Hassell), Appleton; Ga ry (Kari), Menasha; Dan De Bruin, Little Chute; 25 grandchildren, two grea t-grandchildren, a brother and sister-in-law, Floyd (Karen) Debruin, New L ondon; two sisters and three brothers-in-law, Bernice (Benny) Hahn, Neena h; Eileen (Jim) Johnson, Kaukauna and George Young, numerous nieces and ne phews and a very special grand niece, Tiffany, who always called uncle Ma rv her "Pipe Man." Marv is further survived by a very special friend, Darl ene Young of Colorado. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Eric De Bru in, a brother and sister-in-law, Francis "Fritz" (Carol) De Bruin and a si ster and brother-in-law, Carol (Doug) Vandenberg. Funeral Services wi ll be held at 5:30 pm Friday at St. John Catholic Church, Little Chute, wi th Msgr. James Vanden Hogen officiating and Deacon Orville De Bruin assist ing. Complete military rites will immediately follow services at church, c onducted by the Jacob Coppus Post 258 of the American Legion, Little Chut e. Entombment in the Star of Hope Mausoleum, Appleton. Friends may ca ll at the Boettcher Family Funeral, 2401 Fieldcrest Drive, Kaukauna fr om 2 to 5 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been establ ished in his name.
"I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I c an do or any kindness that I can show for any fellow creature, l et me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass th is way again."
Ralph Waldo Emerson.
A Rare Gift by Verna Sparks He who has a garden
Has treasures to behold,
A workshop for his conscience,
A place to dig for gold.
A pleasure and a profit
And happiness combined;
A garden is the rarest gift
That anyone can find.
"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart."
Elizabeth Andrew
The family would like to thank Cindy and John Langner for all the love th ey gave to Dad.
Section C, Page 4

Marvin married Young, Helen (daughter of Young, George J. and O'Hearn, Helen) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1947, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1947

Bernice married Hahn, Benny Raymond 6 May 1950, St. Mary Catholic Church, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Benny (son of Hahn, Benjamin and Jacobs, Marcella P.) was born 20 Feb 1928, Sheridan, Sheridan, Wyoming, USA; died 7 May 2008, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Margaret Catholic Cemetery, Neenah, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1951, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Education - High School: 1951, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Prayer Card: Aft 19 Mar 2000
• Obituary: 21 Mar 2000; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1951

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1951

Obituary:
Section B, Page 4

Francis married Johnson, Carol L. 25 Jun 1960, Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. Carol was born 31 Aug 1929, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 1 Dec 1989, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 1 Dec 1989, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1954, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 10 Feb 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1954

Obituary:
Eileen M. Johnson, Kaukauna, age 78, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Appleton Medical Center, with her family at her side, following a bout with pneumonia. She was born March 6, 1936 in Kaukauna, daughter of the late Joseph and Leona (Meulemans) DeBruin. On June 27, 1957 Eileen married James Johnson in Kaukauna, he preceded her in death. Eileen was employed by Piggly Wiggly for 20 years. She liked playing bingo and sheepshead and especially enjoyed time spent with her family and friends.
She is survived by her son, Kevin (Terri) Johnson, Combined Locks; her daughter, Debra Johnson (William Bach), Superior; grandchildren: Emily (Tim) Opacich, Daniel St. John, Amanda (Clay) Davis, and Joshua Johnson; great-grandchildren: Aiden and Emma Davis, and Harper Opacich; 1 brother, Floyd (Karen) DeBruin, New London; a sister, Bernice Hahn, Neenah; sisters-in-law, Jean (Sylvester) Biertzer, West Bend and Joan Johnson, Seymour; brothers-in-law: Louis Vosters, California and Dominic Van Eyck, Kaukauna.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James, an infant daughter, Eileen Marie; brothers: Marvin and Francis (Carol); a sister, Carol (Doug) Vandenberg; brothers-in-law: Ben Hahn, Robert (Jane) Johnson and Richard Johnson; sisters-in-law: Arlene Van Eyck, Joyce Vosters, Lillian (Stanley) Verstegen, and Betty (Orville) Nieman.
A Memorial Service for Eileen will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2015 at BOETTCHER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr., Kaukauna with Fr. Jerry Pastors officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Inurnment will be in Highland Memorial Park. www.boettcherfamilyfuneral.com
The family wishes to express sincere thanks to Carolina Manor for their loving care over the past 7 years.

Eileen married Johnson, James D. 27 Jun 1957, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. James (son of Johnson, Elmer and Schmidli, Martha) was born 2 Nov 1934, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 14 Sep 2007. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: Aft 18 Nov 1996; Appleton Post Crescent
• Prayer Card: Aft 18 Nov 1996

Carol married Vandenberg, Douglas Nicholas 19 Aug 1958, Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. Douglas (son of Vandenberg, Nicholas William and VandeHey, Gertrude Wilhemina) was born 9 Apr 1934, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 19 Jul 1998, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 19 Jul 1998, St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Wrightstown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1960, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1960

Floyd married VanZeeland, Karen (daughter of VanZeeland, Aloysius Martin and Gloudemans, Geraldine P.) [Group Sheet]

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• Military Service: Between 20 Feb 1945 and 28 May 1945; WWII, US Navy

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Military Service:
Headstone applications;
Name:James Peter Meulemans
Birth Date:17 Sep 1927
Death Date:1 Apr 1954
Cemetery:St Johns # 1
Cemetery Location:Menasha, Wisconsin

James married Zuelke, Vivian T. Aft 1946. Vivian was born 19 Apr 1928, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 24 Dec 1997, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Charles — Unknown, Patricia. [Group Sheet]

Charles married Meunier, Yvonne [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 22 Mar 2017; apc

Notes:

Obituary:
Delores Mae Albers, age 80, of Kaukauna, died on Monday, March 20, 2017, from complications of Parkinson's disease, at American Grand, Kaukauna.
She was born on June 13, 1936, in Neenah, daughter of Chester & Lorraine (Debruin) Meulemans. She was a graduate of St. Mary High School in Menasha.
Delores married Robert Albers on July 20, 1991 and they celebrated 25 years together. She worked as a playground monitor at Johnson School and at Gordy's Foods in the deli department when her children were young. She was also manager at Winslow's Hallmark for many years.
Mom loved to grow flowers; and a visit to her home always included a tour of her backyard gardens. She loved old movies, preparing delicious meals for family and friends and a good shopping trip. Above all she was a supportive, loving wife, mother and grandma.
Delores is survived by her husband, Bob; children, Cindy (Tim) Wright of Appleton, Steve (Elia) Hupfauf of Wausau, Mike (Susan) Hupfauf of Fox Point, Pat (Teresa) Hupfauf of Lawrence, Kansas; grandchildren, Andrew, Alyssa (Adam), Crystal (Garret), Sean and Tiana; great-grandchildren, Stella & Olivia; brother, Charles (Patricia) Meulemans; sister, Laura (Jim) Kessler; and a sister-in-law, Jan Meulemans of Neenah; Bob's children and grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and other friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Jimmy, Ronald and Daniel; Also, by her former husband, Henry Hupfauf.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 am until 11:00 am on Friday, March 24, 2017, at St. Bernadette Parish, 2331 E. Lourdes Drive, Appleton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Friday at the church.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice Compassus for their care of Delores.

Delores married Hupfauf, Henry G. "Hank" Aft 1953. Henry (son of Hupfauf, Henry Wolfgang and Probst, Olive Catherine) was born 29 Nov 1935, Darboy, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 2 Jul 2013, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Delores married Albers, Robert (son of Albers, Henry and Coenen, Wilhelmina) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Address: Daniel Meulemans; Address:
  1114 Honeysuckle Lane
  Neenah, WI 54956
  USA

Daniel married Lesselyoung, Janice (daughter of Losselyong, John and Lamers, Wilma Mary) [Group Sheet]

Laura married Kessler, James (son of Kessler, Arthur J. and Gosz, Margaret) [Group Sheet]

Charles married Friedrich, Rita [Group Sheet]

Roger — Unknown, Charlotte. [Group Sheet]

Roger married Gitzen, Connie Mae [Group Sheet]

Lyle married Flood, Sharon [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 27 Dec 1991; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Section C, Page 7

Lawrence married Genrich, Evelyn M. Aft 1943. Evelyn (daughter of Genrich, William and Maas, Mary) was born 3 Jan 1919, Wausau, Marathon, Wisconsin, USA; died 23 May 2007, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Virginia married Arens, Adrian H. 28 Feb 1949. Adrian (son of Arens, August Adam and Kettenhofen, Eva Winifred) was born 28 Jul 1928, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 11 Nov 1985, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 27 Dec 2004; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Cyril John Francis Fischer "Cy" of Appleton, age 66, died Friday, Christm as Eve Day, 2004, at Appleton Medical Center after a brief illness. Cy w as born December 5, 1938, in Appleton, the second youngest of 9 childr en to the late Frank and Anna (De Bruin) Fischer. He lived in Mackville un til the age of 6 when his father died on Christmas Eve. It was then the fa mily moved to Appeton. Cy attended St. Joseph Grade School and graduated f rom Appleton High School in 1958. Cy served his country in the U.S. Army f rom 1958-1961, spending time in Germany. Following service, he went to App leton Vocational School and received a degree in Accounting. In later yea rs he changed vocations and became a truck driver. On September 26, 196 4, Cy married his High School sweetheart Joan Eickman. The couple celebrat ed their 40th wedding anniversary this year. Cy loved working in his gard en and enjoyed sharing his produce with his neighbors. Around the neighbor hood, he was known as "Grandpa Cy" with the little ones, and he loved it.
Cy will be sadly missed by his wife Joan, Appleton; his son Michael, Apple ton; and a very special granddaughter Michaela - whom he loved dearly. 4 s isters, Marianne (Ben Parker) Scherer, Williamsburg, Va.; Pat (Garth) Fahr bach, Albuquerque, N.M.; Donna Wilson, Cannon City, Colo.; and Verna (Rich ard) Rohe, Crivitz. 2 brothers, Francis "Hap" Fischer, and Jerry (Judy) Fi scher, Greenville. His mother-in-law, Evelyn Eickman, Appleton. A sister-i n-law Janice (Dennis) Garvey, Appleton. Further survived by many nieces, n ephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Lawrence - who also di ed on Christmas Eve; a sister and brother in law, Virginia (Ade) Ahrens; f ather-in-law, John Eickman; and a special sister-in-law, Lee Fischer.
A Funeral Service for Cy will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, at the Br ettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Charles Brooks o fficiating. Friends may call on Wednesday at the funeral chapel from 4 p. m. until the time of service. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemet ery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer 606 N. Oneida St. Appleton 733-7383 www.btl funeral.com

Other Events:

• Obituary: 23 Aug 2002; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Markos, Constance Margaret (DeBruin) PhoenixAge 74, died March 7, 2002. She was born on October 8, 1927, in Appleton a nd graduated from Appleton High School. Connie will be especially miss ed by her children, Arthur, of Phoenix, AZ, and Stephanie, of Boston, M A, both formerly of Appleton; her sister, Delores (DeBruin) Ruedinger, V an Dyne, and brothers, Henry, of Cecil and Paul, of Appleton. She wi ll be greatly missed by her granddaughters, Athena (Markos) Barnes, and Mi chelle and Christie Markos; her grandson-in-law, Andrew Barnes, great-gran dson, Michael; and special friends, Elaine (DeBruin) Schulz and Elaine (Sc hultz) Smith. Connie was preceded in death by her sons, Peter, Nicholas, a nd Stephan; her parents, Peter and Veronica (Dresang) DeBruin; and her sis ter, Theresa and brother, Harold. Connie worked for the U.S. Postal Servi ce in Lansing and Holt, MI from 1966 until she retired in 1987 and mov ed to Phoenix. She was a long-time member of the American Postal Workers U nion, and was a very active Union member, and volunteered for the Mystic L ake YMCA Union Camp, led the annual Toys for Tots collection, and inaugura ted the Food Bank. Connie first joined the Union movement in 1945 as a Be ll telephone operator. Connie was a nine-year member of the Northeast Phoe nix American Legion Auxiliary; most recently, four-year chaplain of Un it # 117. She was formerly employed by Pampered Pets and Plants and had be en a Texaco store assistant manager for several years, both in Phoenix. S he was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employee s, and AARP. Connie drove solo cross-country around the USA several time s, returning for many AHS reunions, seeing the sights, visiting with ma ny friends and family along the scenic way, and camping out in her truc k. Burial is in Lansing, MI. A memorial mass will be at St. Therese's Chur ch, Appleton. Contributions are suggested to: the Childrens' Miracle Netwo rk, Phoenix Children's Hospital, 2701 N. 16th St., Suite 120, Phoeni x, AZ 85006, or the American Cancer Society.

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• Obituary: Aft 14 Oct 2010

Notes:

Obituary:
Henry (Hank) DeBruin passed away peacefully on October 14, 2010, at Appleton Medical Center at age 73. Hank was very active and still physically strong, but his heart decided it was time. He lived his life as an outdoorsman, and recently recalled his fond memories as a young boy fishing in the flats area of Appleton, along the Fox River.
After serving in the Marine Corps from 1954 to 1957, Hank later was married twice and had five children, by which he is survived by three sons, John (Jennifer) DeBruin, George (Lisa) DeBruin and Delvin DeBruin, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a brother and a sister.
Hank was a unique individual with many interests and activities. He was an experienced cement finisher and worked many large construction projects, including travels as far as Saudi Arabia for such. He was also an experienced scuba diver and welder, for which he also performed many dangerous tasks.
Outside of work, Hank lived for the outdoors and resided most of his years at various wooded lands just outside the Fox Valley. He loved hunting and fishing and being close to nature. He built or restored many houses, with projects ongoing through his final days. Hank loved sailing and once built a 50 foot sailboat from scratch, afterwards sailing the Gulf of Mexico for six years fishing for shark and grouper. He loved the quest for lost and buried treasure and held mineral rights in New Mexico, where he still hoped to visit and search for gold. In 1980, he built a two-person submarine by his own hands to explore deeper depths where sunken ships or treasure lie yet unexplored. He appreciated art and antiques and would dive in local rivers collecting old bottles. Hank also had a passion for history and culture, especially in regard to Egyptian, Native and American history. Hank's lifelong collection included found arrowheads, natural minerals, meteor fragments, and rings and coins found while searching with his metal detectors. Hank will forever be remembered and loved by those close to him.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, at Wichmann Funeral Home with interment at Riverside Cemetery to follow.
Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton 920-739-1231
Online Condolences:
www.wichmannfargo.com

Henry married Miller, Carol [Group Sheet]

Henry married Liethen, Unknown [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 3 Oct 2017; APC

Notes:

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

Notes:

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]

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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]

Dennis married Leatherbury, Debbie [Group Sheet]

Wayne — Grissman, Shawn. (daughter of Grissman, Sylvester and VanBoxtel, Arlene) [Group Sheet]