DeCleene, Kenneth

1924 - 2016  (92 years)    Has 6 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	DeCleene, Kenneth
  Born	10 Feb 1924	De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Education - High School	1942	De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
  De Peer High School Class of 1942
  Died	4 Apr 2016
  Obituary	15 May 2016
  Green Bay Press Gazette
  Kenneth M. DeCleene, 92, passed away at Collier Lutheran Hospice on April 4, 2016 after a short illness. He was born on February 10, 1924 to Bernard and Florence (Dougherty) DeCleene in De Pere, WI. He was a graduate of De Pere High School, class of 1942. He entered the service in 1943 where he served his country as a radio operator and gunner on the B-24 Liberator Bomber "Whiskey Jingles" in the 453rd Bombardment Group of the Eighth Air Force, 2nd Air Division. He was awarded the Air Medal for "Meritorious Achievement" in aerial combat. He earned his bachelor's degree in physics, after studying at Stanford and Oklahoma University and then graduating from St. Norbert College in 1948. On July 10, 1948, Ken married Louetta Sanders, the love of his life at St. Boniface Catholic Church, De Pere. He worked his entire career at Wisconsin Public Service retiring in 1986 after 38 years with the company as Electric Distribution Services Supervisor. Ken always had a smile on his face, and laughter in his heart. He enjoyed life and spending time with family and friends. He was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling, bowling, golf and playing cards. He loved sports and following his favorite professional and college teams. He is survived by daughters Karen Bettis, Beth (Tim) Vann, and Mary Pat Hallstrom, grandchildren Carrie Scharris, Kelly Bettis, Eric Vann, Emily and Hannah Hallstrom. He is further survived by his sister Dolores Eckhart, brothers-in-law Lloyd Sanders and Bob VanDyck, sisters-in-law Melba Sanders and Bonnie Sanders, as well as three great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Ken was preceded in death by his wife Louetta DeCleene, siblings Clem DeCleene, Clarence (Rusty) DeCleene, Ray DeCleene, and Mary Kay Hartel. Ken was a wonderful husband and father and will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family. A memorial mass will be held at St. Norbert College Chapel (old St. Joseph Church), on Friday May 20, at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans - Chapter 3, 1253 Schuering Road - Suite A, De Pere, WI. Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette on May 15, 2016
  Person ID	I178819	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	22 May 2016

  
  

  Father	DeCleene, Bernard Frank,   b. 25 Jan 1888, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 30 Aug 1952, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 64 years)
  Mother	Dougherty, Florence,   b. 23 Sep 1894, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 6 Jan 1983, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 88 years)
  Family ID	F50594	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Sanders, Loretta "Lou",   b. 6 Jan 1928,   d. 1 May 1995  (Age 67 years)
  Married	10 Jul 1948
  Last Modified	22 May 2016
  Family ID	F62178	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Brown, Helen Delia
  Last Modified	27 Jun 2014
  Family ID	F40047	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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