DeCleene, William

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• 1930 Census: 1930, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA

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1930 Census:
William A De Cleene37
Christie N De Cleene34
Howard P De Cleene13
Harold W De Cleene12
Victor F De Cleene9
Rita M De Cleene6
Mary M De Cleene5
Bernice C De Cleene3
Loretta C De Cleene2
Albyrina P De Cleene0
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1940 Census:
William De Cleene46
Christine De Cleene44
Harold De Cleene22
Victor De Cleene19
Rita De Cleene16
Mary De Cleene15
Bernice De Cleene13
Loretta De Cleene12
Aloysius De Cleene10
Helen De Cleene8
Veronica De Cleene6
Alice De Cleene4
Joyce De Cleene1

William married Scray, Christine 28 Apr 1915. Christine was born 30 Sep 1896; died 25 Jan 1962; was buried , Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, De Pere, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 11 Jul 2011; Green Bay Press Gazette
• News Mention: 13 Jul 2011; Former mayor DeCleene, 90, dies

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Obituary:
Victor "Vic" De Cleene, 90, De Pere, passed away peacefully at his home on July 7, 2011, surrounded by his family, following a short battle with leukemia. He was born on March 9, 1921, the son of William and Christine De Cleene, the fourth of 14 children. Vic served in World War II in the U.S. Army from 1942-1945, in a transportation division at Guadalcanal. Upon his return, Vic met the love of his life, Leona Patzke. They were married in 1947 and celebrated 63 wonderful years together being blessed with a very large circle of family and friends. After serving his country, Vic owned his own mason contracting company for 20 years. He then was employed by the State of Wisconsin as a building inspector until his retirement.
Vic's compassion and enthusiasm for his community was demonstrated in all aspects of his life. He was an Alderman in De Pere for 20 years, ending his prolific career in his beloved city with the position of Mayor when his wife told him that if he ran for mayor again, he might as well keep on running. As a volunteer, he held a variety of positions in the De Pere Men's Club. He was also very active in the Knights of Columbus, holding the position of Grand Knight and remaining active throughout the rest of his life. As a veteran, he was passionate about his various roles in the VFW Club. Not only did Vic drive the Red Cross bus upon retirement for ten years, he also donated 24 gallons of blood. He devotedly delivered Meals on Wheels until three weeks prior to his death. Vic was also on the committee that initiated the MS Walk in Brown County. In spite of his rigorous volunteer schedule, Vic attended tri-weekly swim sessions at the YMCA.
Vic's service to others was immeasurable and because of this, he was awarded the prestigious St. Norbert College Silver Knight Award in 1994.
He is survived by his wife, Leona (Patzke) De Cleene; and his children, Eileen Miller, JoAnn (John) Werner, Bill (Judy) De Cleene, Larry (Barb) De Cleene, John (Lori) De Cleene, Vonnie (Larry) Voight and son-in-law, Bob Arvey. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Andrew, J. Jay, Andy (Trina), Buddy, Miranda, Craig (Andrea), John (Jessica), Jill, Jenna, Charlie (Autumn), Molly (Nate), Lee, Claire, John Jr., Neil, Stephanie and Stacie (Mike). Surviving great-grandchildren are Mason, Clayton, Brynndalynn, Bryce, Braylon, Will, Aiden, Ella, Madison, Jackson and Alice. Vic is further survived by his siblings, Rita Boucher, Sr. Mary De Cleene, SSND, Bernice Strenn, Loretta Verhasselt, Al (Joann) De Cleene, Helen Verhasselt, Sr. Vonnie De Cleene, SSND, Alice Morrell, Joyce De Cleene and Judy (Bob) Johanski. His surviving in-laws include Roy (Zelma) Patzke, Terrance (Rosemary) Patzke, Bob (Ceil) Patzke, LaVerne De Cleene, Carol Robillard, and Butch (Millie) Patzke.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Vicki Arvey; son-in-law, Kenneth Miller; brothers, Howard, Harold and Leo; and several in-laws.
Visitation for Vic will be on Monday, July 11, 2011, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. Tenth St., De Pere. Visitation will continue on Tuesday, July 12, at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1305 Lourdes Ave., De Pere. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. with Father Tim Shillcox, O. Praem., and Deacon Mike Vander Bloomen officiating.
A memorial fund has been established.
Please go to www.ryanfh.com to express online condolences to the family.
Vic's family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to Unity Hospice, especially Theresa, Fr. Tim, Deacon Mike and Dr. Kelly Lynch.
When you look up into the night sky and see a star twinkling, you will know our dad, our grandpa, our great-grandpa, our hero, is shining down upon us.
Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette from July 10 to July 12, 2011

News Mention:
One-time De Pere mayor and longtime community activist Vic De Cleene died Thursday, July 7, at his home after a brief battle with leukemia. He was 90.
De Cleene was an alderman in the city from 1964 to '76 and 1987 to '95. He became acting mayor in September 1995 after Nancy Nusbaum was elected Brown County executive, serving until her term expired in 1996.
De Cleene retired from public office after that, but he continued to serve his community for more than a decade as an American Red Cross bus driver, Meals on Wheels volunteer and secretary of the De Pere Men's Club, among several activities.
"He was all about making life easier for someone else," De Pere's Larry De Cleene, one of Vic's seven children, told the Green Bay Press-Gazette. "He delivered Meals on Wheels to people 20 years his junior."
He received the Silver Knight Award from St. Norbert College in 1994 and initiated the Multiple Sclerosis Walk in Brown County in 1995 in honor of his daughter Vicki.

Victor married Patzke, Leona [Group Sheet]

Loretta married Verhasselt, Basil (son of Verhasselt, Jerome and Bries, Josephine) [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 12 Mar 2016; Green Bay Press Gazette

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Obituary:
Aloysious "Al" DeCleene, 86, De Pere, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016. The son of the late William and Christine (Scray) DeCleene was born on August 16, 1929 in De Pere. He married Joann Suplinski on October 3, 1953 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Green Bay. After serving in the U.S. Army in the Korean Conflict, he was proud to belong to the De Pere VFW Post 2113, and the American Legion-Urban Klister Post 436. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Ledgeview, where Al was proud to mow the lawn for many years. Al was a skilled bricklayer, and was a member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers. He was also a member of the De Pere Area Men's Club.
He is survived by his wife, Joann, five children: Laurie (Dean) Pankow; Sandra (Mark) Zullner; Howard (Geralynn) DeCleene; Theresa (Tom) Alexander; Annette Reed; grandchildren: Ben (Kirstin) Pankow and their children, Brielle, Caleb, Josiah, and Daniel; Andrew (Amy) Pankow and their children, Anika and Leah; Linda (Zach) Stollfus; Mark (Jennifer) Hazaert and their children, Jacob and Elizebeth; Susan Fitzl and her children, Ray, Shay, and Trey; Rachel Hazaert; Matthew (Katie) DeCleene and their daughter Morgan; Christopher (Hang) DeCleene; Kathryn DeCleene; Preston Alexander; Leslea (Nathan) Cahill; Stacey (James) Webber; Spencer (Franchesca) Alexander; Laura DeBauche and her son Tyriek; brothers and sisters: Bernice Strenn, Loretta Verhasselt, Helen Verhasselt, Sr. Vonnie DeCleene, Alice Morrell, Joyce DeCleene, Judy (Bob) Johanski; sisters-in-law: LaVerne DeCleene, Leona DeCleene and Mildred Suplinski.
In addition to his parents, Al was preceded in death by four brothers: Howard, Harold, Leo and Vic; sisters: Rita Boucher and Sr. Mary Margaret; brothers-in-law: Don Boucher, Howard Strenn, Basil Verhasselt and Leo Verhasselt; sons-in-law, Richard Hazaert and Michael Reed.
Family and friends may visit Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N Webster Ave, De Pere, on Monday, March 14, 2016 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm with a family led vigil at 6:30pm. Visitation will continue on Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, 4805 Sportsman Dr, Ledgeview, from 9:30am until 10:45am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am with Rev Richard Getchel officiating. Burial will take place in Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, De Pere. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established.
Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette from Mar. 12 to Mar. 13, 2016

Aloysious married Suplinski, Joann [Group Sheet]

Helen married Verhasselt, Leo (son of Verhasselt, Jerome and Bries, Josephine) [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 6 Jan 2008; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Victoria "Vicki" M. (DeCleene) Arvey, 51, De Pere and Appleton, passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, after a 25-year courageous battle with MS. She was born in Green Bay on Jan. 10, 1956, to Victor and Leona De Cleene. On April 23, 1983, she married Bob Arvey at Old St. Joseph's Church in De Pere. Vicki graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1974 and from UW-Oshkosh with a Master's Degree in Reading. She taught elementary education and reading at St. John the Baptist in Princeton, St. Gabriel's in Neenah and in the Appleton Public School District.
Vicki loved reading and traveling out west with her husband. She was an avid Packers fan and an enthusiastic supporter of all of her nieces' and nephews' events. She was a very strong and courageous role model who met her disease head on and never dwelled on the negative side effects.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Bob; parents, Victor and Leona DeCleene, De Pere; six siblings, Eileen Miller, Fitchburg; JoAnn (John) Werner, Casco; Bill (Judy) DeCleene, Green Bay; Larry (Barb) DeCleene, De Pere; John (Lori) DeCleene, De Pere; Vonnie (Larry) Voight, De Pere; four brothers and sister-in-laws, Carol Widi, Green Bay; Michael Arvey, Peshtigo; James Arvey, De Pere; Pat (Blake) Perry, Houston; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Ken Miller; sister-in-law, Kathy Arvey; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mary and Joseph Arvey; and maternal and paternal grandparents.
Family and friends may call at Old St. Joseph's Church on St. Norbert campus, 123 Grant St., De Pere, on Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, from 3 to 6 p.m. with a Memorial Mass at 6 p.m. with Fr. Jim Baraniak, O. Praem. officiating. Cotter Funeral Home, De Pere, 920-336-8702, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at cotterfuneralhome. com.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Vicki's name has been established for the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
A special thank you to Heartland Hospice, the staff at Rennes Health Care Center, and to Fr. Jim Baraniak for their kind and compassionate care.

Victoria married Arvey, Robert [Group Sheet]

Laurie — Pankow, Dean. [Group Sheet]

Howard married Speel, Geralynn A. (daughter of Speel, Lawrence M. and DeGroot, Leona) [Group Sheet]

LouAnn married Ambrosius, Mike (son of Ambrosius, Robert T. and Verbeten, Genevieve) [Group Sheet]