- Wilfred Martin "Bill" DeBroux, 86, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Bill was born the oldest of 14 children to Ralph and Gertrude (Dietrich) DeBroux on May 10, 1929 in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. In 1977 he married the love of his life, Maureen "Mo" (Mosel) at the Little Brown Church in Iowa and began his life in Michigan.
Bill proudly served in the Air National Guard for 38 years, beginning at Truax Field in Madison, WI and then transferring to Battle Creek, MI where he retired in 1989 as Chief Master Sergeant. Following retirement, he drove school bus for Lakeview School District and was a ranger at Cedar Creek and Marywood Golf Courses. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Battle Creek and St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marshall. Bill enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, golfing, bowling, working on his lawn, watching game shows and meeting new people. He had a smile and hug for everyone.
He is survived by his children Mindy L. (Troy) Meyers of Chicago and Jason M. (Heather) Meyers of Battle Creek; siblings: Melvin DeBroux, Leonard (Vonnie) Debroux, Leroy (Diana) DeBroux, Carl (Jan) DeBroux, Richard (Jean) DeBroux, Ronald (Carol) DeBroux, Norman (Marge) DeBroux, Molly Fink, Sharon (Jim) Lettau, Charlotte (Adam) Berg, Pat DeBroux, Aunt Germaine Blair and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He is further survived by Maureen's family: Bob (Sharon) Mosel, Jim (Bev) Mosel, Susan (Brenda) Mosel, Allan Mosel, Dave (Jeanne) Mosel.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and son: Russell J. Debroux; brothers and sisters and in-laws: Donald Debroux, Ione and Howie Burton, LaVerne and Con Forster, Audrey Debroux, Bob Fink, Evelyn DeBroux, Frank and Caryl Mosel and Patricia Gray.
Visitation will take place from 11am-12 noon on Monday, November 9, 2015 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church 61 North 23rd Street, Battle Creek with a Funeral Mass taking place at 12noon with Reverend Father Christopher Derda officiating. Interment of cremated remains will follow at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Family will gather with friends following the committal services at the Saint Joseph Parish Center. Memorial contributions in Bill's memory may be made to the charity of one's choice . Assistance with memorials is available at the Kempf Family Funeral Homes, Shaw Chapel. Leave a personal message for the family and sign the on line guest book at www.kempffuneralhome.com.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Nov. 8, 2015
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1929 - 2015 (86 years)
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