DeBruin, Eugene

1927 - 2014  (87 years)

• Name	DeBruin, Eugene  [1]
  Birth	16 Feb 1927	Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Military Service	Between 1944 and 1946
  US Merchant Marines
  	Debruin, Eugene Military
  Military Service	Between 1952 and 1953
  Korea US Marine Corps
  Death	30 Nov 2014	Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	Aft 30 Nov 2014
  Appleton Post Crescent
  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.
  Person ID	I28458	1FamilyTree | JocelynThyssen170579, KarenDrwila91098, MaryLangenhuizenClose78556, VicH_andDianeBrochtrup
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

  
  

  Father	DeBruin, Joseph J.,   b. 18 Mar 1893, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 22 May 1934 (Age 41 years)
  Mother	Welhouse, Maria Martina,   b. 29 Aug 1895, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 21 Apr 1965 (Age 69 years)
  Family ID	F20673	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Huss, Alvina,   b. 21 Apr 1928, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 14 Mar 1996 (Age 67 years)
  Marriage	12 Aug 1950	Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA   [1]
  Children	+ 1. DeBruin, David Lee   2. DeBruin, Debra Marie
  Family ID	F9682	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	1 May 2010

  
  

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  [S94] Gedcom Import from GeorgeHussSandyHussRomenesko.FTW.