- 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.
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