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David DEBROSSE Obituary
Age 72, of Kettering, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021. David was born July 22, 1949, in Piqua, OH, to Harold and Joann (Wirrig) DeBrosse. A graduate of Piqua Catholic High School in 1967, he graduated from Marian College and earned his Master's in chemistry from Michigan State University. David worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 20 years, and then retired from Kodak in 2018. He was a devout Catholic and a long-time member of Ascension Catholic Church. David loved taking his sons to movies and enjoyed
attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He is preceded in death by his parents. David is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Margo DeBrosse; children, Greg (Diane) of Tulsa, OK, Nick (Jamie) of Centennial, CO, Charles (Melissa) MD, of
Mason, OH; grandchildren, Kate, Quentin, Mike, Matt, and Maggie; brothers, Fred, Adrian (Kathy), Tony (Susan), Matt, and Walter (Julie); sisters, Vicky (Wayne) Daniel, Brenda (Dale) Stephan, and Angie (Ken Zakel) DeBrosse, and numerous
nieces and nephews. Family will greet friends from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Sunday, September 26 at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Monday, September 27 at Ascension
Catholic Church, 2025 Woodman Dr., Kettering. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324
Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420. Fond memories and
expressions of sympathy may be made at www.routsong.com.
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