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Darvin DeBaker Obituary
Darvin L. DeBaker, 88 of Dyckesville died Saturday evening, July 20, 2013 at Fred and Mamie's Home in Luxemburg. He was born in Kewaunee County on February 28, 1925 to the late John J. and Josephine (Junion) DeBaker. On November 15, 1948 Darvin married Louise B. Lelou at St. Hubert Church, Sugarbush. She preceded him in death on July 09, 2009. Together they ran the DeBaker Homestead Dairy Farm while raising six children. Darvin also was an electrician at DeBaker Electric, retiring at age 62. His enjoyments included traveling, playing cards with his friends, spending time with his family and helping on the farm.
Survivors include his six children, Susan (Leroy) Shefchik, Luxemburg; Sally (Steve) Heim, New Franken; John DeBaker, Luxemburg; James (Michele) DeBaker, Little Suamico; Gail (Dennis) Rubens, New Franken; Jean (Clif) Kuehl, Luxemburg; 25 grandchildren, Sue's children, Carol Blohowiak, Chris Shefchik, Carl Shefchik, Jeff Shefchik, Joe Shefchik, Jill Renier, Dan Shefchik; Sally's children, Scott Heim, Steve Heim, Kurt Heim, Angie Bosman; John's children, John "Butch" DeBaker, Nick DeBaker, Sara Shefchik, Lydia DeBaker; James' children, Jessica Friendshuh, Andrew DeBaker, James DeBaker; Gail's children, Jeremy Rubens, Gina Rubens, Chad Rubens, Jennifer Mueller; Jean's children, Katie DePeau, Clif Kuehl III, Brent Kuehl; 35 great-grandchildren, one brother, Homer DeBaker, Green Bay, five sisters in law and two brothers in law, Iona Massey, Algoma; Joyce Liebeck, Sugarbush; Richard and Beverly Lelou, Luxemburg; Elmer Salzsieder, Kewaunee; Leona Lelou, Green Bay; Carol Lelou, Casco; many nieces and nephews.
Darvin was preceded in death by, one sister in law, Elsie DeBaker, brothers in law and sisters in law, Willard Massey, Ardeal "Buddy" Liebeck, Rita Salzsieder, Ronald Lelou and Marcian Lelou.
Friends may call at the McMAHON FUNERAL HOME, LUXEMBURG, 4:00 to 7:30 pm. Tuesday, (Today) July 23, 2013. Closing parish rosary 7:30 pm, Tuesday. Visitation will continue between 9:00 and 10:15 am, Wednesday at St. Joseph Church, Champion. Funeral 10:30 am at the church with Rev. Andrew Kurz officiating. Burial in Allouez Catholic Cemetery. www.mcmahonfh.com
Darvin's family wishes to extend a thank you to Aurora VNA as well as to Sharon and Wayne DePeau and the Staff of Fred and Mamie's Home in Luxemburg for your kind and gentle care.
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for Darvin DeBaker
July 31, 2013
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories provide you wtih a little peace.
Dave Peer and family
Karen Havel
July 24, 2013
Sorry to hear of Darwin's passing. I sure enjoyed his visits when he would go by Magdalene Junion when I was back in WI. Your all in my thoughts and prayers.
July 23, 2013
So sorry to hear about your dad. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Lu Majeski
debbie Salzsieder
July 23, 2013
Sorry to hear about uncle Darvin passing
you are all in my prayers Debbie Salzsieder
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Kevin & Vickey Ropson
July 23, 2013
We sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with your family
Mary Voyles
July 23, 2013
John, Jim and Michelle and Jessica, Nick and the entire DeBaker family. My prayers go out to you at the loss of your father and grandfather. May he rest in the peace of Heaven smiling down on all of you. You have my sympathy.
Bonnie (DeBaker) Hughes
July 23, 2013
Susan & Leroy,
So sorry to learn of the passing of your father. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Jo Ann Turensky
July 23, 2013
Jim, Michelle and family - our deepest sympathies in the loss of your father. We know how hard it is to lose our parents - but the memories do help to make it better.
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jo Ann and Mark Turensky
Al & Judy Lohman
July 22, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Andy Lison
July 22, 2013
Gail, Dennis and family;
Sorry for your loss. I know Darvin meant everything to you all.
Melanie Novinska
July 22, 2013
May the love of family and friends carry you through this difficult time.
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