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Alton Philibeck Obituary
Alton Philibeck, 82 of De Pere died on January 18, 2013. He was born July 13, 1930 to the late John and Gertrude Philibeck. Al served in the U.S. Navy from 1949 to 1950. He married Norma Nicklaus in June of 1951. Al returned to the Navy in 1952 and served until 1956. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. In 1962 they moved to Green Bay and Al took a job with Ft. Howard Paper, and retired from there in 1990. Al was involved in youth hockey for 15 years and is a member of the Tin Can Sailors. He also belonged to the American Legion, the VFW and the De Pere Men's Club. Al always enjoyed going to Navy reunions and wintering in Texas.
Al is survived by his wife Norma, their son Dennis (Joan) Philibeck, daughter Julie (Jerome) Lopas, and son Dale (Fiancé Kim Wallish) Philibeck. Two grandchildren; Jamie (Michael) Soch, Jason (Mellissa) Philibeck, and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving him is his brother Gordon (Faye) Philibeck, sister-in-law Carol Philibeck, and brother-in-law Fred (Carol) Edwin.
Friends may at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family, corner of Lourdes Ave. and Suburban Drive in De Pere after 9am Tuesday January 22, 2013. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am with Fr. Tim Shillcox O.Praem officiating. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the family. The RYAN FUNERAL HOME of De Pere is assisting the family.
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Tom Bowman
January 14, 2021
Just thinking of him makes me smile! Loved that big smile !❤❤❤❤
Dave Dewbre
January 24, 2013
Dale, I'm sorry for your loss, our thoughts & prayers to you and your family
January 22, 2013
Julie,Jerry and family,
We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Vince and Lois
January 22, 2013
So sorry for your lose. Joyce (Hopp) Swanson
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Gene (woody) Vanden Heuvel
January 21, 2013
Norma & family you have my sympathy & prayers durning your time of sorrow.From a fellow worker at Fort Howard.
Fran Romuald
January 21, 2013
Julie, I am sorry for your loss. Take Care.
Patty Eichhorst
January 21, 2013
Julie/Jerry and family, My deepest sympathy for your loss. Sending caring thoughts and prayers to you and reminding you that God is as close as a prayer. May God continue to watch over you and give you strength during this difficult time.
Lori Tonn
January 21, 2013
To the family of Al, My thoughts and prayers to all of you. I will miss our talks on Tuesday mornings at the Community Center where I work and he attended the Men's club meeting....RIP Al. You will be missed.
Danny LeMense
January 20, 2013
So sorry for your loss, Al was a great guy who I worked with for many years. All of you will be in our prayers.
Danny & Nora LeMense
Rob Burlie
January 20, 2013
To the Philibecks: Big Al was like a 2nd Father to me and would always sit me down when I was in Green Bay and give me great advice. He always liked my Ca-na-da accent and will be missed. Special thoughts and prayers to my best friend Dale and my 2nd Mom Norma. Stay strong
January 20, 2013
Norma,
I am so sorry for your loss - please know that we are praying for you & your kids during this difficult time. Lots of love, Steve & Julie Kuxmann & family
Lloyd,Marian Witte
January 20, 2013
sorry to hear about AL, I know he wasn't feeling very well when we left for FL. Our prayers are with all the family. May God watch over you.
Tom & Mary Bowman
January 20, 2013
Just want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers! so glad we got to visit at Christmas.I will always remember that big smile and even bigger bear hug whenever I got over to visit! Love you Mr. Philibeck and miss you already!
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