Kathleen W. DeBaker

Kathleen W. DeBaker obituary

Kathleen W. DeBaker

Kathleen DeBaker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lyndahl Funeral Home on Jul. 23, 2025.
Kathleen DeBaker, age 73, of Green Bay, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025.

Kathleen was born on March 11, 1952 to the late Gordon and Regina (Manteufel) DeBaker. She graduated from Green Bay West High School. Kathleen volunteered at Heritage Hill at the Belgium Farmstead for over 20 years where she met her lifelong partner, David Brown. She loved her beloved dog, Shaddow, the Four Tops music group, the Packers, and going for motorcycle rides. She spent countless hours volunteering at Lambeau for the Disabled American Veterans booth.

Kathleen is survived by her significant other of 30 years: David Brown; nephews: Jamie and Jason Conrad; her best friend since third grade: Pat Niles; and her caregiver: Jean DeBaer. She is preceded in death by her parents: Gordon and Regina DeBaker; and sister: Barbara DeBaker.

Cremation has taken place. Kathleen will be laid to rest at Nicolet Memorial Gardens.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the nurses and staff of Green Bay Health Services for their years of care and compassion.

Expressions of sympathy can be made to the family by visiting www.lyndahl.com

Lyndahl Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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