Martha "Tootie" DeMoulin

Martha "Tootie" DeMoulin obituary, De Pere, WI

Martha "Tootie" DeMoulin

Martha DeMoulin Obituary

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Martha Marie "Tootie" DeMoulin, 93, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025. She was born September 24, 1932, to John and Clara (Meeuwsen) Jaklin.
Tootie grew up the youngest of four girls on the family farm in Ashwaubenon. She graduated from West De Pere High School.
On August 30, 1952, she married Larry DeMoulin. She spent her years raising her six children, and she and Larry moved to Townsend when Larry retired.
Tootie loved spending time outdoors, gardening and doing yardwork. Martha was a member and volunteer for St. Mary of the Lake. She loved to read and crochet and made baby quilts for all of her grandchildren. She remained active as long as she possibly could.
She is survived by her husband of over 70 years, Larry; her children, Cindy (Ron) Beyer, Chuck (Pam) DeMoulin, Dan DeMoulin, Larry (Diane) DeMoulin, Sandy (Jeff) Kreilkamp, and Nancy Moser (Tim Drought). Tootie is further survived by her grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sisters, Marge Van Vonderen and Genevieve (Don) Burroughs; her extended family members and Larry's family.
Tootie was preceded in death by her parents, John and Clara; sister, Helen (Alex) Wanish and brother-in-law Earl Van Vonderen.
Family and friends may visit at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere, beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. A funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Burial will take place at St. Mary of the Lake at a future date.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at Reflections at Moraine Ridge Memory Care for their care over the years.
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Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory - De Pere

305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere, WI 54115

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