William A. "Debo" DeBauche

William A. "Debo" DeBauche, age 70, of Two Rivers, died at home on Sunday, March 23, 2025.
William was born on June 24, 1954, in Two Rivers, a son of the late Harold and Victoria (Kowalski) DeBauche. He attended Holy Redeemer Grade School and graduated with the Class of 1974 from Washington High School. He was the father of two daughters and a son and proud grandpa to three grandchildren. He married Patricia Krizizke in 2002, she preceded him in death on October 27, 2017. Bill was employed at various local companies, retiring from Manitowoc Ice after many years of service in 2016. He was a huge Packers and Brewers fan, enjoyed time at the family cottage which he helped build, gambling, playing cards, horseshoes, dartball and socializing. Debo was very witty and always had a quick comeback.
Survivors include his children: Sara and Paul Vanden Plas of Appleton, Melissa and Rob Correa of Lyndhurst, New Jersey and Kevin and Chris DeBauche-Kurz of Kenosha; grandchildren: Brandon and Dominic Grimm, Jayce Correa and a granddaughter expected in April; two stepsons: Ben and Barb Krizizke and Justin Moen; and three step grandchildren: Kayla, Malcolm and Gunter. He is further survived by his brothers and sisters: Dale DeBauche, Julie DeBauche, Christine Dunn, Al (Judy) DeBauche, Lyle DeBauche and Lisa (Kris) Stoer; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by sister-in-law: Cindy DeBauche and brother-in-law: Mike Dunn.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3201 Mishicot Road, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Pleier with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. The funeral service will be live streamed on the St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church website or St. Peter the Fisherman Facebook page.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the church on Friday morning from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. There will be no Thursday evening visitation.
The family extends a special thank you to the Police Personal and First Responders for their efforts, compassion and support during this very difficult situation.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Klein & Stangel Location, 1420 22nd St., Two Rivers, is assisting the DeBauche family with funeral arrangements.
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