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Demetrius Stephenson Obituary
Oshkosh - Demetrius LaShaun Stephenson, age 18, passed away unexpectedly on August 21, 2019. Dae Dae was born on July 6, 2001; what a life he was, is, and will forever be.
Dee enjoyed singing in his grandfather's church choir, was a member of the ROTC, skate boarding, making jokes and was the absolute life of the party. His passion was to be a famous rapper one day. Dee's best quality was his smile and charismatic self. He will TRULY be missed by everyone, especially his brothers and sisters.
Dee is survived by his mom: Melissa Petrie of Oshkosh; his father: Nathaniel A. Stephenson of Florida; his two sisters: Rheanna R. Petrie of Kaukauna and Shayla Petrie of Oshkosh; brothers: Tyrese Petrie of Chilton and baby brother Tremayne Stephenson of Oshkosh. He is further survived by his maternal grandparents: Paul and Eileen Petrie of Stockbridge; paternal grandparents: Oscar and Rose Hall of Florida; paternal grandmother: Linda Davis of Maryland; uncles: Bruce (Michelle) Petrie of Kaukauna and Michael Petrie of Stockbridge; aunts: Tina Petrie of De Pere, Lori Petrie of Appleton, Lisa (Jody) Carslie of Maryland, and Keyanna Davis of Maryland; he will also be missed by many cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather: Rev. Nathaniel Davis; Jamie Jo Petrie and Miah VanderSteen; and best friend Molly.
The funeral service for Dee will be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME LAEMMRICH CHAPEL, 312 Milwaukee St. Menasha. A visitation will take place from 4:00 pm until the time of service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com.
The family would like to thank all the special people that helped Dee along his life's journey, especially his brother Tyrese.
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Krystle Johnson
August 27, 2019
Demetrius
You were a loving, kind, respectful, funny and very intelligent young man. You were our little brother. We will cherish the memories and encounters we had as your neighbors. We are still in disbelief you are gone. You will be missed. Our condolences go to your family.
Love,
Jerron and Krystle
Lisa Carlisle
August 26, 2019
Our hearts go out to the family in their time our mourning. Although this is a sad time for our familys my heart is overjoyed that Dee is in a special place called heaven.
y family and I witnessed Dee take the walk as he accepted god as his savior and He also decided to get baptized in the name of of lord and savior jesus christ so he walking around heaven now. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to raise him and share him with mom and dad.
I am gonna miss you dee
Your Auntie and Uncle and grand ma too
Lisa Carlisle and Larry Carlisle, Linda Davis
Connie red Curtis
August 25, 2019
The boys and I r so sry to hear of the passing of Dee . Love from Connie , David and Adam
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