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David Valleau Obituary


David T. Valleau, 83, of St. Lawrence died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, at Berks Heim.

He was the husband of Marian E. (Mraz) Valleau.

Born in Newton, Mass., he was a son of the late Thomas Valleau and Myrtle (Burr) Valleau.

David was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a member of St. Catharine of Siena R.C.C.

Mr. Valleau was a graduate of Morristown High School, Morristown, N.J., and Rutgers University.

He was involved with the Boy Scouts beginning in his early youth, and attained the Eagle Scout Award. He was also the program director for the summer camp at Hawk Mountain.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, are two sons, Brian Valleau of Park Ridge, Ill., and Craig Valleau of Lititz; three daughters: Gail Bed-narz of Austin, Texas, Michelle Kendall of Reading and Cherie Urshum of Virginia; six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Also surviving are three brothers: William Valleau of Maine, Robert Valleau of Andover, N.J., and Thomas Valleau of Newton, N.J.

He was predeceased by a son, Jeffrey Valleau.

Services and interment are private at the convenience of the family in Morristown, N.J. Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn, is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.lutzfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Reading Eagle on Dec. 23, 2011.

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December 27, 2011

Michelle and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this difficult time.
Courtney and Tom Gallagher and Family

Vicki Smallwood (Gelvin)

December 25, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the entire Valleau family. I recall spending many of fun times with Michelle,Craig and Jeff at the St. Lawrence Garden Apts. When we were all just kids. Many fond memories of your family. May God Bless you all and provide comfort to you all at this time.

December 25, 2011

Ruth Graeff and the Henry family (Craig, Doreen, and Ashton) would like to extend our condolences to the Valleau family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Rob Jacobs

December 23, 2011

Rob Jacobs wishes the Valleau's my deeepest sympathy. Your family is always in my daily thoughts. Always wonder how you are all doing. Take care of youselves.

Sheila Doran

December 23, 2011

Brian and family, I am sorry to hear of your Dads passing.I don't know if you remember me,my brother was Eugene Spatz. I know you guys use to hangout together.Eugene past in August 2009.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Sheila Spatz Doran, Douglassville,Pa.

Linda Ferraro

December 23, 2011

Dear Marian, I am so very sorry to hear of your husband's passing. I will miss seeing you at Berk's Heim, where I had the privilege of offering your husband the Holy Eucharist. You have been a loyal and devoted wife during your marriage and his illness. Please accept my most sincere sympathy. With love, Linda Ferraro, St. Ignatius of Loyola

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