Daniel DeBroux, of Phlox, died Monday, March 4, 2013 at home under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. He was 70 years old. He was born on February 28, 1943 in Mattoon, a son of Andrew and Appolonia (Van Boxtel) DeBroux. He married Theresa Koeppel on October 9, 1965 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Phlox. She survives.
He was a graduate of Antigo High School with the class of 1961.
He served in the National Guard with the Antigo unit and was called up during the Milwaukee riots in the mid 1960's.
He worked for Zelazoski Wood Products until 1969. Mr. DeBroux was a cheese maker most of his life having started at Schultz Creamery in Phlox, then working for Kraft Co. in Wausau for 17 years retiring in 2008.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed making firewood and supplied enough to burn at his home and his children's homes. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, trout fishing and was a Milwaukee Brewer fan. In his quiet time he enjoyed collecting coins and stamps.
In the last three years of his life, while Mr. DeBroux was in hospice, he found satisfaction hooking latch hook rugs. He enjoyed giving the rugs to family and friends.
Survivors including his wife are two daughters Amy DeBroux Annis and husband Jon Annis, Eagle River, Donna (Randy) Wiegert, Neva; three sons Tony (Tresa) DeBroux, Phlox, Steven DeBroux, Phlox, David (Samantha) DeBroux, Antigo; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren;
three sisters Florence (Robert) Bures, Deerbrook, Rosella (Thomas) Waldvogel, Aniwa, Margie Servi, Antigo; a brother Gilbert DeBroux, Wausau.
He was preceded in death by three adult sisters Lucille Housey, Joan Hable, Delores Galicia, and five sisters who died as children: Catherine, Mary, Lorraine, Dorothy and Evelyn; five brothers Alphonse, Adrian, Gerald, Victor and William DeBroux.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Hoffmann and Deacon Tom Hartman officiating. Burial will take place in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in the spring.
Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until the time of services on Thursday at the church.
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My great grandpa Dan was an amazing man i miss him i remember how much he loved to sit in the back yard and shoot at quarrels and give us candy i miss him still i wish he was here to se me grow up to the young man people say I am now but I know hes watching over of us every one of us we could never forget a man so kind and caring like dan rest i piece grandpa im 14 teen now i wish you were here today great grandma misses you alot and so do me alex and kailed rest in peaice
I loved my grandpa so much, an it was hard to hear that he past away. But strangely , it was good that he died, almost happy. I was glad he finally was not constantly suffering anymore. I hope god will take him to heaven. You never know, he might put up a fight.(sarcasticly). He will be remembered. Rest in peace grandpa Dan.
Everyone knows how much my Dad loved a bargain, well he had gotten so many rebates from Menards that they sent him a birthday gift.
One of Dad's favorite past times
He loved to defend the homeland
Dan was the most amazing person for me to have known I am truly blessed to have the opportunity to spend time with him. My prayers and thoughts are with his family may God bless them all.
One of my memories of Danny was his smile. He was always smiling. Thanks for the memories. God will take care of you now in Heaven where you can be with your bothers and sisters who passed before you.
One of grandpa's latch hook rugs
Danny Loves the family reunion
Dan was the big brother I didn't have. He was always there for me in my teenage years. In later years we became friends as well as family. He was such a blessing to my mom, always stopping in to bring the mail and seeing if she needed anything. I know mama looked upon Dan as another son. He was a good man.
To My Favorite Godfather: Thank you for your friendship and prayers during your time here on earth, and I pray you will continue to intercede for me and mine as you are even closer to the Lord now. Rest in Christ's Peace. Love, Tina
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