Vincent N. DeBauch, 89, of Shawano, formerly of Gillett, passed away early Tuesday morning, Jan. 25, 2022, at The Cottages Memory Care Center in Shawano.
Vincent was born in Lena on Sept. 1, 1932, the fourth of 10 children, to the late Arthur and Marie (Berg) DeBauch. He served in the Unites States Army for two years, stationed in Fort Carson, Colorado, followed by six years active reserves. On Oct. 16, 1954, he was united in marriage to the former Joyce J. Opperman at Fort Carson. Following their marriage, the couple moved to Wisconsin and lived in Gillett.
Vincent was employed at Scott Paper in Oconto Falls for over 35 years. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, trapping, gardening, and camping. Vincent and Joyce enjoyed traveling together and ventured to all fifty states. They also enjoyed fishing in Canada for many years. Vincent was a long time member of the Gillett American Legion Post.
Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 67 years, Joyce, of Shawano; three daughters, Judy DeBauch, of Green Bay, Carolyn (Kirk) Fishbaugh, of Hobart, and Brenda (Dennis) Wiskow, of the Town of Underhill; two sons, Gary DeBauch and Steve (Joanne) DeBauch, both of Gillett; nine grandchildren, Tanya, Jason, Ben, Amanda, Brooke, Alexis, Aaron, Shiloh and Kody; several great-grandchildren; siblings, Marilyn Ingresania, of New York, Priscilla Burbey, of Green Bay, Joan (Richard) Murdzek, of Suamico, Regina Coppens, of Arizona, Delbert (Bonnie) DeBauch, of Gillett, and Elizabeth Ondik, of Gillett; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, David, in 1981; his brothers, Floyd DeBauch and Bernard DeBauch; and his sister, Genevieve Reinke.
A graveside service for Vincent with full military honors will be held at Wanderers Rest Cemetery in Gillett in the spring.
Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service in Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.
Vincent N. DeBauch
