Eugene "Gene" DeBraske

Eugene “Gene” DeBraske, 78, passed away with family by his side on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, following a courageous battle with cancer. Gene was born in Sheboygan on June 9, 1936, to the late Leo and Marcella DeBraske and was united in marriage to Linda Seefeldt on June 9, 1972. After serving honorably in the United States Navy, Gene worked for much of his life as a warehouseman at Leicht Transfer & Storage in Green Bay. Gene enjoyed woodworking, fishing, rooting for the Packers, and most of all, standing watch as lifeguard for his grandchildren at his backyard pool.

Gene is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Linda; children, Amy Jo (Jim Calaway) DeBraske, Michael (Kara) DeBraske, Melissa (Ray) Lasee, Deanna (Scott) Monigal, all of Green Bay, Darla (Bill) Cassidy, Greenbrier, TN, and Tim Norwood; mother-in-law, Phyllis Seefeldt of Green Bay; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Gene was preceded in death by his father, Leo; his mother, Marcella; his brothers and sisters, Leo, Janet, Francis, Daniel, and Jerome; and his best friend, Gary Seefeldt.

At Gene’s request, no service will be held.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff at Bellin Hospital, the Bellin Cancer Team, and Unity Hospice.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund has been established in Gene’s name.