Eugene E. Spreeman

Eugene “Gene” E. Spreeman, 89, De Pere, passed away Aug. 28, 2021, peacefully with his daughter at his bedside at St. Vincent Hospital. Gene was born in Breed on May 10, 1932, to the late William and Mildred (Lemke) Spreeman.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1952-1956 in Alaska. Gene enjoyed his cabins on and near Anderson Lake, supper clubs, playing cards, watching the Packers and Brewers and most of all helping friends and family in any way he could. His generosity and kindness were unequalled. He was employed by Nicolet Paper in De Pere for over 25 years.

Survivors include his daughter, Lynn (Nate) Jacobs; his wife, Della (Thomson); stepdaughter, Mary Jo (Bill) Diedrick; stepsons, Peter (Luann) Thomson and Bob Thomson; and his loving step-grandchildren, and step-great-grandchildren; brothers, Verlyn Spreeman, of Suring, and William Spreeman, of Breed; brother-in-law, Roger (Elaine) Hendricks, of Wrightstown; sisters-in-law, Bernice Fye, Shirley Hendricks and Mary (Ron) Timm, of De Pere; close family friend Judi Thomson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Elaine (Hendricks); brothers, Carlyle (Marie) Spreeman and Earl (Sally) Spreeman; sisters Althea (Floyd) Peters, Shirley (Eugene) Baeten, Elaine (Jack) Schmidt and Margaret (Levi) Mayer; brothers-in-law, Cyril Hendricks, Ken Hendricks and Vernon Fye; sister-in-laws, Jean Spreeman, Beulah Spreeman and Lucille (Ken) Hendricks; nephews, Tom Hendricks, Allen Mayer, Steven Spreeman and Michael Spreeman; and niece, Janice Bernetzke.

Thank you for always reminding all of us to stay positive. Thank you for being the best father, friend, teacher and mentor a person could have. Thank you for showing us what unconditional love really means. Thank you for hoisting your daughter up on your shoulders and keeping her there for 53 years. It was a blessing having you on this planet for 89 years.

Ryan Funeral Home in De Pere is assisting the family.

His family would like to thank Renaissance Assisted Living, Rennes Health and Rehab and the staff of St. Vincent Hospital for providing compassionate care over the last years of his life.

Due to COVID-19, a private Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family in De Pere with the Rev. James Baraniak, O. Praem., presiding. A celebration of Gene’s life will take place in spring 2022.