Donald G. Deprey, 87, of Manitowoc, formerly of Two Rivers, passed into eternal life Monday evening, Aug. 12, 2013, at Rivers Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
Don was born March 21, 1926, in Two Rivers, son of the late George and Blanche (Gauthier) Deprey. He was a graduate of Washington High School with the Class of 1947. Don served with the U.S. Navy during World War II from July 1943 until August 1946. He was a member of the SeaBee Reserve for 12 years. Don was employed as a superintendent for the Two Rivers Water & Sewage Department for 29 years. He retired as manager for Shawano Lakes Sanitary District. On Aug. 8, 1947, he married Eunice Peroutka at St. Mark Catholic Church in Two Rivers. She preceded him in death on Nov. 11, 2007. Don was a cubmaster and Boy Scout leader, former president of St. Luke Men’s Holy Name Society, former president of Local 76 of city employees of Two Rivers, and a member of the Manitowoc Senior Center. He loved fishing, golf and playing cards.
Survivors include his children, Leonard Deprey (and friend Sherry Bourget), Eau Claire, Jim Deprey (and fiancé Diana Wozniarski), Manitowoc, and Lisa Olmsted, Wausau; grandchildren, Terri Kuykendall, Keith Jaecks, Kristin Deprey, Tim Deprey, Curtis (Jenna) Deprey, Eric Deprey, Joe Deprey, Joel Deprey (and fiancé Tabatha Kuklinski), Justin (Jessica) Deprey, Kelli (Matt) Westphal, Nicholas Zuiches, David Zuiches; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Cecilia Savard, Manitowoc, and Monica Schroeder, Two Rivers; brothers, Ted (Karen) Deprey, Green Bay, and David (Elona) Deprey, Luxemburg; and a sister-in-law, Joyce Deprey, Milwaukee.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice; an infant son, Peter Deprey; daughter, Pamela Smith; granddaughter, Elizabeth Finchum; son, Richard Deprey; twin brother, Richard Deprey, and brother, Thomas Deprey; one sister, Mary (Gerry) Sullivan; brothers-in-law, Joe Schroeder and Charles Savard.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at St. Francis of Assisi on South 14th Street and Grand Avenue in Manitowoc.
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Beaudry. Don has been cremated at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc. Military honors will be accorded by the Two Rivers V.F.W. and the American Legion following the service. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at St. Francis of Assisi in Manitowoc from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family by visiting www.kleinandstangel.com.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Rivers Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center for the care and compassion shown to Donald and his family during his stay.
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