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Donald Francis Delforge, 88, Bellevue, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 22, 2009 with his family by his side. He was born on January 3, 1921 in the town of Bellevue to the late Henry and Angeline (Bartell) Delforge. On August 2,1947, he was united in marriage to the late Eunice Irene Tursky. Don served his country in World War II as a proud member of the U.S. Army 17th and 82nd Airborne Divisions. Upon his return, he started a long and prestigious employment with Wisconsin Public Service in Green Bay, retiring in 1986. He then went on to establish a new program at NWTC in Electrical Distribution. He taught that course until the mid 90’s. He thoroughly loved guiding his students. Don was a charter member of the Green Bay Community Service Club. He was a very active member of St. Matthews Church, serving as an usher, participating in the Wild Game Feed and the Men’s Club. He loved to fish and spend time in his garden. Don is survived by one daughter, Lynn (Jim) Berkebile, Hobart, and their children, Leah (Glenn) Wavrunek, Madison, WI, Carrie (Ryan) Quinnell, Sobieski and Nicholas (Tanya) Berkebile, Port Angeles, WA; one son, Richard (Jean) Delforge, Oconto; and their children, Joshua (Heather) Delforge, Freedom, Jessica Delforge, Madison, WI and Dan (Whitney) Delforge, Peoria, IL; he was also a very proud great grandfather to Tyler and Emma Quinnell, Sobieski, Owen Delforge, Freedom and a new Berkebile great grandson due March 2010; sister, Evelyn Sharp, Bellevue, brother, Roland (Carol) Delforge, sister-in-law, Gwen Boehm, brother and sister-in-law, Myron (Millie) Tursky; sister-in-law, Audrey Feldhausen; many special nieces and nephews; neighbor and friend, Jerry Payette, Green bay; and longtime friend Bill Dombrowski. Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by brothers, Raymond, Henry, Jr. (Emily), Hilary (Arlene), Gerald and infant Bernard; sisters, Ceil (Elmer) Gulseth and Rita (Donald) Derbique; brother-in-law, Alex Sharp, brother and sister-in-law, Harold (Ruth) Tursky; and sister and brother-in-law, Ethel (Fred) Miller Friends may call at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 130 St. Matthews St., after 11 a.m. on Monday until the time of service. Mass of Christian Burial 1 p.m. with Rev. Larry Seidl officiating. Entombment at Nicolet Memorial Gardens. Proko-Wall Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to Don’s family at www.prokowall.com In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund is being established. The family wishes to thank Dr. Jason Hoppe for all the years of care for Don, the wonderful friends and staff at Bellevue Retirement Community, Rennes Health and Rehab in De Pere and St. Vincent Hospital.

 

Funeral Mass: Monday Dec 28, 2009, 1:00 PM at St. Matthew Catholic Church

Visitation: Monday Dec 28, 2009, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM at St. Matthew Catholic Church

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