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Deane “Bun” DuBois

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Deane “Bun” DuBois

Birth
Rock Springs, Sauk County, Wisconsin, USA
Death
15 Oct 2021 (aged 96)
Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial
Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin, USA Add to Map
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Deane "Bun" DuBois, age 96, of Baraboo, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Bun was born in Ableman (Rock Springs), Wisconsin, on July 5, 1925, the son of Walter Deane and Irene (Baumgarten) DuBois. Bun graduated from Baraboo High School in1943 and then enlisted in the United States Navy where he served his country during WW II in the Pacific Theatre of Operations. After his honorable discharge, Bun returned to the states and married Colleen Kaley on September 27, 1947 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Bun worked in the family business with his two brothers, Lloyd and Al, at WR DuBois & Sons road construction until his retirement in 1981. During his retirement, Bun and Colleen enjoyed over 20 years of wintering in Florida. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and bowling, and was a lifetime member of the Baraboo Elks Club #688. Survivors include his wife of 74 years, Colleen; nephew, Dr. Jeff (Lori) Judson and Family; and nieces, Marcia DuBois, Kristi (Tim) Stone and Family, Kay Fecher, Colleen (Paul) Bell and Family; and several close friends. In addition to his parents, Bun was preceded in death by a sister, Rose; two brothers, Lloyd and Al; and a niece, Kathy. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Baraboo, with Fr. Jay Poster officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until time of Mass. Interment will take place in St. Joseph Cemetery with military rites provided by the Baraboo Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be given to St. Vincent de Paul Society or St. Joseph Catholic Church. A special thanks to Dr. Mustain and staff at St. Clare Hospital, Meadow Ridge and St. Clare Meadows. Baldwin Funeral Services is assisting the family with arrangements.
Deane "Bun" DuBois, age 96, of Baraboo, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Bun was born in Ableman (Rock Springs), Wisconsin, on July 5, 1925, the son of Walter Deane and Irene (Baumgarten) DuBois. Bun graduated from Baraboo High School in1943 and then enlisted in the United States Navy where he served his country during WW II in the Pacific Theatre of Operations. After his honorable discharge, Bun returned to the states and married Colleen Kaley on September 27, 1947 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Bun worked in the family business with his two brothers, Lloyd and Al, at WR DuBois & Sons road construction until his retirement in 1981. During his retirement, Bun and Colleen enjoyed over 20 years of wintering in Florida. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and bowling, and was a lifetime member of the Baraboo Elks Club #688. Survivors include his wife of 74 years, Colleen; nephew, Dr. Jeff (Lori) Judson and Family; and nieces, Marcia DuBois, Kristi (Tim) Stone and Family, Kay Fecher, Colleen (Paul) Bell and Family; and several close friends. In addition to his parents, Bun was preceded in death by a sister, Rose; two brothers, Lloyd and Al; and a niece, Kathy. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Baraboo, with Fr. Jay Poster officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until time of Mass. Interment will take place in St. Joseph Cemetery with military rites provided by the Baraboo Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be given to St. Vincent de Paul Society or St. Joseph Catholic Church. A special thanks to Dr. Mustain and staff at St. Clare Hospital, Meadow Ridge and St. Clare Meadows. Baldwin Funeral Services is assisting the family with arrangements.


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