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- David J. De Wan, 74, New Franken, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Nov. 27, 2010. He was born on Aug. 22, 1936, to the late Henry A. and Mary (Rhoder) De Wan. He married Janet O'Leary on Aug. 26, 1961, and they enjoyed 49 years together.
David was a graduate of East High School, received a B.S. from Stevens Point and a Master of Arts from Northern Michigan University.
He taught English in the Green Bay Public School System for 34 years and was active in the GBEA and the WEA. He served on the WEA Legislative Committee and ten years on the State Teacher Retirement Board.
David swam competitively for the YMCA where he was a member for 64 years. In his early years, David was an avid handball and racquetball player. He also enjoyed many years of downhill skiing, boating, fishing, and sailing with family and friends.
Above all else, David's greatest passion was for learning and teaching others. He had an insatiable thirst for knowledge and the desire to learn and share his knowledge with others. The greatest joys in his life were family, friends, neighbors, and his beloved golden retrievers.
David is survived by his loving wife Jan; their children, Henry (Jill) De Wan and grandson, Maxwell, Daniel (Jenna) De Wan; his sister-in-law, Lucy Ann and her children, Mary, Matt, Michelle, Martha, Margie. David was preceded in death by his mother and father and his brother, Jack.
According to David's wishes, there will be a private family service to be held at a later date. Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 920-468-4111, is assisting the family with arrangements.
The family would like to send a special thank you to Dr. David L. Groteluschen, the staff at Green Bay Oncology, and the 3rd floor staff at St. Mary's Hospital for their care and support.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established in David's name.
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1936 - 2010 (74 years)
