F.X. Brazeau, an old and highly respected resident of Oconto for nearly fifty years, peacefully passed away at his home on Brazeau Avenue at ten o'clock Monday morning, Aug 6, 1917 Deceased was engaged in the general store business in the West ward since coming to Oconto but had relinquished active management of it during recent years owing to his advancing age.
Mr. Brazeau was born April 1st, 1829, at Beauharnois, Province of Quebec, Canada. He came to the United States in about 1846, locating at Two Rivers. From here with several companions he made an overland trip to California during the gold rush, spending six months in making the journey. He later returned to Canada and on October 23, 1855, he was married to Onezime Fortier at St. Benoit, Province of Quebec. With his wife and family he came to Oconto in May, 1870, making the trip by boat from Green Bay to Oconto. He engaged in the store business with his brother, Sam Brazeau, under the firm name Brazeau Brothers, the partnership continuing until 1888, when Sam Brazeau disposed of his interest in the business to L.W. Brazeau from which time the business was conducted under the name of Brazeau & Son.
His wife died September 2, 1898. Mr. Brazeau was a good citizen, upright and fair at all times in his business dealings and his life was blessed with happiness and contentment.
He is survived by six sons and two daughters, J.P. of the town of Brazeau, A.J. of Milwaukee, Dr. G.N. of Racine, Mrs. Archie Salvo of Painesdale, Mich., L.W., Victor, J.D. and Mrs. Lessor of Oconto, all of whom were present for the funeral. He is also survived by his brother, Sam Brazeau, besides 34 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. The funeral was held at nine o'clock Wednesday morning from St. Peter's Church, Rev. Father Looze officiating and the six sons of deceased serving as casket bearers.
Among those from out-of-town who atted the funeral were the following: Frank St. Peter of Menominee, Mrs. M. St. Peter of Norway, Dennis and Adolph Dionne, and O.W. Brazeau and family of Lena, H. King, Ernest McMonigal and family,……………..