Detaege, Richard J.
Richard J. Detaege, 82, town of Oconto, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013,
at his home. Dick was born Sept. 30, 1930, in Oconto, to the late Henry and
Margaret (Leneau) Detaege. He married Barbara Mayo on July 12, 1958. She
preceded him in death on February 19, 2009. Dick served his country in the
U.S. Navy. Dick was a farmer his entire life, operated both dairy and beef
farms in his lifetime. He was a member of Holy Trinity Parish, Oconto.
Dick is survived by two sons, Kevin (Blanca) Detaege; Daniel Detaege; two
brothers, Raymond (Patricia) Detaege; Bernard Detaege; a sister, Dolores
Aubry; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by a brother Byron Detaege.
The family will receive relatives and friends at Holy Trinity Catholic
Church, Oconto, from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. Mass of Christian
Burial will be co-celebrated 11 a.m. Friday at the church by Rev. Joel
Sember and Rev. Bob Karuhn. Burial will be at the Oconto Catholic Cemetery.
The Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto, is assisting the family. Online
condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net.