Geraldine Rita Delebreau

Geraldine Rita Delebreau, born on October 7, 1931, in Green Bay, WI, to the late Fabian and Lena (Derenne) LaCrosse, passed away on September 14, 2023, in Kewaunee, WI. She was a beloved housewife until 1977 when she started working at Olsonite and later went on to work a couple of other places before working until retirement at Volrath.

Geraldine's passing has left a void in the lives of all who knew and loved her. She was a remarkable woman who touched the hearts of those around her with her kindness and unwavering love. Her devotion to her family knew no boundaries, and she will always be remembered as the pillar of love and strength that held them together.

Throughout her life, Geraldine found joy in simple pleasures. Her hobbies consisted of spending precious time with her family, playing cards, attending church services, and being a devoted prayer warrior. She took immense pride in supporting her grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's sporting events; she was their biggest cheerleader. Geraldine's talent as an amazing cook and baker meant that no one left her table hungry. If you did leave hungry, it was your own fault.

However, perhaps one of Geraldine's biggest joys was her enduring marriage of 53 years to her one and only true love, John Delebreau.

Geraldine is survived by her children: Richard (Cheryl) Delebreau - Kewaunee, Nancy (Jim) Kralovetz - Luxemburg, Sandy (Doug) Reckelberg - Kewaunee, Jill (Doug Vickman) Kruse - Kewaunee, Shirley (Joe) Kassner - Kewaunee, Michelle (Gary) Kruse - Kewaunee. She was also a cherished grandmother to Stacy (Dale) Kinjerski, Shane (Jennifer) Delebreau, Kelly (special friend Tom Kuehl) Kralovetz, Kristen (Cory) Helms, Tina (special friend Joe Stangel) Kralovetz, Kevin Kralovetz, Tracy (Jeff) LeCaptain, Tammy (special friend Josh Figlinski) Husnik, Travis Husnik, Kerri (Matt) Schlies, Katie (fiancé Chris Kuehl) Husnik, Tyler (fiancé Courtney Boehm) Reckelberg, Amanda (Michael) Chevalier, Brandon (Tressa) Kruse, Casey (Kraig) Gretz, Sara (Travis) Squires, Ashley (Ryan) Vandermause, Erica (Al) Janisch, Alex (Kaitlyn) Kassner, Ryan Zellner, Haley (fiancé Joe Pribek) Paplham, Garet (special friend Brooke Walechka) Kruse, Ethan (special friend Evelyn Armenta) Kruse, Caleb Kruse; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Norbert (JoAnne) Delebreau, Donald (Jeanette) Delebreau, Robert Juza. Additionally, she leaves behind 27 great-grandchildren and 10 step-great-grandchildren.

Geraldine is preceded in death by her husband John Delebreau; parents Fabian and Lena LaCrosse; stepmother Josephine; brother David LaCrosse; stepbrother Jack (Carol) Hoffman; sister Marcela (Lawrence) Thiry; and stepsister Marie (Marvin) DeJardin. She also joins in eternal rest with her loved in-laws: Theophile and Veronica Delebreau (Catherine), Albert (Rita) Delebreau, Florence (Leland) Paul, Edward (Agnes) Delebreau, Joseph (Ernestine) Delebreau, and Donna Juza.

A visitation service for Geraldine will be held on September 19, 2023, at Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services in Kewaunee, WI. The visitation will take place from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, followed by a prayer service starting at 7:00 PM. On September 20, there will be another visitation service from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Therese Parish, St. Joseph's Site in Pilsen, WI. This will be followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM. Finally, entombment will take place at Shrine of the Good Shepherd in Green Bay, WI, starting at 2:00 PM. Online condolence messages may be shared at KinnardFCS.com.

Geraldine Rita Delebreau lived a life full of love and devotion to her family. Her spirit and the memories she created will forever live on in their hearts. May she rest in eternal peace.

A special thank you to the staff at Paradise Estates, Kewaunee Health Services, and especially Unity Hospice.