Dewain William Locy

1930 - 2015  (85 years)

• Name	Dewain William Locy
  Born	25 May 1930	Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin
  Gender	Male
  Died	11 Oct 2015	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin
  Person ID	I9171	Little Chute Genealogy
  Last Modified	13 Oct 2015

  
  

  Father	Henry J Weyenberg Locy,   b. 30 Sep 1904, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin ,   d. 22 Dec 1994, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin  (Age 90 years)
  Mother	Geraldine C Nelson,   b. 31 Aug 1907, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin ,   d. 05 Mar 1994, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin  (Age 86 years)
  Married	12 Sep 1925	St John Nepomucene Church, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin
  Family ID	F1185	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Patricia Murphy,   b. 17 Mar 1930, Freedom, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin ,   d. 27 Oct 2016, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin  (Age 86 years)
  Married	30 Jun 1951	St Nicholas Church, Freedom, Wisconsin
  Children	1. Diane Lynn Locy   2. Colleen Locy   3. Raymond W Locy   4. Susan Ellen Locy   5. Lori Locy
  Last Modified	21 Jul 2022
  Family ID	F3025	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Dewain William Locy, age 85, of Appleton, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at home. Dewain was born in Little Chute on May 25, 1930, son of the late Henry and Geraldine (Nelson) Locy. He went to St. John School in Little Chute before going to work on the family farm. In 1951, Dewain married Patricia Murphy. They would enjoy 64 years of marriage and raise five children together. Dewain was a hardworking man; driving truck for Olson Trucking and C.W. Transport while growing his professional painting business for Van's Reality and Construction for over 40 years. When not at work, Dewain enjoyed camping, polka music and spending time with his family. He will always be remembered as a man of great faith and the rock of his family. Dewain is survived by his loving wife: Patricia Locy; his children: Diane (Mike) Reddy, Colleen (Rich) Reitzner, Ray (Kris) Locy, Sue (Mark) Murphy and Lori (Karen Davis) Locy; grandchildren: Ryan (Meaghan) Reddy, Kelly (James) Konkle, Brad (Lindsey) Reitzner, Shane (Hannah) Reitzner, Craig (Susan) Locy, Scott Locy, Amy (Kyle) Martell, Jason (Cindy) Murphy, Alicia (Dan) Marx and Brent Murphy; he is further survived by seven great grandchildren; siblings: Alice (Bob) Weyers, Jim (Betty) Locy, Jerry (Mary Ellen) Locy, Tom (Deb) Locy and Mary Gloudemans. He will also be missed by his nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Geraldine Locy; his mother and father-in-law: Raymond and Marion Murphy; his siblings: Donald (Floss) Locy, Dorothy (Harold) Bissing, David (Ruth) Locy, Delores (Gene) Driessen, John (Yvonne) Locy and Roger Gloudemans; and great grandchild Brayden Murphy. The Funeral Liturgy for Dewain will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2015, at ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH, 500 West Marquette St. Appleton, with Father William Van Dynhoven officiating. A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 537 North Superior St. Appleton, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. and again at CHURCH on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Dewain's name. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com. Dad - our inspiration, you worked hard, had a sense of humor and molded us into who we are today. You will always be in our hearts.