Daniel DeBroux, of Phlox, died Monday, March 4, 2013 at home under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. He was 70 years old. He was born on February 28, 1943 in Mattoon, a son of Andrew and Appolonia (Van Boxtel) DeBroux. He married Theresa Koeppel on October 9, 1965 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Phlox. She survives.

He was a graduate of Antigo High School with the class of 1961.

He served in the National Guard with the Antigo unit and was called up during the Milwaukee riots in the mid 1960's.

He worked for Zelazoski Wood Products until 1969. Mr. DeBroux was a cheese maker most of his life having started at Schultz Creamery in Phlox, then working for Kraft Co. in Wausau for 17 years retiring in 2008.

He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed making firewood and supplied enough to burn at his home and his children's homes. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, trout fishing and was a Milwaukee Brewer fan. In his quiet time he enjoyed collecting coins and stamps.

In the last three years of his life, while Mr. DeBroux was in hospice, he found satisfaction hooking latch hook rugs. He enjoyed giving the rugs to family and friends.

Survivors including his wife are two daughters Amy DeBroux Annis and husband Jon Annis, Eagle River, Donna (Randy) Wiegert, Neva; three sons Tony (Tresa) DeBroux, Phlox, Steven DeBroux, Phlox, David (Samantha) DeBroux, Antigo; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren;

three sisters Florence (Robert) Bures, Deerbrook, Rosella (Thomas) Waldvogel, Aniwa, Margie Servi, Antigo; a brother Gilbert DeBroux, Wausau.

He was preceded in death by three adult sisters Lucille Housey, Joan Hable, Delores Galicia, and five sisters who died as children: Catherine, Mary, Lorraine, Dorothy and Evelyn; five brothers Alphonse, Adrian, Gerald, Victor and William DeBroux.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Hoffmann and Deacon Tom Hartman officiating. Burial will take place in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in the spring.

Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until the time of services on Thursday at the church.