Obituary of Hope (Saunders) DeBauche - May 24, 2007

Green Bay Presss Gazette.


May 25, 2007

DeBauche, Mrs. Bernard (Hope) :  Mrs. Bernard (Hope) DeBauche, 85, Green Bay, died Thursday, May 24, 2007 at a local nursing home following a long illness.  She was born July 28, 1921 in Green Bay, to William and Violet (Poquet) Saunders.  On Dec. 28, 1943, Hope was united in marriage to Bernard DeBauche in Green Bay.  He preceded her in death on Feb 4, 1999.  Hope was a lifelong member of West Side Moravian Church and was a member of the choir.  She was a very devoted mother and grandmother and especially enjoyed the time she spent with her family.  Hope enjoyed flower gardening and was known as the "Flower Lady".  She also enjoyed camping and traveling with her husband, Bernard and hr family in her young days.  Hope was also known as a wonderful artist.  She is survived by a daughter and son in law, JoAnne and Robert Ploerderl, Green Bay, a son and daughter in law, James "Jim" and Shelly DeBauche, Town of Scott, four grand children; Troy Ploerderl and his special friend Tanya Powers, Amy Ploederl, Debbie Ploederl, Nicole DeBauche, all of Green bay, three great grand children, Connor, Frank, Samantha Ploederl, Nathan Ploederl, a brother, James Saunders, Green Bay, a sister and brother in law, Mae and Richard Raneir, Green Bay, two sisters-in-law, Ida Mae DeBauche, Carol Saunders, both of Green Bay, several nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard, her parents, a daughter, Judith Mueller, a son-in law, Norbert Mueller, three brothers and one sister....Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.


Submitted by Pat Matzke