Delbert D. Duranceau

Delbert D. Duranceau, 86, Wausau passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.

He was born January 25, 1937 in Brokaw, son of the late Lester and Frances (Richards) Duranceau. On July 14, 1962 he married Bonita Yambrick at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau.  She preceded him in death on August 2, 2009.

For many years Delbert was a vending machine repair technician for Pepsi Co.  He went on to work at Wisconsin Box until he finally retired.  Some of his favorite pastimes included hunting, taking an occasional trip to the casino and fishing, especially ice fishing for Bluegills.

Delbert proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1956 until 1960.

Survivors include his children, Patrick Duranceau, Wausau and Cherie Duranceau, Stevens Point, two brothers, Floyd (Mary) Duranceau, Madison and Leonard (Alice) Duranceau, Mosinee and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents and his wife he was preceded in death by four sisters, Edna, Ione, Audrey and Rosalie and three brothers, Harold, Daniel and Roy.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau.  Entombment will be in Memorial Chapel Mausoleum, Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau on Friday, March 10, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. where full military honors will be conducted.  Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of services all at the Sixth Street funeral home.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com