Meri E. DeBruin Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Meri E. DeBruin of Combined Locks, Wisconsin, who passed away on January 21, 2024 at the age of 71. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Valentyne and Sis Valentyne; her brother Denny Valentyne (Jan); her sister-in-law Sandie Valentyne; and her parents-in-law, Clayton and Toby DeBruin.
She is survived by: her husband Lari DeBruin; her sons, Ben (Jen), Eric (Keri), Danny (Katie) and Troy DeBruin (Beth); her grandchildren, Leighton DeBruin, Mason, Brayden Skorstad, Mae, Louisa DeBruin, Silas, Sully DeBruin, Karleigh and Cameron DeBruin; her brother Dave Valentyne (Carol); and her in-laws, Deb McCormick (Timm), Tammy Van Stippen (Marty) and Steve DeBruin (Ramona). She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in Meri's name to benefit the Children's Hospital.
