Vernon “Buddy” De Cleene, 69, Green Bay, died unexpectedly at a local hospital on July 9, 2016. Born on August 16, 1946, in Green Bay, he is the son of the late Oliver and June (Wilson) De Cleene. On July 11, 1991, he married Kay. Buddy was a passionate Elvis fan who loved his pets and times spent with family.
Buddy is survived by his loving wife, Kay; one brother, Glen De Cleene ; three sisters, Gloria Horkmam, Joanne De Cleene (special friend, Robert Dombrowski), and Julie Goodletson (special friend, Scott Clabots); two nieces, Jennifer (Chris) Johnson, Rose De Cleene; and two great nieces, Lydia and Scarlett Dugan.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother-in-law, Wilbert Horkman; and one nephew, William Burke.
Visitation at Malcore (East) Funeral Home, Thursday from 2-3 p.m., with a memorial service at 3:00 p.m.