Gary Debyl

Gary L. DeByl, age 72, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 9, 2020 after a 6-year journey with renal disease. The son of Leo and Evelyn DeByl, he was born in Green Bay Wisconsin in 1948. He is a 1966 graduate of West High and the first graduating class of the University of Wisconsin Green Bay in 1971. On October 10, 1970, Gary married Jan DeBoth, daughter of Elmer and Marian DeBoth of DePere, and they just celebrated their 50th anniversary. Together they had three children: Chad of Egan MN, Sara (Mike) of Rogers, MN and Katie (Jay) Justman of Ashwaubenon. He had seven grandchildren: Lauryn, Kayla, Connor, Cole, Elle, Ian and Easton as well as three brothers; the late John DeByl, Tom DeByl of Phoenix, AZ and Richard DeByl of DePere. He is further survived by Jan’s sister: Sarah (Ed) Johnston of Franklin, TN, Mary Kay (Doug Staidl) Basten of De Pere, Judy (Glenn) Lehnert of De Pere; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Gary always loved a good political discussion. After graduation, Gary worked for the Brown County Planning Department until his election to Brown County Register of Deeds in 1974. He served as Register of Deeds for 10 years and in 1985, accepted a position in Sacramento, CA where he worked in Sales and Marketing for the 3M Corp. In 1991 the family returned to Green Bay where he continued his career in sales and marketing working for Astra Zeneca Pharmaceutical Company and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Gary also was an adjunct instructor at NWTC and worked as a consultant for the State of Wisconsin in the U.S. 41 Road Project.
Gary was so proud of his political life working on campaigns of governors and state and county officials.
Family and friends may visit at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N Webster Ave, De Pere, on Friday, November 20, 2020 from 3:00pm until 6:00pm. A sharing of memories will be held at 5:00pm.
Our family would like to thank the DaVita Dialysis on Riverside Drive, especially Chrissy, Niki, Donna, Ryan, Kim, and staff, Dr. Steven Neu, Dr. Mark Jenson for their care and friendship, as well as to De Pere Fire and Rescue for their compassionate efforts.