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Louis V. DeFord, Jr.

January 7, 1951 -
February 17, 2018
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1 126th Fa

Louis V. DeFord, Jr., 67, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 At Hospice Alliance Hospice House, Pleasant Prairie.

He was born January 7, 1951 in Kenosha to the late Louis V., Sr. and Virginia (Tutlewski) DeFord. He attended local schools.

Louie honorably served our county in the United States Marine Corps. Later he served in the National Guard and Army Reserve; retiring with a total service of 23 years.

On November 30, 1996, he was united in marriage to Karen Jerome.

For many years, Louie was employed by AMC/Chrysler Corporation until his retirement.

Louie was a member of the Danish Brotherhood and a recent member of the Apostolic Faith Church. He loved his German Shorthair dogs, along with hunting and fishing.  He enjoyed traveling; especially to Northern Wisconsin and lived in Park Falls for many years. He was loved by all and his sense of humor will be missed.

He is survived by his wife, Karen; his children, Danielle (Paul) Rasmussen of Kenosha, David (Heather) Jenson of Kenosha and Marcia (Brian) Eddy of Neillsville, WI; eight grandchildren, Gabriel and Sophia Aguilar, Isabelle, Avery and Landon Jenson, Hunter and Logan Yanel and AnnaMarie Eddy; three brothers, Arthur, Allen (Candy) and Lonnie DeFord; a sister, Bonnie (Jason) McClay; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Service Info

Funeral Services honoring Louie’s life will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home, 3720 39th Avenue, Kenosha, WI. Interment will follow in Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery with full military honors

  • Posted by:
    Char Hagerty

    Karen, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I'm thankful that I had the privilege of knowing Louis and to hear his many stories that he shared. He will be missed. Praying for you that God will bring you comfort during this time and the days ahead.

  • Posted by:
    Chris Lober

    My condolences to the family of Louie Deford. Your wit, guidance, calming influence and support are the things I remember about your loved one while we served together in the great Survey Section of the 126th Field Artillery during the 1990's. While you often had your unique ways of dealing with issues at hand, the way you handled them usually brought a smile to my face as I look back at those days. "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." Numbers 6:23-26

  • Posted by:
    Jeff Wazelle

    Louis was a great friend for many years. No matter how tired or burdened you could be by the mission we’re we tasked with, Louis was always able to lighten the mood with his sense of humor. He still had it the last time I saw him. God bless you Louis and your family. ??

  • I will always remember his sense of humor . He was one of a kind my prayers are with his family.