In Angels' arms you were taken away...inside our hearts you will always stay.

Cary A. Dequaine, age 68, Champion, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, December 30, 2025. He was born on September 1, 1957, to the late Walter E. Dequaine and Ann F. (Polasik) Dequaine.

Cary grew up in Champion, WI where he spent the early years of his life at the family-owned bars, The Dequaine's Palm Garden and later resided at Dequaine's Bay View Club.  Cary married his best friend and the love of his life Joan (Servais) on September 7, 1985, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Champion.

Cary graduated from Luxemburg-Casco High School in 1975 and went on to NWTI taking courses in Auto Body. He worked a number of jobs at several businesses including Bay Ship Yard's in Sturgeon Bay, Schreiber Cheese in Green Bay, Carver Boats in Pulaski, AmPlas in Green Bay, and American FlexPack in Green Bay, retiring in 2023. Cary was on the Luxemburg-Casco School Board from 2008-2018. He was elected to the Town of Green Bay Board of Supervisors in April of 2001 and became the Chairman in 2019.

Cary had many hobbies. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, his trips to Nebraska and various NASCAR Races, shooting in pool leagues, shooting trap, riding his Sportster, antiquing, going to estate sales, and most importantly, spending time with his family and friends. His grandchildren were his world. 

Cary was known to have a great sense of humor, was very loyal to family and friends, and was always there to help when people needed it.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Joan; and their two daughters, Alycia (Mike) Pribyl of Champion and Beth Dequaine of Champion; grandchildren, Hudson, Weston and Tamara; one sister Cheryl Dequaine of Champion; three brothers, Craig (Kathy) Dequaine of Luxemburg, Chris (Carol) Dequaine of West De Pere, and Clair Dequaine of Champion; godchildren Jennifer (Dequaine) Jannette and Curtis Dequaine; brothers-in-law Randy (Marion) Servais of Champion, Ken (Anne) Servais of Champion, Mike (Kim Anders) Servais of Green Bay; sisters-in-law Shari Vogel of Kiel, Nancy (Kevin) Zellner of Champion, and Ann (Bill) Freeman of Green Bay; many nieces and nephews.

Cary was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Ann Dequaine; his father-in-law and mother-in-law Francis and Ethelreda Servais; and extended family members.

Friends may call 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at St. Joseph Church, Champion. Closing parish prayer service 7:00 p.m. with Deacon Bob Miller officiating. Visitation will continue between 9:00 and 10:45 a.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026, at St. Joseph Church, Champion. Funeral 11:00 a.m. on Friday at the church with Father Patrick Beno officiating. Entombment at the Shrine of the Good Shepherd Mausoleum, Green Bay.

Kinnard Funeral Home, Casco is assisting the Dequaine Family. Online condolences can be shared at KinnardFCS.com.

The family would like to express a special thank you to First Responders, County Rescue, New Franken Fire Department, Eagle III, Brown County Sheriff's Department, and Aurora Emergency Department.