Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 5, 2024, age 77.
Survived by his daughters Candy (Steve) LaMonte and Chris (Ron Phillips) Derbique; grandchildren Kayla (Jessy) Roy, Justin (Lexi) LaMonte, Rebecca (fiancé Mark Emmendorfer) LaMonte; great-grandchildren Nora Roy, Jaxon Roy and Liam LaMonte; sister-in-laws Elena Novaco-Derbique and Lillie (the late Robert Fenney) Albright; brother-in-law Lenny (the late Marianne) Siesco Sr.; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Preceded in death by his loving wife Sharon (nee Fenney); brother Thomas Derbique; sister Marlene (Ron) Arneson; parents Clayton and Ginger (nee Spinti) Derbique.
Geno was an avid outdoorsmen. Geno was a two-time Purple Heart recipient for his service as a United States Marine during the Vietnam War.
Memorial Visitation to be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Krause Funeral Home, 9000 West Capitol Drive Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Memorial Service to follow. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to the American Cancer Society and/or the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center.