Daniel Betzinger

Daniel Joseph Betzinger, 63, died peacefully at Odd Fellows Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family on November 7, 2020.

Born on September 30, 1957 in Oconto Falls, he is the son of Alex and Gerry (Kiefer) Betzinger.

Following his education at St Joseph Grade School and West Green Bay High School, he pursued his studies at NWTC earning his Associate Degree in Machine Design and Draftmanship. Dan enjoyed making people laugh; he was always full of fun. He enjoyed music and loved to play the drums. He was a very good artist and enjoyed cooking on the grill for his family. Dan was a boy scout leader for a decade, he taught religious education at St. Bernard's Church and was a big fan of the Green Bay Packers.

Dan celebrated his marriage to Gloria Jean DeVillers on July 8, 1978 and together have enjoyed 42 years of love and dedication to each other and to their children and grandchildren. Seeing his grandchildren always brought him great joy and big smiles to his face.

Dan is survived by his loving wife Gloria; two children, Daniel (Kinsey) Betzinger of Caseyville, IL; Heather (Jeremy) Patz of Abrams; six grandchildren: Lydia, Emerson and Grayson Betzinger; Darian, Dawson and Dayton Patz; mother-in-law Agnes DeVillers; Sharon (Bruce) Meulemans; Marilyn (Duane) Buss; Kathleen (Charles) Crossman; Dawn Wisinski; Judith (Daniel) Hartlieb; Sandra (Mark) Jermolowicz; David (Stephanie) DeVillers; Debbie DeVillers. He is also survived by his mother Geraldene "Gerry" Betzinger; siblings, Darlene (Mike) Schoen, Eileen (Dave) Clark, Chris (Jeff) Wilson, Val (Dan) Bunnell, Nancy Betzinger, John Betzinger, Lori (Ollie) Perkins. He's further survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dan is preceded in death by his father, Alex; the Kiefer and Betzinger grandparents, nephew Scott Schoen, father-in-law August DeVillers, and brother-in-law Wayne DeVillers.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Newcomer Green Bay Chapel (340 S. Monroe Ave. Green Bay) from 9 am to 11 am. A memorial service will follow at 11 am. To leave an online condolence please visit www.newcomergreenbay.com.

The family would like to extend a loving and heartfelt thanks to the staff at Odd Fellows Nursing Home for their care and patience shown to Dan for many years. Also a special thank you to Unity Hospice for the extra care and comfort given to Dan during his final days.