1918
2012
Albert DuBois, 94, of Webb Lake, WI, died on Friday, August 3, 2012 at the Benedictine Living Community of Spooner.
Albert Joseph DuBois was born on January 16, 1918 to Peter B. and Philemina (Duchene) DuBois in St. Paul, MN. He was baptized the 10th day of February 1918 as a Roman Catholic. He attended grade school in St. Paul, MN and moved to Scott Township when he was 14. He worked on the Durand farm becoming an honorary member of the family and served in the Conservation Corp before going into the armed services.
He served 4 years in the US Army and spent 3 ½ years in Japan as a prisoner working in a coal mine. He was honored in Wausau as being the last survivor in his 192nd Company of the Bataan Death March. He was decorated with the American Defense Service Ribbon with Bronze Star, Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with Bronze Star, Philippines Defense Ribbon with Bronze Star, 8 Overseas Service Bars, Service Stripe, Army of Occupation Medal and Japan Good Conduct Medal, District Unit Badge, 1st & 2nd Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster and Combat Infantryman Badge. He was able to see the plumes from the atomic bomb when it exploded in Nagasaki, Japan. He was saved by that bomb and Harry Truman.
He worked for the St. Paul U.S. Postal service for over 20 years, retiring in 1978.
Albert is survived by his wife, Dorothy; sons, Ronald and Mike; daughter, Diana, grandchildren and great grandchildren; 8 step children; step grandchildren and step great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his lst wife, Susan; 5 sisters and 3 brothers.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Albert DuBois will be held at 11:00 am, on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at the Sacred Hearts Catholic Church at County Roads A & H with Father Michael Tupa as Celebrant. Visitation will be from 4 – 7 pm on Wednesday at the Dahl Funeral Home in Spooner with a vigil sevice at 7 pm and for 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will take place in the A & H Cemetery.
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August 13, 2012
Travis Bunn
Mike Dubois. I wish to offer my deepest condolences on your loss, your father was an inspiration for his service to our country.... your Father and you are in our prayers
August 12, 2012
Dear Dorothy and family and friends,
I will continue to honor Albert's sacrifice and service on my Fukuoka Camp 17 website. www.lindavdahl.com
Al was one of the first veterans who contacted my students, after they wrote letters, and we are still amazed at the great sacrifice these men gave and endured.
We will do all possible to be sure this neglected area of history is not forgotten.
Linda
Camp Fukuoka 17 History Project Manager
August 9, 2012
Doug Stubbe
Dorothy, It was an absolute honor to get to know you and Al these past 6 years. As a veteran, Al is a hero and deserves the utmost respect for his service. I offer you my most sincere condolences and will keep you, Al, and the family in my prayers.
August 8, 2012
Thomas du Bois
August 7, 2012
Holly Smith Peterson
My thoughts and blessings go out to the family.. Uncle Al you will be missed and you blessed many with your kindness, love and many teachings. I will never forget all you have done for me throughout my life.. i was happy to have been your niece, and to have spent many days with you.... I enjoyed our visits throughout my life time, but more so in your last 13 months.
My thoughts are with you Dorothy, Ronnie, Mike, and Diana..
August 6, 2012
Patty DuBois
Dear Dorothy, I am so sorry for your loss. My mom (Marilyn) told me how you took such good care of Al while in the nursing home. May God bless you for that.
My condolences to you and the DuBois family.
I will not be able to attend his funeral, but will keep him and the family in my prayers.
Eternal rest, grant unto him oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Patty DuBois
August 6, 2012
Evie Steinmetz-Dingmann
Dear Dorothy........you may not remember me, but I used to own D-Ahvee's for Hair in Spooner where Al brought you to have your hair done the day my own husband was being buried.....I have always had high regard for Albert for his military service. My husband Don and I would see you out and about and also at church at A & H.......May he rest now in Peace
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