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James J DeToy 1922 - 2006

James Joseph DeToy of Brandon, Minnehaha County, South Dakota was born on March 26, 1922 in Jasper, Pipestone County, Minnesota United States, and died at age 84 years old on June 2, 2006 in Brandon, Minnehaha County, SD. James DeToy was buried at Saint Joseph Cemetery 146 MN-269, in Jasper, Pipestone County, MN.

James Joseph DeToy

Jim Detoy

Brandon, Minnehaha County, South Dakota 57005

March 26, 1922

Jasper, Pipestone County, Minnesota, 56144, United States

June 2, 2006

Brandon, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, 57005, United States

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Introduction

James Joseph Detoy was the son of Louis J DeToy (1893-1986) and Margerita L DeWitte (1904-1992). He was born on March 26, 1922 on the family farm just east of Jasper, MN, where he was raised and attended country school and often rode his pony, Buster, to the country school. He had siblings including Leona Lucille (1924-1993), Helen Clemice (born 1928), Marie Margaret (born 1931), Clara June (1935-2005), and Carol Mae Detoy (1937-1998). Jim completed high school and then helped on the family farm until he enlisted into the United States military on January 23, 1942. He volunteered for infantry duty overseas and was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 222 Regiment, 42nd Rainbow Infantry Division. He fought in the European Theater of France and Germany, and took part in the liberation of the German Concentration Camp in Dachau. Jim was discharged from the Army on January 4, 1946 and was awarded two Battle Stars, Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster and Combat Infantry Badge. Alter his time in the Army, Jim returned to Jasper to work with his father on the family farm. He married Lillian Lillian Elsie Novak (born 1926) on September 16, I947 and they had a son together, Anthony "Tony" Wayne Detoy (1951-2010). He and his family later moved to Brandon, South Dakota where heworked on a small farm for 25 years and worked for the Brandon Valley School District and the City of Brandon for several years. James DeToy passed away peacefully at his home on June 2, 2006. Read more about his life in the James J DeToy: Obituary.
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March 26, 1922

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Jasper, Pipestone County, Minnesota 56144, United States

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Ethnicity & Family History

He was a white of European decent. His mother, Margerita L DeWitte, was born in Kluizen, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium and his father, Louis J DeToy, was born in tkinson, Henry, Illinois, USA.
Nationality & Locations

James was born and raised in Pipestone County Minnesota living in Jasper and Elmer Minnesota, USA. He served overseas in the military from 1942-1946 and upon discharge, moved back to the family farm near Jasper. In the 1960's he moved to Brandon, Minnesota, South Dakota, USA where he would live the remainder of his life.
Early Life & Education

James completed his education through grammar school. It was known that he would sometimes ride his horse named Buster into the county school.
Religious Beliefs

Jim was a member of Risen Savior Catholic Church. While he could not attend Sunday Mass at the church, he never missed the Sunday morning TV broadcast.
Military Service

James DeToy enlisted into the United States Army on January 23, 1942 in Fort Snelling Minnesota (Military serial#: 17048034). His terms of enlistment were, "Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law". He volunteered for infantry duty overseas and was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 222 Regiment, 42nd Rainbow Infantry Division. Jim saw combat in the European Theater of both France and Germany. He took part in the liberation of the German Concentration Camp in Dachau. He received two Battle Stars, Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster and Combat Infantry Badge among other awards. Jim was discharged from the Army on January 4, 1946.
Professional Career

After James returned from military service, he worked with his father on the family farm near Jasper, MN. He later moved to Brandon South Dakota in 1962, and worked on a small farm for 25 years just south of Brandon. He also worked for the Brandon Valley School District and the City of Brandon for several years.
Personal Life & Family

He was a life long member of the Brandon VEW, receiving his 60-year pin.
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Death

June 2, 2006

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Brandon, Minnehaha County, South Dakota 57005, United States
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Saint Joseph Cemetery 146 MN-269, in Jasper, Pipestone County, Minnesota 56144, United States
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Obituary

Brandon - lames I. DeToy, 84, died peacefully at his home on Friday. June 2, 2006. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at Risen Savior Catholic Church in Brandon, with interment at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery near Jasper, MN. Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM Monday, lune 5, at Risen Savior Catholic Church in Brandon, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 to 7:00 PM and a Liturgical Wake Service beginning at 7:00 PM. James Joseph DeToy was born to Louis and Margaret (DeWitte) DeToy on March 26, 1922 on the family farm just east of Jasper, MN, where he was raised and attended country school. Many times Jim rode his pony. Buster, to the country school. Jim completed his education and helped on the family farm until his enlistment into the army on January 23, 1942. He volunteered for infantry duty overseas and was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 222 Regiment, 42nd Rainbow Infantry Division. Jim saw combat in the European Theater of both France and Germany. He took part in the liberation of the German Concentration Camp in Dachau. Jim was immensely proud of having fought for and protected the freedoms of this country. He received, among other awards, two Battle Stars, Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster and Combat Infantry Badge. Jim was discharged from the Army on January 4, 1946. He was a life long member of the Brandon VEW, receiving his 60-year pin. Alter the war, Jim went to work with his father on the family farm near Jasper, MN. He married Lillian Novak on September 16, I947. Jim left farming in 1962 at Jasper and worked on a small farm for 25 years just south of Brandon. He also worked for the Brandon Valley School District and the City of Brandon for several years. Jim was a member of Risen Savior Catholic Church. While he could not attend Sunday Mass at the church, he never missed the Sunday morning TV broadcast. Jim is remembered by his loving wife and care giver of 58 years, Lillian, Brandon, SD; two sons, James (Sara) DeToy, Rapid City, SD and Tony, Pierre, SD; four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; three sisters, Helen (Don) DeSchepper, Jasper, MN, Irene (Chuck) Padgett, Sioux Falls, SD, and Marie Martinson, Jasper, MN; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Clara Elverson, Carol Zimprich, and Leona Stelling: 2 sons; and 3 daughters. A complete obituary and online registry is available at www.georgebook.com. Published in the Argus-Leader Newspaper (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) on Sunday, June 04, 2006.

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Detoy, Cameil (Dec 14, 1887 - Feb 1970) Detoy, Dorothy (Aug 22, 1925 - Apr 16, 2004) Detoy, Daniel (Aug 22, 1928 - Feb 1977) Detoy, Thomas (Jan 22, 1924 - Mar 20, 2001) Detoy, Louis (Feb 3, 1893 - Jun 1986) Detoy, Margaret (Feb 26, 1904 - Jan 22, 1992) Detoy, Clemence (Nov 8, 1892 - Jul 1983) Detoy, Hazel (Nov 29, 1896 - May 19, 1994) Detoy, Anthony (Dec 31, 1951 - Oct 29, 2010) Detoy, Robert (Apr 20, 1933 - Jan 4, 2004)

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