Burial Date: 2026-01-19
Service Date: January 19, 2026
Visitation Info: Linnemann Funeral Home Erlanger
Interment Info: Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Service Info: Linnemann Funeral Home Erlanger

Peter DeBruyn

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Peter Hubert “Pete” DeBruyn, 82, of Erlanger, Kentucky, passed away on January 13, 2026, just one day after celebrating his 82nd birthday. 

Pete was born on January 12, 1944, in Limburgh, Holland, to the late Henry and Maria (née Alartz) DeBruyn. He later made his home in Northern Kentucky. 

Pete was an avid outdoorsman who especially loved deer hunting, hiking, fishing, and camping. Known for his quiet humor and practical nature, he rarely went anywhere without a spoon tucked into his shirt pocket in case he stopped for ice cream—and always a napkin, because, as he liked to say, “you never know when you need them.” 

He worked for Bluegrass Quality Meats for 35 years, a long and proud career marked by dedication and reliability. In addition, Pete selflessly served his community as a volunteer firefighter with the Erlanger Fire Department for 23 years. 

In addition to his parents, Pete was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jacqueline DeBruyn; his son-in-law, Tim Inabnit; his sister-in-law, Shahana DeBruyn; and brother in law, Jerry Hoobler.

He is survived by his children, Jeff DeBruyn, Sonya Inabnit, Robin DeBruyn, and Sharon Bailey; his grandchildren, Brittney and Beau (Ashley) Inabnit, Daylan and Tanner Bailey, Jessica DeBruyn, Amber (Cody) Ashcraft, Rachael (Billy) Wagner, Angela DeBruyn, and James Loveless; 19 great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Harry (Diana) DeBruyn, Gert (David) Rouse, Elizabeth “Liz” (Charlie) Bailey, and John DeBruyn, his sister in law, Carol Hoobler, brother in law, Daryl (Marilyn) McCall as well as many nieces and nephews. 

A visitation for Pete will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Linnemann Funeral Homes in Erlanger, Kentucky, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Alzheimer’s research or the American Cancer Society.

Monday
19
January
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Linnemann Funeral Home Erlanger

30 Commonwealth Avenue
Erlanger KY 41018
Monday
19
January
1:00 pm

Linnemann Funeral Home Erlanger

30 Commonwealth Avenue
Erlanger KY 41018

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Address: 3227 Dixie Hwy ERLANGER, KY 41018
Thursday
1
January
12:00 am - 12:00 am

Peter DeBruyn


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Walking Angel

Pete was the most amazing, caring, loving, patient, and funny person I have ever met. I met Pete when I joined the St. Vincent team back in 2021 and Pete always made me feel special and welcome. He had a great passion in everything he did, including his work. He made everyone laugh and it was always so nice to see Pete because no matter what type of day you were having, Pete always made it better, happier. Pete sure did love his ice cream and snacks in general. I could always offer him something, a cookie, a chocolate, and iced tea, he always had room for more no matter if he’d just eaten, lol. He would always say “im not sure if I can have that, im on a diet”, and we would all laugh so hard because we knew he didnt mean it. Pete will be so dearly missed and although hes not here in person I know that hes watching over us making sure we continue to do our best. And making sure we sweep the correct way, lol. Dont worry Pete, i learned from you not to miss any trash, lol. He is not only now our special Angel, because somehow he always was to begin with. We love you so much, Pete. ❣️

Sorry for your lost

Sorry to hear your dad passed