Altstadt, David J. Age 67 of Apple Valley, MN. Passed away Mon. 6/23/08 after an extended illness. Born 3/1/41 in Perham, MN. Perham HS graduate class of ‘59 and Moorhead State University class of ‘65. Survived by wife Karen, daughter Molly Hoyle (Gary) of Lakeville, granddaughters Rebekah and Joanna Hoyle, brother Tom Altstadt (Mary) of Lakeville, sisters Carol Hoss (Bob) of Fargo, ND, Mary Altstadt of Perham, MN, many aunts and uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by parents Art and Mildred, brothers Mike and Kevin Altstadt. David Altstadt worked in oil and gas exploration at Apache Corporation and Kearns Oil and Gas and as an investment broker at Allison Williams and Wallace Securities. Memorial service 11:00AM Friday, June 27, 2008 at Wooddale Church, 6300 Shady Oak Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344. www.wooddale.org Visitation 1 hour prior. Memorials preferred. www.albinchapel.com Albin Chapel 952-914-9410
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Karen,
I am shocked and saddened by Dave's passing. I really looked forward to fishing with him every year for over 30 years. My condolences to you and the family. We have and will miss being with Dave every spring.
BJ
BJ Walker
June 26, 2008 | Pittsburgh, PA
Dear Karen and Molly,
I am so sorry to hear about Dave! I can't even imagine all the emotions you are going through at a time like this. I have fond memories of Dave through you Molly. All the times we enlisted in his help during college, whether it be building our dorm loft, moving furniture or taking us tubing at your cabin. He will truly be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let Paul and I know if there's anything we can do to help....
Erin Holte
June 26, 2008 | Rosemount, MN
Karen and Molly -
Jeanne and I and all of us at Palisade are very saddended by Dave's passing and for your loss. I had the wonderful opportunity to get to know Dave and work with him over the last 15 years and I am the better for it. His scrutiny with your finances and his devotion to always doing what was 'right' helped me to be better at my job and to serve not only Dave, but all of my clients better. Dave was not only my client, but Dave was a good friend. I very much enjoyed our...
Peter Rocca
June 25, 2008 | Plymouth, MN
Dear Karen and Molly,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Having worked with Dave for ten years at Apache, I have many fond memories. Perhaps my favorite occurred during our trip to London following the Offshore program. I remember encouraging you, Karen, to go shopping, saying with a smile, "I know Dave would want you to spend money and have a good time." The look on his face when I told him you'd gone shopping for Wedgewood china was priceless.
I, as will you, will hold...
Paul Howey
June 25, 2008 | Leicester, NC
