DAVID GEORGE MIELKE

David George Mielke, born in Rochester, NY, on November 4, 1934, passed away peacefully at his home in Schaumburg on December 20, 2020. David was proceeded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Cynthia L. Mielke. Over the past 15 years he was also devoted to his loving companion, Patricia Kinsfather. David was the father of Sheree (Ken) Meyer, Scott (Karen) Mielke, William (Mary) Mielke. Dearest Papa to Robert (Rebecca) Meyer, Kristen (Sean) Pelka, Lauren (Ryan) Green, Kara Mielke, Derek (Laura) Mielke, and Meredith Mielke. Great Papa to Joey and Nick Meyer. David's extended family includes several children and grandchildren of his loving companion Patricia Kinsfather. As lifelong resident of Schaumburg since 1962, he was one of twelve founding members of Schaumburg Fire Department. David was part of a group of SFD, along with Schaumburg's Mayor, Robert O. Atcher, that helped establish the "Shindig", which grew to become today's Schaumburg Septemberfest. For more than 40 years he was also a Bus Driver for Schaumburg Transportation/Laidlaw and drove bus #61. He was beloved by many of the students of Lake Park High School and remained friends with many of them throughout their adulthood. David was a lifelong sport enthusiast and dedicated fan to his sons, grandsons, granddaughters and great grandsons at all their activities, both near and far. David followed Nascar, Indy-car, loved the Bears, White Sox, Blackhawks and Bulls, with one eye on the Cubs. David made many friends through coaching baseball and football for Schaumburg SAA. He was also a champion fan of Schaumburg High School and Lake Park High School sports. Dad always loved to be surrounded by his family at all holiday events and especially poolside at his home. Dad, we love you more than words can express, you'll be in our hearts and minds forever and ever. Rest peacefully, hug Mom, Grandma, Grandpa, Bumpa and Nana. Love you forever, Sheree, Scott and Billy. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Online condolences can be given at www.ahlgrimfuneral.com.