David Derzon Obituary

Derzon, David Milwaukee County, Glendale. Died December 20, 2007, of a Glicoma Astrocytoma (brain cancer). David volunteered at age 17 ½, with mother's signature, in the Air Force after Pearl Harbor. He was a Bombardier (1036) during World War II from Tinian Islands on Japan. After the war, David worked with his father and uncle, first in a hardware store and then as an auctioneer where he first discovered the value of rare coins. David contributed to his country and community throughout his life, not just as a War Veteran. He also worked for the Milwaukee Police Department as an Auctioneer. Every year for approximately 20 years, he auctioned off stolen and unclaimed items for the Police Department. David was the senior and well-respected coin dealer in Milwaukee County for the past 57 years. He will be remembered for his honesty, his joyful humor and extreme generosity. He had a quiet intelligence that flowed freely to all around him. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Johnson), his two sons, Alan (Dalyn) and Mark Derzon, his nephew, Steve Lawent (Barb). He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Lori Laatsch (Rick), brother-in-law, Paul Johnson, family and many friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions to cancer research of your choice, or Congregation Beth Israel on Green Bay Avenue, Glendale. Funeral services 11:00 AM Friday, December 21, 2007, at Northshore Funeral Services, 3601 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood. Interment Second Home Cemetery, 3705 S. 43 St., Milwaukee. BLANE GOODMAN FUNERAL SERVICE Online guestbook and information www.blanegoodmanfunerals.com (262) 241-4444

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Dec. 21, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for David Derzon

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John and Nancy Wilson

December 24, 2007

It was very sad to hear of the passing of David Derzon who was a good friend and a great numismatist. We have known David for many years and visited him at the coin store many times when we lived in Milwaukee. We always found him to be friendly and honest. He always had a smile on his face and a cordial greeting when our paths crossed. We will miss him and want to give our sympathy and condolences to his family. Sincerely, John and Nancy Wilson, Ocala, FL

Missy Fry

December 22, 2007

It's so hard to think about what to write here... to somehow sum up a person's entire life within the limits of not only words.. but of a mere paragraph. Uncle Dave was so much to so many people. He will always be remembered for his intelligence, clever sense of humor, and his kindness. I'll always remember his smile and remember seeing him take his last dance with his sister, who just passed away a couple months before him. I imagine them together now, happy and cancer-free, watching over our family. I wish I could've known Uncle Dave more as I got older, but my memories of him are all still so vivid and I will forever love and miss him. I hope that we can all appreciate the time we did have with Uncle Dave, and know that he lived a very long life full of so much happiness and success. I feel very sad that I won't see him again until I make my pass into the next life, but also fortunate that I knew someone who was so amazing that it makes me feel this crappy.
Uncle Dave, you will never be forgotten by anyone who knew you. You have forever touched my life and you will truly be missed!
I love you!

Andrew Kimmel

December 22, 2007

Aside from being the consummate businessman, he was always a gentleman, a teacher, and above all, a friend. We will miss him deeply.

Oleg Yudkin

December 22, 2007

I enjoyed many evenings talking about everything when I lived in the same building as David. I loved listening to David's stories about the war, and his experience with coins. He was a very good man. I will miss him.

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MARK MOORE

December 21, 2007

David was one of the kindest people I have ever met. I met him when I was 13 years old. I was buying and selling jewelry and coins for the last 35 years. He was a Man of honor and dignity. My wife and I will miss him deeply. They just don't make them like David anymore..... I also send my deepest sympathy to his wife, family and friends. He will be missed by all the people that he has touched throughout his life.

Sincerely, Mark & Julie Moore

Greg Schroeder

December 21, 2007

So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed many very good and thoughtful discussions with David, and wish I had gained more of his wisdom and taken more of his good advice.

RUSSELL, JUDY & KEN KONIG

December 21, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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