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David Purdy Obituary

Purdy, David A. Loyal, kind, caring, dedicated servant. Born to Eternal Life Oct. 11, 2015 at age 59 years. Preceded in death by his wife Cecile-Marie Purdy and her twin Michael Bartowitz, and his parents Donald and Dorothy Purdy. Beloved companion of Kathleen Epping. Loving father of Melisa (Paul) Purdy-Unger and John and Gregg Purdy. Dear grandfather of Davis and Henry. Also survived by brothers Jeff, Skip, Gregg, Kurt, Scott and Terry, and many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Visitation with open casket from 9:30am until 10am, with additional visitation from 10am until the time of Mass at 11am on Sat. Oct. 17, 2015, all at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 5400 W. Washington Blvd., Milwaukee. Private burial St. George Cemetery, Kenosha, WI. In lieu of flowers, donations to Zachariah's Acres at zachariahsacres.org or St. Sebastian Church requested. Stand strong U.S.W. 1114!

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Oct. 14, 2015.

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Tim Kaja

October 26, 2015

I am so sorry. Dave was a great friend at work.He will be missed. Dave would take the time to help anyone. I am going to miss talking to him every day.

Nathaniel Ragatz

October 18, 2015

My sympathies. Whenever I met him he was always a friendly, decent, and helpful man. I hope you have many good memories to remember him by.

Maggie Blaha

October 17, 2015

To Dave's family and Kathy, I just learned of this tragic happening and feel so badly for all of you. I was one of the 8 o'clock people who asked him for his name after he had been coming for a while. Seems like so long ago. We generally had a comment to make but he always made us feel so welcome taking care of our side of the church. We always shared a good hearty handshake. My heart goes out to all of you. Know that he will be remembered in our prayers esp on Sunday morning.
Hugs,
Maggie Blaha

Frank Helebrant

October 15, 2015

I'm very sorry for your loss. I'm a safety trainer for the USW/TMC and I trained with Dave for many years. I will miss him very much. He was a great man.

Scott Converse

October 15, 2015

Melisa, John and Greg,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are for you and your family. Your father was one of the great ones. He was always full of fun and energy. You are his amazing legacy. He was so proud of each of you.

Jessie Grambort

October 14, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss. I've been thinking of you and hope you take care of yourself, Gregg. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

marv kirschnik

October 14, 2015

My deepest sympathy to you and yours..David was a friend and coworker at Joygobal. Sincere and honest..I will miss him and remember Dave in my prayers..Marv Kirschnik

Lisa Jacobs

October 14, 2015

Melisa and Paul~ I'm so sorry for your loss. May you have many wonderful memories to cherish.

Beautiful Family Day.

October 14, 2015

Linda Smith

October 14, 2015

Melissa and Family,

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your father.

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Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Sebastian Catholic Church

5400 W. Washington Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53218

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17

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Sebastian Catholic Church

5400 W. Washington Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53218

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17

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Sebastian Catholic Church

5400 W. Washington Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53218

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