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David Wilburth Obituary

Wilburth, David A. Age 30, died due to a motorcycle accident Tuesday, July 7, 2009. David, the son of Gary M. and Kathleen A. (nee. Rusk) Wilburth, was born in Milwaukee on May 31, 1979. A graduate of Nathan Hale High School and also of Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Orlando, Florida. His love was for his son Michael, and he had a deep passion for motorcycles. His heart and soul went into building custom bikes, repairs, engineering custom fits, and thinking outside the box. His motto in life was "live life to the fullest". His pastimes were spent hanging out with his cousin Ben, along with his many friends. Our family deeply appreciates all the love and support that has been received from family and friends. David is survived by his father and mother, Gary and Kathleen (nee Rusk) Wilburth of Rochester; his son, Michael; sister, Rochelle (Jim) Gamauf; nephews and niece, Justin, Kyle and Megan; grandparents, Viola Wilburth and Norbert (Betty) Rusk; aunts and uncles, Daniel (Christine) Wilburth, Noreen (Ross) Cheesman, Dawn L. Meyer and Cheryl (Dan) Schnese; cousins, other relatives, and many, many friends. Preceded in death by his grandfather Melvin Wilburth, and uncle James Rusk. Viewing Sunday, July 12, 1:00 PM until 3:45 PM with services at 4:00 PM, all in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, Memorials are suggested to "Michael Wilburth Custodial Account" c/o Citizen's Bank of Mukwonago, P.O. Box 196, East Troy, WI 53120. Mealy Funeral Home, Inc. 225 West Main Street Waterford, Wisconsin 53185 262-534-2233 www.mealyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jul. 10, 2009.

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Tracey Martin

July 13, 2009

David, I can't belive you are gone... I have many fond memories of you, including everything from my wedding on Christmas day.. to the good ol' days of you riding on the hood of my mustang infont of Alicia's mom's house...So many memories...

Nikki Zalewski

July 13, 2009

I went to high school with Dave and he was always someone that could make me laugh and he was someone you relied on. This is such a loss and my heart goes out to his family. I will miss him tremendousbly.

Michael Clancy

July 11, 2009

I was daves roomate for 3 years. He was a great guy. He will be missed.

July 10, 2009

I went to school with david he was a great person to know, he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his whole family.

Chris Chuppa

July 10, 2009

I met Dave through my business (mac tools) and besides being one of my best customers we became great friends. Dave always had a kind word and envited me out every week that I stopped by the shop. Dave was a generous, extreamly talented and great hearted man. dave will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his son and family.

BJ Carr

July 10, 2009

I was blessed to meet Dave through his friend Ron Vissers, we all spent time together at Daytona Bike Week some years back. My heart aches for your loss.

Will keep you all in prayer.

Michelle Maciosek

July 10, 2009

Glad that I had the privilege of knowing you, you are and were a great person, we will all miss you very much!

Tom Bucholtz

July 10, 2009

Gary and Kathy,

We are very sorry to hear about David.
Our prayers are with you.

Goetsch-Bucholtz, Inc.

Brittany Schmidtke

July 10, 2009

David... My heart is just broken. I can't believe that you're gone! I feel so blessed to have known you for so long and to have so many cherished memories. I'll never forget you... I never could.

Wilburth Family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.

Brittany (Wagner) Schmidtke

Jane Collins

July 10, 2009

On behalf of the Muskego Moose Riders we would like to extend our sincere condolences for your loss. We had just met David on Monday evening but he seemed like a very nice young man with a passion for bikes. I'm sure he will be truely missed. Again our prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

July 10, 2009

We are very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our hearts and prayers. If there is anything you need, please call 414-545-8572.

Steve and Tracy Hofmann (aka: Stark)
(vicki's friend)

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