David Glenn Crisman

David Glenn Crisman obituary

David Glenn Crisman

David Crisman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pineview Funeral Service - Hayward on Oct. 29, 2025.

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David Glenn Crisman, age 83, of Loretta, WI, passed away peacefully, Friday, October 24, 2025.

David was born May 8, 1942, in Janesville, WI, the son of Glenn & Mary (Kovacik) Crisman. He and his sister Barbara grew up in Janesville. After attending Janesville High School, he met and married Joy Wallisch Johnson, and they were blessed with four children. David was drafted in the US Army in 1967 until 1969, serving in Vietnam. He received the National Defense Service Medal and was a Sharpshooter. When he returned from Vietnam, he began his career at GMAC Janesville, retiring after 31.7 years in maintenance. Dave was an active member of VFW Post 0394 of Loretta.

He is survived by his son David M. (Deborah) Crisman of Edgerton, WI; and several extended family members and many close friends.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents Glenn & Mary; sons Mark "Moose" Crisman & Steven "Cowboy" Crisman; daughter Julieann Crisman; and sister Barbara Bobzien.

Our thanks and gratitude to Hayward Regional Hospice for their assistance and support.

There will be a private graveside service at the Loretta-Draper Cemetery at a later date.

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