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David Schulfer Obituary
David E. Schulfer, age 70, of 4123 15th Place South, Wisconsin Rapids, WI died Palm Sunday, March 24, 2013.
Memorial Services are 11:30 AM Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Rev. William Menzel will officiate. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Church on Wednesday from 10:30-11:30 AM. Burial will take place at All Souls Cemetery at a later date.
David was born November 11, 1942 in Stevens Point, WI to Edmund and Helen (Kalinowski) Schulfer. He married Margaret R. Rybicki on October 15, 1966 in Rudolph, WI. David attended UW-Stevens Point and was an auditor for Nekoosa Papers Inc. and then Consolidated Papers Inc. for a total of 33 1/2 years, retiring in June 2001.
David served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961-1965. He was a member of the Grand Rapids Lions Club and the Wisconsin Rapids Youth Soccer League. He enjoyed the Green Bay Packers, all sports, motorcycling and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
David is survived by his wife, Margaret; son, Nathan David Schulfer of Madison, WI; two daughters, Jill Marie (Ambrose) McKellan of Wisconsin Rapids, WI and Ann Corazon (Dan) Ganch of Mount Horeb, WI; three grandchildren, Isabella McKellan, Benelli Ganch and Nam Jin Ganch; brother, Michael (Kathy) Schulfer of Wauwatosa, WI and two sisters, Sylvia (Skeeter) Hansen of Stevens Point, WI and Mary (Gary) Bronk of Mukwonago, WI.
David was preceded in death by his parents.
Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids, WI is handling all arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Schulfer
Tom Gissel
April 2, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will always remember Dave fondly when I think back on my childhood soccer events with Nathan.
Dan Gross
March 27, 2013
My condolences to Margie, Jill and family. Although I only met Dave this last year it was easy to tell he was a loved and respected man. May the many fond memories help you through this sad time.
Ellen Rashke
March 27, 2013
I will always remember his laugh and smile... he never was seen or heard without them! Ellen Rashke (daughter of Shelley Hansen-Blake)
Jan (DeKeyser) DePagter
March 27, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I knew him well in high school and he was a fine young man. I will always remember him with fond memories. You are all in my prayers at this time.
Syd & Jean Clark
March 27, 2013
Marge our prayers are for you and you family during this difficult time. May God be with you as you celebrate the life of Dave and the time you had together. Dave will long be remembered for the legacy he leaves as a loving husband and father. His dedication to the soccer program will live on with all those that play and in other ways enjoy the game. May God bless all of you.
Darla LaBarge
March 26, 2013
Margie, Sorry to hear of your loss, we will miss seeing Dave at the bank. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take Care
Richard Pettersen
March 26, 2013
I enjoyed getting to know Dave while we both worked at Nekoosa Papers. Dave could always brighten the day with his wit and humor and of course, his never ending support for the Packers. His enthusiasm and fun times will always be a fond memory.
Roger Peterson
March 26, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Schulfer family. Dave and I had many good years working together at Nekoosa Papers. Everyone knew how the Packers did on Sunday by the tie that Dave wore on Monday. Dave was a dedicated husband and father and will be missed by everyone that knew him.
Kim Dolan
March 26, 2013
Marge and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Dave was a great person!
Ahmad & Brigitte Musallam
March 25, 2013
Our prayers, condolences and thoughts are with the Dave Schulfer family. We really enjoyed Dave's involvement with the Rapids Area Soccer Organization, especially his efforts organizing the 25th anniversary. We will surely miss him.
March 25, 2013
was sad to hear this news....Dave was a classmate of mine, graduating in 1960 from high school....and from St Peters grade school 4 years earlier! am sure he would remember Sr Lucentia. My prayers and sincere thoughts are with the family.
Carol (Skibba) Smiley
Patricia Gissel
March 25, 2013
Dear Margie, Jill, Ann, Nate and Family,
We are so sorry to hear the news that Dave passed away. We love you all and have the best memories of our time spent with your family @ Soccer games, Shake, Rattle & Roll concerts, SummerFest in Milwaukee, and church and school functions @ St. Vincent's. Our love, heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Love,
George & Pat Gissel
March 25, 2013
Our dear friends, We are so saddened by this news. We hold you in our hearts and wrap you with love. Dave was a kind friend to us always. He will be missed.
Diane, Bill, Cassidy, and Willa Rodencal
March 25, 2013
Holding the Schulfer family in my heart and prayers. Love to you all. Mike and Kari Hulke
Richard Kenney
March 25, 2013
Dave was a fine man and a pleasure to work with at Consolidated Papers. My sympathy to his loving family.
Loretta Docken
March 25, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Dave is not suffering any longer, he is at peace. I will not be able to attend the service but my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Loretta Kalinowski Docken~Roman's #7 daughter.
Frank Slusarski
March 25, 2013
I remember Dave as a neighbor in Stevens Point, and an employee at Nekoosa-Edwards. He was a "prince of a man."
March 25, 2013
Margie and family we are so sorry for your loss. The Harley days were fun.
Tom & Linda Wolosek
March 25, 2013
We send prayers and thoughts to you. We remember the "old days" and good times. Dave leaves a wonderful legacy in his children and grandchildren. None will forget his teasing ways and sense of humor, his kindness and love.
Our sincerest condolences.
Joe and Noele Condon
Emy, Doug, Walt and Art Boettge
March 25, 2013
Sending thoughts of love and peacefulness to you, Ann! Hoping you and your whole family find comfort as you are surrounded by loved ones.
March 25, 2013
We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all. We have great memories from our neighborhood and our children growing up. We send our love to all of you. Gene & Lynette Clough
March 25, 2013
My sympathies to the Schulfer family. From as far back as the Nekoosa days, Dave was a great guy to work with and to know. Donna Bohn
Shelley Hansen-Blake
March 25, 2013
Dear Aunt Margie, Jill, Ann, Nathan & families: I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and father & young ones' grandfather. To my mother, Sylvia, I am saddened that your brother has passed. I have only fond and kind memories of my Uncle Dave. He gave me a nickname when I was a small girl, which I smile about to this day. Let's just say I'm his "buckskin" niece. I won't be able to attend the service this week, but want you all to know I will be there in spirit. Godspeed on your journey, Uncle Dave. Your earthly struggles are over. May you rest in peace ~ Your loving niece, Shelley (Hansen-Blake) & family
Suzy Haasl
March 25, 2013
I am so sorry to hear this. I have many great memories of my second childhood home. May he rest in peace and Margie, Jill, Ann and Nate, my thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Tom Hunn
March 24, 2013
Rest in peace Dave. I'm sure you now know the affect your efforts in the soccer program have had on the thousands of children in and around Wisconsin Rapids, myself and my daughters included. Prayers out to your spouse and family members.
Kandys & Scott Osterman
March 24, 2013
Sorry that I can not make it. Love to you all. Best memory. Uncle Dave jumping up & down on a chair when Packers got a touch down. Funniest thing ever.
Pat and Joel Sorenson
March 24, 2013
Our thoughts are with you. We remember the fun back in the early Nekoosa days, and then in Atlanta. Dave was a great guy. Condolences to the family.
Pat and Joel Sorenson
Judy & Gordy Bigalke
March 24, 2013
Our loving thoughts to the David schulfer family. We have so many fond memories of days gone by, so much love and laughter. May the Angles welcome Dave to Paradise!
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