- Partika, David W. (Steam) - David W. Partika, 51, of Hortonville, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008, with his family by his side. He was born on July 24, 1957, in Appleton, the son of Irving and Genevra (Huebner) Partika. Steam graduated from SS Peter & Paul Catholic grade school in 1971 and then from Hortonville High School in 1975. Steam married the love of his life, Susan Martzahl (Guyette) on July 8th, 1989. Steam was recently employed by Gulfstream and School Specialty. Steam previously worked at Thilmany Papermill in Kaukauna for 20 years. In July of 1995, they purchased the Dugout Restaurant and Bar in Hortonville, which they ran until they sold it in August of 2004. Steam was a member of SS Peter & Paul Parish in Hortonville and also a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Steam enjoyed his children, grandchildren, loved watching his niece, Samantha, play t-ball, love for loud, rock and roll music. He was known for being a baseball fan, especially the Chicago Cubs.
Steam is survived by his wife, Susie, daughter, Genna, two stepsons, Travis (Cassie) Martzahl, Hartford and Josh (Leah) Martzahl, Hortonville. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Trevan, Mara, Hailie and Bella Martzahl. Parents, Irving and Genevra Partika, Hortonville; two brothers, Paul (Audrey) Partika, Hortonville; Matthew (Lisa) Partika, and their daughter, Samantha, Hortonville. Father-in-law, Leo Guyette, Hortonville; Brother-in-laws: Thomas (Sharon) Guyette, Menomonie, WI; Timothy (Monica) Guyette, Hortonville, Leo Guyette, Hortonville; sister-in-laws, Cindysue (Donald) Garvey, Hortonville; Kristy Johnson (Fiance Kevin Levezow) Manawa. Special buddies, Orly Olk and Bob Bergwall. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Timothy (Puff) Partika, mother-in-law, Phyllis Guyette, a brother-in-law, Kevin Johnson and his buddy Billy Moder.
A special thank you goes out to the emergency staff at AMC and the ICU staff and chaplains at Theda Clark hospital.
Funeral Mass for Steam will be held on Monday, December 8, 2008, at 11 a.m. at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Hortonville with Fr. Jim Feely officiating. A private burial will be in Turney Hill Cemetery in Township of Liberty. Friends and family may call at the church on Sunday, December 7, 2008, from 2-6 p.m. and at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.
Steam you were a wonderful husband, father, grandpa, son, brother and friend. We love you and will miss you greatly.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
Borchardt & Moder
Funeral Home
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Hortonville 920-779-4588
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1957 - 2008 (51 years)
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