- Dave Dunsmore, age 71, of Menasha, WI, died Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Frances Georgeson Hospice House in Naples, Florida. He was born in St. Paul, MN on July 6, 1944, son of the late Henry and Florence (Thesenvitz) Dunsmore. Dave married Betty (Stadler) Dunsmore on November 11, 1978 in Appleton, WI.
Dave joined the Navy at age 17 after graduating from Johnson High School in St. Paul. He spent several years traveling the world after his 3 years in the service, settling in the Appleton area where his mother, sister, brother-in-law and niece lived. He was an avid bird watcher which led him on many birding adventures across the country taking photos of the birds and nature scenes. Photography was his passion. Dave loved his family and spending time with his 15 grandchildren. He was a pressman in commercial printing for over 40 years (Earl Litho, Neenah Print and Independent).
Dave will be sadly missed by his wife Betty; Son, Paul (Tammy) Dunsmore; Daughter, Jennifer (John) Lorbiecki; Step-daughters: Terri (Pete) Adler, Tina (Don) Heavener, Lori (Darin) Olski and Step-son Mike (Kim) Pendergast; Grandchildren: Julia, Gramm, and Cameron Dunsmore; Brenton, Kylie, and Colton Lorbiecki; Peter, Hunter, and Libby Adler; Miranda and Cody Heavener; Lorrin and Jaden Olski; Mallorie and Tyler Pendergast. He is also survived by his sister Joyce Davis and niece Peggy (Dick) Conlon and her family. Dave is further survived by his mother-in-law Rose Stadler, brothers-in-law: Bob (Barb) Stadler, Joe (Sandy) Stadler, Jim (Sharon) Stadler, Bruce Stadler, and Brian (Wendy) Stadler; sister's-in-law: Diane (Denny) Stadler, Shirley Stadler, Karen Stadler and Linda (Shawn) Rivard; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, special friends Tom and Carol Sykes and numerous other friends. Dave was preceded in death by his father-in-law Gerald Stadler and brothers-in-law Marvin Davis and Wayne Stadler.
A prayer service will be held at 11 a.m. March 19, 2016 at St. Mary's (528 2nd St., Menasha). In lieu of flowers please donate to Heckrodt Wetland Reserve in his honor.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Mar. 16 to Mar. 18, 2016
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1944 - 2016 (71 years)
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