David Strehlow Sr., of Saukville, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 7, 2015, at Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Port Washington. He was 78 years old.
Dave was born in Salem on June 29, 1936, son of Henry Strehlow and Lucille Lee Strehlow. Dave grew up in the Bonduel area, graduating from Bonduel High School in 1954. After high school, Dave served his country in the U.S. Navy. On June 8, 1957, he married Nancy Sperberg in Bonduel.
Dave worked as a meat cutter for many area grocery stores, including Piggly Wiggly in Saukville, where he retired in 2001. He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Saukville and Landt-Thiel American Legion Post 470. Dave enjoyed fishing Lake Michigan and hunting just about anything he could. His favorite hunt was when he shot a bear in northern Wisconsin.
Dave is survived by his wife, Nancy, of Saukville; three sons, David Strehlow Jr., of Milwaukee, Stephen Strehlow, of Saukville, and Carl (Sue) Strehlow, of Belgium. He is further survived by three grandchildren, Derrick, Max and Carly Sue; brother, Hank (Karen) Strehlow, of Princeton; foster sister, Phyllis Kepichski, of Florida; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lee (the late Dee); and two foster brothers, Ralph and Carl Yuenger.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 14, at 3 p.m. at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 166 W. Dekora St., Saukville, with Pastor Brian Damrow presiding. He will be laid to rest at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Suring. Visitation will take place on Saturday, March 14, at the church from 1-3 p.m.
The Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington, is honored to serve the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.
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