Obit: Treutel, David J. (1944 - 2011)

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Surnames: Treutel, Jirschele, Gutenberger, Maager, Eckes, Pokallus, Wistrom

----Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 12/23/2011

Treutel, David J. (13 OCT 1944 - 21 DEC 2011)

David J. Treutel, 67, of Colby, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011 at House of the Dove Hospice, Marshfield. A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011 at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Colby. Father Daniel Hackel will officiate. A visitation will be held Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford, and again on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church in Colby.

Dave was born Oct. 13, 1944 in Marshfield to J. Andrew and Gertrude (Jirschele) Treutel. He graduated from Columbus Catholic High School in Marshfield. After school Dave served his country in the Navy. Dave and Sharon Gutenberger were joined in marriage on Aug. 3, 1968 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Colby. He worked as an auto and truck salesman. 

He enjoyed socializing, golfing, grilling, and always finding the "scenic" route from point A to point B. Dave was a member of the Colby Lions and a member of St. Mary's. 

Dave is survived by his daughter, Julie (Peter) Maager of Las Cruces, N.M., his son, Jason (Alexis Ernst-Treutel) Treutel of Madison, and his grandchildren, Aidan and Kate Maager. He is further survived by his brothers, James (Noreen) Treutel of Brookfield and Lloyd (Late Vi) Treutel of West Bend; his sister, Ardelle (Late Carl) Eckes of Marshfield; and his brother-in-law, Ralph Pokallus of Marshfield. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and good friends. 

Dave was preceded in death by his wife, infant son Kevin, and sisters, Thelma Pokallus and Elaine (Bob) Wistrom.