Obit: Pope, David (1959 - 2015)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Laabs, Mushel, Pope, Wilson

----Source: The Star News (Medford, WI) 12/03/2015

Pope, David “Dave” (31 JUL 1959 - 28 NOV 2015)

David “Dave” Pope, 56, Medford died Saturday, Nov. 28 at his residence in the city of Medford under the loving care of his family & Hope Hospice following a battle with the skin disease — erythroderma.

Memorial services for David will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Community United Church of Christ, Medford with Pastor Mary Jo Laabs and Rev. Dr. Jenny (Mushel) Wilson, David’s cousin officiating.

Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II at a later date

Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. until the time of services at on Saturday, April 30 at the Church. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements.

Dave was born on July 31, 1959 in Marshfield to Leon A. and Phyllis Pope of Medford. He attended Washington Elementary School in Medford. He is a 1977 graduate of Medford Senior High School, received an associate’s degree from NTC in Wausau, Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in computer technology from UW-Stout in Menomonie.

David was an Eagle Scout in his youth. While attending UW-Stout and following he worked in the information technology department at UW-Stout. He was a partner in D & D Tech, while residing in Menomonie and later Medford until ill health forced his retirement. He enjoyed computers, fishing, cooking, deer hunting, dogs, reading history and spending time at their cabin on Sackett’s Lake.

He was a member of Community United Church of Christ, Medford, a past member of Medford Curling Club and Order of the Arrow Scout Troop.

His is survived by his mother, Phyllis Pope of Medford.

He was preceded in death by his father.

The family requests memorial contributions to be given in honor of David to Hope Hospice of Medford.

For online condolences, please visit www.hemerfuneralservice.com.