David A. Laehn

David Arthur Laehn, 88, of Fond du Lac, died on Monday, September 10, 2018, at his residence.

He was born on July 21, 1930, in Fond du Lac, the son of Arthur H. and Margaret D. Pucker Laehn. He was a graduate of Fond du Lac Senior High School. He served in the National Guard for over 11 years. On July 4, 1956, he married Peggy J. Thurman in Fond du Lac.

David along with his father had owned and operated Laehn Music House for many years. He worked for Mercury Marine, was a member of Church of Peace, the Eagles, Elks and Fond du Lac Yacht Club. David was a former chairman for Town of Friendship. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years Peggy J. Laehn, his son, Mark (Janet) Laehn of Muskego, his daughter Julie (Mike) Wuest of Sun Prairie, his grandchildren: Matt (Shasta) Wuest of Fox Point, Lindsay (Shawn) Bartelt of Sun Prairie, Stephanie (Dan) Kwiatkowski of Kernesville, NC and Brett Felchner of Portland, OR, four great-grandchildren, his sister, Carole (James) Megellas of Colleyville, TX, sister-in-laws, Lois Mabie of Fond du Lac and Joan (John) Balthazor of Waterford, and serval nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his father and mother-in-law, Robert and Rosalie Thurman, his brother-in-laws, James and John Thurman, John Mabie and his sister-in-law, Marge Thurman.

VISITATION: Friends may call on Monday, September 17, 2018, from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel, 31 East Division Street, Fond du Lac.

FUNERAL: Memorial service will be held on Monday, September 17, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. at Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel, with Chaplain Bill Schuerman officiating. Inurnment will take place at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated for Church of Peace, Hospice Home of Hope or a charity of one’s choice.

Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family, www.kurkimachfuneralchapel.com. 920-921-4420