David R. Steffes

David “Bubba” “Sprocket” R.
Steffes, 35, of Manitowoc, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, April 30,
2017.

 

He was born on May 15, 1981,
in Fond du Lac, a son of Joseph and JoAnn Wagner Steffes.  He was a graduate of New Holstein High
School, Class of 1999.

 

On July 30, 2014, he married
Kari B. Wagner at Bethany Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.

 

David was well liked by his
employer, Wiese Brothers Farms, where he worked in the shop and the
fields.  Prior to that, he worked for KSI
Construction.  He loved four wheeling,
snowmobiling, and working outside.  He
enjoyed playing sheepshead with the neighbors and country music.

 

He is survived by his wife,
Kari, and her two children:  Darian and
Gavin; his parents, Joseph and JoAnn Steffes of Johnsburg; two brothers:  James (Hannah) Steffes of Appleton and Donald
“DJ” Steffes of Madison; five nieces and nephews:  Asa, Noah, Alyssa, Silas, and Hailey; aunts,
uncles, and cousins; and his fur babies: Lilly and Ollie.

He is further survived by his
in-laws.

 

VISITATION:  The visitation will be from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. on
Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 31 East
Division Street, Fond du Lac.

 

SERVICE:  The funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m.
on Thursday at Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory with Deacon Dale
Paczkowski officiating.

 

Cremation will follow the
traditional service.

 

Memorials would be
appreciated.

 

Special thanks to the
Manitowoc Police Department and the Manitowoc County Coroner.  His life continues with the donation of his
eyes, pericardium, heart valves, arteries, veins, and bones.

 

Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving
the family,