David William Bonfield

BONFIELD, DAVID WILLIAM WESTPORT/WAUNAKEE- Dave was born on January 13, 1948, in Chicago, IL, the son of Bill and Jean (Burkland) Bonfield. He married Lynn R. Killerlain on September 18, 1971, in Monona. Dave was a Master Plumber by trade who retired, after 31 years of excellent service, from the UW-Madison, Physical Plant. Dave is and was always a proud member of the Plumber’s Union Local 167 for over 45 years. In their spare time, Dave and Lynn were both active in the Badgerland Miata Club and Dave had a great passion for driving his “little red Miata” (OK2ZOOM) around the tight WI curves. Dave enjoyed Green Bay Packer Football, UW-Madison Badger sports, vacationing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida at the Sand Castle Resort, watching Midget and Sprint car dirt track racing, and the nature that popped up in his backyard. Dave is survived by his wife, Lynn; daughter, Jonie; son, Joseph (Lynn); grandson, Brandon David, and his adopted child Mr. Kitty; an Uncle, Elden Schnur, Chicago, IL; two sisters, Suzanne (Arthur) Volkmann of Ripon, and Nancy (Richard) Bolen of De Forest; brother & sisters-in-laws,Diane Heindl of Madison; Julie (James) Kramer of Madison; and Marilyn Jahnke of Rock Springs; numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews; cousins; and many other relatives. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Jean Bonfield; his Aunt Doris (Burkland) Schnur; in-laws, Richard and Gertrude (Carlson) Killerlain; and a brother-in-law, Steve Heindl. In place of a formal funeral, there will be a "Celebration of Life" held in honor of Dave at Benvenuto's Italian Grill, 1849 Northport Drive, Madison, on Sunday, April 27, 2014 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Eulogies and prayers will be officiated by Arthur Volkmann at 3 p.m. Dave was a one of a kind type of guy, and will be greatly missed by all of his friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone coming into contact with him. His humor, love of all things shiny and fast, and Miller Lite will forever be remembered. In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorials may be made in Dave Bonfield’s name to one of the following: Agrace HospiceCareBy mail: 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI 53711 (Or use the Janesville address: 3001 W. Memorial Drive Janesville, WI 53548) Online: https://www.agrace.org/make-a-gift/donate-today.html. Or The family wishes to thank all the St. Mary’s nurses & doctors that took such excellent care of Dave- Dr. Kau, Mandy, Kim, Renee, Laurie, Lars, Patrick and all others on MICU floor! Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420