David William Schell
January 06, 1942 - December 01, 2019
Obituary
Marshall - David W. Schell, age 77, of Marshall, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at Fountainhead Homes in DeForest. He was born on January 6, 1942, in La Crosse, WI, the son of Goodwin Schell and Bertella (Beaver) Schell.
Dave was employed with MG&E for 41 years retiring in 2004. He was a lifelong dedicated Wisconsin sports fan, supporter of Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps, and a member of the American Bowling Congress. Dave was a very accomplished bowler participating in over 30 ABC championships. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, following his children's and grandchildren's sporting and other activities, and was a lifelong blood donor for the American Red Cross
Dave is survived by three sons, Todd (Jennifer) Schell, Tim (Cathy) Schell, and Mike (Pam) Schell; brother, Brian (Nancy) Schell; sister, Diane Sauer; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Craig Schell.
Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019.
Dave's family would like to thank the staff of Heartland Hospice and Fountain Head Homes for all of the kind and compassionate care they gave him.
Memorials may be made to memorials to one of Dave's favorite charities, UW Hospital & Clinics, American Red Cross or Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-5420
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Wed Dec 4, 2019 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Bill Richardson
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I first met Dave in High School when he transferred to Hillsboro High School (HHS)around 1957 or 58? He was a superb trombonist so we were in the same trombone section and enjoyed each others performing abilities and became friends. We played in the solo and ensemble contests, a trombone quartet, etc and sat next to each other in Concert band and other band ensembles. In 1960 we both worked at Neuman's Drive -In in Wis Dells. Hours were usually about 10 AM to 2 or 3 AM the next day. We had a small cabin across the street from the Drive-in, so all we did that summer was WORK! We had fun in spite of the hours.. Dave was a good buddy and a good man. He was passionate about music, Golf and a real sports fan. He has 3 fine sons which means he lives on with their memories and the memories he created with all those he knew. Safe journey Dave. You will be missed. Bill Richardson class of 1960 HHS