David Lawrence Diefenthaler

David Lawrence Diefenthaler

October 28, 1950 - May 15, 2022

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MADISON - David L. Diefenthaler, age 71, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on Oct. 28, 1950, in San Francisco, Calif., the son of Peter and Adele (Mueller) Diefenthaler.


Dave graduated from Dubuque Senior High School and later, UW-Whitewater. He was employed as a Senior Systems Engineer for QBE, retiring in 2013. Dave married Judith "Judy" (Westhoff) Diefenthaler on March 25, 1972.


Dave enjoyed boating, golfing, playing cards, and bowling, but the most important thing to him was his family.


Dave is survived by his wife, Judy; daughter, Sarah (Kyle) Kravick; son, Andy Diefenthaler; granddaughters, Taylor Fabian and Lyndsey Diefenthaler; grandsons, Calvin Kravick and Ian Kravick; brother, Peter (Vickie Sedam) Diefenthaler Jr.; his beloved German Shepherd, Chewy; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 2022, with Father Randy Timmerman presiding. Family and friends who wish to view services via LIVE STREAM may visit David’s obituary page at www.gundersonfh.com and click on the Live Webcast link at 11 a.m. on Monday. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2022, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Monday.
 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to David’s family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420



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Jeff Henderson
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I sure enjoyed bowling against Dave (DD). He was so much better than I was but he made me compete a higher level. I bowled by best games against him because I used to love seeing shake his head in disbelief. Rest in peace Dave, you deserve it.
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Chris Lee
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We are so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed talking with Dave on his walks with Chewy! He was a very nice guy. May God grant eternal rest unto him and let perpetual light shine upon him. God bless you, Judy, Chewy and the rest of the family! Chris, Carey & Meghan L. (from the neighborhood)
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Regarding photos just posted, we are sharing some oldies but goodies from way back. Fond memories from those years! We have the prints if you would like. Greg and Jeanne
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Steve Mueller
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Judy and Children; Unfortunately, like too many families, as we all got older, contact was lost between us. We hope you have peace knowing Dave is in good hands. Steve and Vicky Mueller
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Bill Goodman
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Judy and family: I am so sorry you are experiencing the emotion of Dave's passing. Dave meant a great deal to me in my formative years. Especially remembering the "trouble he got me in" during his years with us in Whitewater. I imagine most of those stories remain untold. I do, however, have a picture on my shelve of Old Main burning and vividly recall Dave and I carrying my Father's files and other material out of his office as smoke enveloped us. Crazy! It is with a heavy heart that I regret our lives took us in different directions and we lost touch. Shame on me. I hope you soon get to the place of nothing but fond memories. All the best. Bill Goodman (cousin)

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