David M. Kman
August 12, 1955 - August 31, 2026
Obituary
STOUGHTON - David M. Kman, a resident of Stoughton, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026, at the age of 71. Born August 12, 1955, in Evanston, Illinois, the second child of George James Kman, Jr., and Anita Aileen Kman (nee Aster), Dave grew up in Chicago and Arlington Heights, Illinois and graduated with the 1973 class of Prospect High School in Mount Prospect, Illinois. His academic achievements at Prospect included being listed in the Who’s Who Among American High School Students.
Dave’s smile was contagious, always a grin from ear to ear. From childhood through adulthood, anytime a camera was aimed in his direction, he would float across the screen doing a goofy dance with that silly grin on his face. He loved playing the comedic ham and making people laugh. He wasn’t satisfied with a giggle, he would go all out to give you that hurt-your-stomach belly laugh. He was our “funny man.” Dave also fought his demons, and with the help of the Stoughton recovery community, he became and remained sober for over 27 years. David was thankful for the support he received from the Stoughton recovery community and continued to help others until the day he passed.
Upon moving to Wisconsin in the early 2000s, Dave became an avid Brewer’s fan and enjoyed teasing his mom when they beat her beloved Chicago Cubs. After retiring, Dave enjoyed being able to spend more time with his beloved son, Adam, whom he had late in life. He also enjoyed going to the casino. In the past several years, Dave became an avid reader of the Bible, reading every day and completing the Holy Book in its entirety several times.
Dave is survived by his children, Adam, Michael and Christine; his grandson, Nico; his mother, Anita Kman; seven siblings, George Kman, III (Diane Herdegen), Georgiann (Ronald) O’Bryan, Susan (David Scheen, Diane (Alan) Lubow, Gary (Christine) Kman, Karen Van Heirseele, and Kathy (Michael) Pierce; and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, George Kman, Jr.
A private service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St.
Stoughton, Wisconsin
(608) 873-4590