DAVID STEFAN

DAVID STEFAN

     David Gustave Stefan, 76, passed away peacefully Feb. 24, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 22, 1947, in Rhinelander, WI, to the late Gustave and Lucille (Grieg) Stefan. He married Susan (Ravnum) Stefan Feb. 25, 1967, in Black River Falls, WI.

     David graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1965. He lettered in football, basketball and baseball. He represented Rhinelander at Badger Boys State learning how to become a more impactful community leader. He attended UW-Milwaukee for two years playing baseball, and then transferred to UW-La Crosse where he played football, as well as obtaining a bachelor of science degree, majoring in physical education Jan. 22, 1971. His first teaching position was at Fall Creek High School, as a physical education teacher and also a wrestling and assistant basketball coach. He then moved to Elcho, WI, where he taught health, history and phy ed. He was head basketball and assistant football coach. His time at Elcho High School was extremely enjoyable for 10-plus years.

     In 1984, he moved to Black River Falls with his wife, Susan, purchasing the Ben Franklin Store. He enjoyed helping customers and became well known for his framing talents. In 1990, he returned to teaching at an alternative education school. He was a tremendous teacher and mentor to the students, assisting them with life skills and academics. He found great reward seeing successful progress with his students. His final move in education was to Blair-Taylor where he taught phy ed and was assistant football coach. David retired from teaching in 2003 and moved to Lyndon Station, WI. 

     Throughout his life, he enjoyed coaching, playing sports, boating, camping and spending time with his family, but especially his grandkids.

     He is survived by his wife, Susan; sons Troy (La Anna) Stefan and Trever (Rynae) Stefan; sister Darlene Scheidegger; brother-in-law John (Geri) Ravnum; grandchildren, Shayla, David, Austin, Maranda, Karlie (Trent) Meyer and Jeremiah White; and great-granddaughter Sloane River Meyer. 

     He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gerald Stefan, sister Sharon Flannery and granddaughter Whitney Stefan. 

     Funeral services for David will be Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg. Visitation will also be Saturday at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow services at Riverside Cemetery in Black River Falls, WI.

     The family would prefer memorials be given to a memorial fund established in David’s name to begin a scholarship for Elcho High School in his honor. 

     Farber Funeral home is assisting the family with arrangements.

 

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