| Graduation Year | Class of 1999 |
| Date of Passing | Apr 30, 2017 |
| About | David “Bubba” “Sprocket” R. Steffes, 35, of Manitowoc, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, April 30, 2017. He was born on May 15, 1981, in Fond du Lac, a son of Joseph and JoAnn Wagner Steffes. He was a graduate of New Holstein High School, Class of 1999. On July 30, 2014, he married Kari B. Wagner at Bethany Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. David was well liked by his employer, Wiese Brothers Farms, where he worked in the shop and the fields. Prior to that, he worked for KSI Construction. He loved four wheeling, snowmobiling, and working outside. He enjoyed playing sheepshead with the neighbors and country music. He is survived by his wife, Kari, and her two children: Darian and Gavin; his parents, Joseph and JoAnn Steffes of Johnsburg; two brothers: James (Hannah) Steffes of Appleton and Donald “DJ” Steffes of Madison; five nieces and nephews: Asa, Noah, Alyssa, Silas, and Hailey; aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his fur babies: Lilly and Ollie. He is further survived by his in-laws. VISITATION: The visitation will be from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 31 East Division Street, Fond du Lac. SERVICE: The funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory with Deacon Dale Paczkowski officiating. Cremation will follow the traditional service. Memorials would be appreciated. Special thanks to the Manitowoc Police Department and the Manitowoc County Coroner. His life continues with the donation of his eyes, pericardium, heart valves, arteries, veins, and bones. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, May 04, 2017 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory 31 E. Division Street Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 54935 Funeral Service Thursday, May 04, 2017 7:00 PM Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory 31 E. Division Street Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 54935 |
