David Marvin Mahnke

Dad,
I miss you more than words can say. This past week without you has been filled with unimaginable grief. We expected you to come home from your trip and were awaiting the stories of your adventures. We never expected that horrible phone call telling us there had been an accident. Our lives have been forever changed.

You called each of us before you left. Never did we think that our last phone call would be the very last time I could tell you I loved you. Had I know, I would have said it over and over again.

I miss your smile, your laugh and everything about you. You were the most generous man, who took always care of your family and our Mom. I expected to have you in our lives for years and years to come, you were so young. I expected you to be able to see my little girl grow up.

I don't know how we will go on without you. Every day will be different, every holiday will be a reminder that you are no longer with us. There is a huge hole in our hearts and lives. I will miss not being able to talk with you and to see you. I want you to know that we know you are watching over us, we have seen the signs. As hard as it has been to have lost both you and Mom, we know you would not have wanted to live without her - she was the love of your life.

I am proud to be your daughter and I am proud to call you my DAD! I miss you so much!

Love to you always and forever, until we meet again, your daughter Darlene

Darlene,

To lose both parents suddenly is a hurt that only time and God can heal. Everyone is thinking and praying for you and your family. You are not alone in your grief.
Love,
Art and Bernie McDonald

Where do I start? Uncle Dave & Aunt Carole were the two most unselfish people I have ever known. They’d give you the shirt off their backs. Whether it was both of them helping Nicole & I move into our first house, or helping pull out weeds from our flower beds, or just taking time to talk to us. Anytime there was a project going on during their visits to Wisconsin, neither one would hesitate to jump in and help out. I will always cherish every moment that I was able to spend with them. I’m really going to miss playing Uncle Dave in cribbage and almost always winning his quarters. Even though he lost he would want a re-match. My pockets were always a little fatter until they went home to Texas. But what I enjoyed the most was taunting back and forth between he and I. Uncle Dave was always good for a lot laughs and personality brightened the worst day. The same can also be said about Aunty Carole. I could always count on her to be willing to talk to me about life and share her infinite wisdom with me. I never once saw her sitting down and relaxing on any of their annual visits to Wisconsin. She was always saying, “Put me to work, what do you need done”. Everyone says that god has a master plan and that only he knows what that plan is. The world seems a little bit sadder without the two of them. But, I do take comfort in the fact that they’re finding out what the master plan together in heaven. That the two of them loved each other dearly, and they will continue to watch over us until we see them again. We’re all better people for even knowing you two and I’m proud to call you my Aunt and Uncle. So, Aunty Carole and Uncle Dave (Bubba)… we love you and will miss you until we see you again. Bubba I hope you’re saving up your quarters.

Love always!!!!
Jeremy, Nicole and Tyler Wielgosh

Denise and family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Tom & Michele Vanecek

Scott and I are deeply saddened by the loss of your parents. I have such fond memories of your parents growing up. We feel very fortunate to have visited with your family just recently. We truly loved your parents – my godparents- and the memories will live in our hearts forever. Scott and I know what it is like to lose a parent suddenly and we found much comfort in the words and prayers of others. Our prayer for your family is that you find comfort in God’s word and the support of others while knowing that your parents will live forever in your hearts!

Love and Prayers,

Scott and Lori Manning Family

Kathy & Jim McDonald -- My deepest sympathies in the loss of your brother David and his wife Carole. May your memories be a comfort to you both. I just want to let you know that I'm thinking about you and praying for you and your family. With love, your friend, Marilyn (Ruggles) Archibald

I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with your family.

Candy

To the whole Family of Dave and Carole:

May God Bless you all.

You all may not know us, but we met Dave and Carole a few times through get-togethers with the Wielgosh's. They were such wonderful people with great stories. We enjoyed seeing them and talking to them. They will be missed dearly.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Doreen, Darlene, Denise, & Mike:

My heart aches for all of you. I cling to the fact that Aunt Carole and Uncle David are together in heaven, and to the fond memories I have of them growing up. They were always kind, generous, & welcoming when I visited. May all this comfort you as well. See you soon - You are in our hearts and prayers.

Love,

Jeff, Lisa, Aaron, Lauren & Brooke Follansbee

David and I worked closely when he was a representative in AAL. He and Carol were such devoted christians and were a lot of fun to have around. Please accept my condolences and may God be with you during this time of grief.

Bill Tschirhart