David Lynn

Palmer

David L. Palmer, 71, Town of Lake Mills, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2015, at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on June 27, 1944 in Chippewa Falls, the son of the late Lynn and Mildred "Buddy" (Copper) Palmer.

David married Theresa K. Hanson on November 11, 1967 in Waukegan, Illinois.

He was a graduate of the Johnson Creek High School, class of 1963.

David had been employed by the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad for 10 years, but most recently has been Director of Buildings and Grounds for the Cambridge School District for 20 years, retiring in 2004.
He was an active member of the Lake Mills Moravian Church, having served on many church boards and committees. He was an active participant in short term mission work having traveled to Jamaica, Alaska, St. Kitts, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mississippi Gulf Coast, and Labrador.

David enjoyed gardening, construction, cutting & splitting firewood, recycling metals, and was a fan of the Brewers, Packers, Badgers and NASCAR.

Survivors include his wife, Theresa; 4 sons, Gabriel (Tina Blattler) of Merrill, Joshua (Dana Jeglum) of Madison, Jeremy and Russell (Holly) both of Fort Atkinson; 3 grandchildren, Amanda Kluver, Bailey James Palmer, Moriah Anne Palmer; 1 sister, Dottie (Alfred) Palmer-Stipe of Arizona and Idaho; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2015. at 11 a.m. at the Lake Mills Moravian Church with the Rev. Bruce J. Nelson officiating.

Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lake Mills Moravian Fellowship Hall and after 10 a.m. on Thursday at the church.

If desired, memorials may be directed to the family.

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