David "Grizz"

R. Grasser

David "Grizz" R. Grasser, 60, Randolph, formerly of Lake Mills passed away peacefully Friday, October 14, 2016 at home with family and friends by his side.

He was born on October 29, 1955 in Port Washington, WI, the son of Robert and Trudy (Williams) Grasser.

He was a 1974 graduate of Lake Mills High School where he played football and named to Central Suburban All-Conference. He later earned his degree in Occupational Safety and Graduated from UW-Whitewater.

David married Heidi Koele (Eisner) on December 15, 1984 at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.

While in Lake Mills he was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and had served as altar boy. In Randolph he was affiliated with the First Reformed Church of Friesland

He had been employed as a security guard at Hamlin, Inc., a staff member of the Lake George Pride of America Campground in Pardeeville. After Graduation from UW Whitewater he worked at APV Crepaco in Lake Mills, and later joined the staff of the Public Works and voluntary fire department for the Village of Maple Bluff.

David had been an active member of the Lake Mills Conservation Club, where he Implemented the placing of "Fish Cribs" in Rock Lake, also member of Ducks Unlimited and Whitetails Unlimited. Mentor and participant of the Lake Mills Youth Hunt Club, and Boy Scouts where he excelled and earned his Eagle Scout Badge encouraging his brothers and nephew who earned them as well.

He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed trapping which paid for his college, fishing and hunting with family and many good friends. A Sunday must was to watch Wisconsin Waters and Woods, Larry Smith and Midwest Outdoors. He enjoyed reading Deer and Deer Hunting and Wisconsin Natural Resources magazines.

He was a Badger and Packer fan (favorite number 15- Bart Starr) and very much appreciated going to the games in Green Bay with his Dad and brothers.

David always enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His Grandchildren called him PAPA GRIZZ.

Survivors include his wife, Heidi of Randolph; their daughter, Amanda (Andrew) Holland of Waupun; step children, Shannon (Neil) Partington of Mountain Top, PA, Brian (Shannon) Koele of Reeseville, WI, Brad (Catherine) Koele of Minocqua, WI; 17 grandchildren, Taven Grasser, Torian Saeger, Ben Willey, Kaleb Willey, Alexis Willey, Noah Partington, Joshua Partington, Caleb Partington, Samuel Partington, Ella Partington, Jonah Partington, Isabelle Koele, Kyle Koele, Owen Koele, Henry Koele, Myles Koele, and Vivian Koele; his parents, Bob and Trudy Grasser of Lake Mills; two brothers, Donny (Terri) Grasser of Plover, Danny (Beth) Grasser of Rhinelander; one sister, Dawn (Dan) Neuberger of Lake Mills; his brother and sister at heart, Debbie (Jon) Duwe of Johnson Creek and Richard Williams of Jefferson; one sister-in-law, Diane Eisner of Randolph; one brother-in-law Patrick (Cheryl) Eisner of Whitewater; special extended family, Rob (Paula) Willey and her children Adam and Evan of Kimberly, Don (Donna) Hoefferle of Rib Lake; many nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.

If desired, memorials may be made to Hillside Hospice of Beaver Dam

Special Thank you to Jane & Dr. Jim Nosal, M.D., Nurses Pat Z., Marty B. and Sandy G., Dr. Edward Ahrens M.D., and Staff of Fresenius Dialysis in Fitchburg, Care Manager Jessica H. RN, Hillside Hospice Staff that provided David's cares and Pastor Rob Ford and Tina B.

An informal visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Claussen Funeral Home on Friday, October 21, 2016 and 9 to10 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the funeral home before the time of mass at the church

A Mass of Christian Burial will held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Mills

Please wear your Camo or Packer/Badger attire in honor of David.

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