"I am so sorry to hear about Dave. You two were always so welcoming when I came to Antigo He and his great smile will be missed by many. My prayers go out to you"
In loving memory of
David L Zwicky
August 4, 1938 - February 4, 2016
David L Zwicky, (Flag Emblem) of Bass Lake, died Thursday, February 4, 2016 at home under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. He was 77 years old. He was born on August 4, 1938 in Antigo, a son of Rudolph and Viola (Greening) Zwicky. He married Sally Kestly on December 4, 1965 at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church in Antigo. She survives.
He graduated from Antigo High School with the class of 1957 and attended Northland College in Ashland for a year.
Mr. Zwicky served in the United States Air Force from 1959 to 1979 having been stationed in the United States, Japan and Germany. He attained the rank of Senior Master Sergeant and served as Inspector General of Air Force Bases and managed base recreation departments.
Following military service Mr. Zwicky returned to Antigo where he worked for the city as Director of the Parks Recreation and Cemetery Department from 1979 until his retirement in 1998.
In retirement he enjoyed wintering under the Arizona sun.
He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Antigo, member and past Worshipful Master of the Antigo Masonic Lodge 231, Free and Accepted Masons, member and past Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge 662 Antigo and a member of the Bass Lake Country Club.
He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, spending time with his grandchildren and following their achievements. He was an avid Green Bay Packer, Wisconsin Badger, and Antigo Red Robin sports fan.
Survivors including his wife are three daughters, Michelle (Bobby) Arlen, Antigo, Tami Zwicky and DeeDee Zwicky both of DePere; a son, David Zwicky II of Bryant; a brother, John (Sue) Zwicky, Council Bluffs, Iowa; five grandchildren Austin, Heather, and Tristin Arlen, Frances and Lucy Zwicky.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday February 9, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church with Rev. Karen Tews officiating. Antigo Veterans will conduct military rites following services at the church. Burial will take place in Elmwood cemetery. Visitation will be 4 - 7 p.m. on Monday at the Bradley Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. until the time of services on Tuesday at the church.
Tributes
"Our thoughts ,prayers and sympathy."
"Our deepest sympathy and prayers, Sally, to you and your family during this difficult time. May the Great Love of Our Lord, Hope and His Promises, and your precious memories of Dave bring comfort, peace, and healing to you all. Love lives on forever in our hearts and minds. Love, always, Georgia and Harry Sotiros (We appreciated Dave's friendship and kindness [and yours, too, Sally, to my dad at Elk's Club and the Masons.) "
"Sally, Michelle, Tami and family- Sorry to hear about Dave's death. Before we even personally knew your family, we witnessed Dave's talents to provide recreation services to the Antigo area with kindness and fairness. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May you feel God's peace and comfort along the path."
"Sally & family, So sorry to hear about your loss. Dave was such a genuinely kind person with a happy and gentle spirit and a heart of gold. I can't help but smile when I think of him. God's blessings to you and your family during this difficult time. "
"Dear Sally and family, I will miss Dave's smile and the wave of his walking stick as he passed my house. He was a remarkable and inspirational man in the way he faced profound adversity. May you find peace. "
"Dear Sally and family - I am so sorry for your loss. Dave's brother John is in constant touch with me through email although I wasn't aware how serious Dave's health issue had become. I still have the picture of the family you sent one Christmas while oversees on one of Dave's tours of duty. You are in my thoughts and prayers."
"Do you think Dave, Ernie & Dick are having a good breakfast or fish fry? Missed seeing you & want you to know you are in my thoughts & prayers."
"Sally and family, we are so sorry to hear about Dave. We will always remember how he welcomed us to the lake with open arms. His smile and positive attitude was infectious. He fought long and hard and now he is at peace. May memories of happy times bring smiles to your faces during these especially difficult times. Bless you all. John & Sandy Nussbaum"
"Dave and Family, My heart breaks at the loss of your beloved father and husband. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hold on to the wonderful memories you hold so dear. My deepest sympathies to you all."
"Sally and family, sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all."
"Sally- So sorry for your loss. Dave was one of the finest person I ever had the pleasure of knowing. Peace be with you and your family."
"Sally, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dick and Penny Hurlbert "
"Dick and I send our sympathy to Sally and your beautiful family. We will remember Dave with a smile on his face and all of the kind words he would share whenever we were together. His laugh was contagious as was his love of life. He fought a long and tough fight with courage and Grace which is an example to all who knew him. We send our prayers and love to all and want you to know that you are in our hearts during this difficult time. Mary and Dick Hilger"
"Dave's brilliant 'smile', shining 'presence', and his positive 'demeanor' even through his darkest days. "
"Dear Sally and family, I am so sorry for your loss and you are in my thoughts and prayers. I can't ever remember seeing Dave without a smile on his face. Much love Vicki Hurst"
"There couldn't have been a more friendly guy who always smiled and waved to me when I was his ''mail delivery'' person. My sympathy to Sally and his family. My prayers to him and to you as well, as he waits for us all in heaven!"
"Dave was a true gentleman and a friend. Sure will miss his friendly smile and greeting. Our heartfelt sadness for Sally and your family."
"sorry for your loss. We will miss Dave. Mary & Bucky"
"Sure am going to miss our 5:00 Happy hour together. I miss Dave and Sally so much. Dar"
"Jan and I will have a Manhattan in his honor. So sorry for your loss Aunt Sally and Family. He will be deeply missed."
"Sally and family, so sorry to hear of your loss,"