"Connie...so sorry for your loss...he was way too young to depart. think of you guys ..wishing you the best....Marva & Emery Dickinson (Don Wall's sister and husband)"
In loving memory of
David J. Kaplenski
May 23, 1948 - April 18, 2016
David J. Kaplenski, of Elcho, died Monday, April 18, 2016 at home under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. He was 67 years old. He was born on May 23, 1948 in Standish, Mich. a son of Joseph and Mary (Kasumba) Kaplenski. He married his soul mate Connie Dyer on August 26, 1992 in Las Vegas, Nev.
David was a truck driver for 46 years most recently for Prochnow Trucking. Along with his wife, he owned Koni K's Restaurant and the Korner Pub in Elcho.
He loved spending time with his family and telling jokes.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Connie; mother, Mary Kaplenski of Standish, Mich.; a brother, Nick (Gail) Kaplenski of Bay City, Mich.; daughter, Christine Hamer of South Sioux City, NE; three step-sons, Steven (Ronda) Etherington of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Gary (Debra) Etherington of Antigo and Bob Morrison of Elcho; three step-daughters, Tammy Etherington of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Shelly Visser of Appleton and Kim (George) King of Parrish; and a brother-in-law, Ken Woloszyk of Muskegon, Mich. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Kaplenski; and sister, Roxanne "Sandy" Woloszyk.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Shane Wheeler officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the funeral home.
The family extends a special thank you to Sharon, Diane and Shelley of LeRoyer Hospice for the loving care they provided to Dave in his final days.
Tributes
"I WAS A SCHOOL MATE WITH DAVE IN STANDISH ,MICH. WE HAD A LOT OF FUN TOGETHER DURING OUR YOUNG TEENAGE YEARS . HE WAS A GREAT RUNNING BACK IN JV AND VARSITY FOOTBALL . RAN LIKE THE WIND ! LOST TRACK OF EACH OTHER IN THE TURBULENT 70'S . WISH I COULD HAVE TALKED TO HIM ONE MORE TIME .. REST IN PEACE DAVE ..... YOUR OLD FRIEND, ED BABA LAS VEGAS NV."
"My prayers are with all who loved Dave. May God's comforting touch be felt as you grieve his loss."
"Dave, I didn't know you well but I do know the joy and happiness you brought to my friend, Connie's life and I thank you for that. May God Bless you and hold you tight. May He provide comfort to Connie and all your family and fill them with the good memories created in their lives with you, Dave. "
"Dave, you are going to be sadly missed by many. Thank you so much for being part of our crazy life/family and for taking care of my mother. We love you and are so happy you finally at peace and no more pain. Love, Shelly"