David Messer Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David Messer of Bismarck, North Dakota, who passed away on March 20, 2026, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Michael Messer and Magdalen Messer; his sister Linda Schumann; his mother-in-law Jean Butler; and his brother-in-law Bruce Butler.
He is survived by: his wife Sheila Messer of Bismarck; his children, Stephanie Mayfield (Shawn) of Rapid City and Christopher Messer (Kara) of Dickinson; his siblings, Elvera Frank (Fred) of Bismarck, Lil Zimmerman (Gene) of Bismarck and Ben Messer (Eva) of Richardton; his brother-in-law Doug Schumann of Waubun, Minnesota; his grandchildren, Devin, Conner, Taylor and Ashley; and his stepgrandchildren, Addison, Beauden, Vada and Marit. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, colleagues, and friends.
