Dorothy H. David's obituary , Passed away on October 4, 2025 in Wausau, Wisconsin

Dorothy H. David

July 24, 1943 - October 4, 2025 (82 years old)

Wausau, Wisconsin

Dorothy H. David's obituary , Passed away on October 4, 2025 in Wausau, Wisconsin

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Helke Funeral Home & Cremation Service

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Dorothy H. David

July 24, 1943 - October 4, 2025 (82 years old)

Wausau, Wisconsin

Dorothy H. David Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 4, 2025, at the age of 82, Dorothy H. David (Wausau, Wisconsin) passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy H. David to pay them a last tribute.

In the sacred silence of farewell, Dorothy is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Dorothy's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Bernice Klemmer Dailey (Lloyd Dailey) and Frederick (Gladys Schwingle); her adoptive parents, Frederick Schwingle and Gladys Schwingle; and her granddaughter Gladys Anna David.

She is survived by: her daughter Tammie McGowan (Brian McGowan); her grandchild Kami McGowan; her son Jason David (Stephanie David); and her sister Betty Schwingle Drab (Joe Drab). She is also survived by many friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Helke Funeral Home and Cremation Service (302 Spruce St, Wausau, WI 54401). A reception will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Helke Funeral Home & Cremation Service



Thu

Oct 23

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Helke Funeral Home and Cremation Service
302 Spruce St, Wausau, WI 54401

Thu

Oct 23

Reception

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Helke Funeral Home and Cremation Service
302 Spruce St, Wausau, WI 54401

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