David Dalke

David W. Dalke, age 54, of Freedom, passed away Friday, May 25, 2012 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 28, 1957 son of the late Marvin Dalke and Lois (Limberg) Dalke. On October 2, 1981 he was united in marriage to Nancy Bruhn.

David was a 1976 graduate of Seymour High School. He entered the U.S. Marines for 4 years. Dave graduated from Fox Valley Tech in Police Science and was an officer for the Grand Chute Police Dept. for 27 years until his retirement. He was an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, time spent at his cabin, golfing and most importantly his family.

He was a member of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Appleton where he was a past Elder. Also was a member of Northwest Turkey Assoc. NRA and NAHC.

Survivors include his wife Nancy; daughter Deanna (fiancee Tim Arndt), Freedom; son Joshua Dalke, Baileys Harbor; mother Lois Dalke, Seymour; brothers: Mark (Patricia) Dalke, Suamico; LaMont (Sarah) Dalke, Appleton; a sister Daun VanDen Heuvel, Freedom; father-in-law and mother-in-law Gordon and Gladys Bruhn, Freedom; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Nancy Bruhn, Sharon Martzahl, Sandy (Frank) Petit, Luann (Joe) Van Thull; nieces, nephews and other relatives

He was preceded in death by his father Marvin; brother-in-law Gordon Bruhn

Friends may call on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 from 4-8 p.m. at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, N2749 French Rd., Appleton and on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Appleton from 9:30 a.m. until services at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Tim Glende officiating. Military Rites to follow at church. Inurnment in the Community Lutheran Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com

Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family with arrangements.

A special thank you to Daun, Angela, Mark and Monty for all your special care. And also to ThedaCare at Home, nurses at AMC and Dr. Gunther and his nurses for all your care and concern.