David J. Linser
May 12, 1938 - January 11, 2017
        

Dave Linser of Menomonee Falls, WI peacefully completed his baptismal journey surrounded by his loving family on January 11, 2017 at the age of 78. Son of the late John and Agnes (Mayer) Linser and loving husband of Judy (Hansen) for 54 years. Dave was the caring father of Mark (friend Michelle Bloedorn) Wauwatosa, WI, Bruce (Danny Lishansky) Atlantis, FL and Sharon (Lance) Johnson, Combined Locks, WI. Dave was also the fun-loving grandfather of Morgan and Evan Johnson.  He will be missed by his sister-in-law Gloria (Jerry) Criswell, Des Moines, IA, Carlton, Harriet and Michelle Hinds of Barbados, and many other relatives and friends. 

 

Dave received his bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and his master’s degree from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. He started his biology teaching career at Antigo High School, Antigo, WI for three years and also spent one year in Madison, WI before completing 30 years at Hamilton High School, Sussex, WI.  He retired at the age of 57. He loved to travel so after retirement, he and Judy visited Hawaii, Alaska, Barbados, and St. Lucia before purchasing a small motor home and taking to the highways to see all parts of the United States.  They also took a number of cruises to various destinations and became snowbirds in Florida for several years. Dave loved to watch his grandchildren so over the past 10 years, he attended many football, baseball, softball and basketball games and never missed a good jazz band concert either!   

 

Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, W180N7863 Town Hall Road, Menomonee Falls, WI. where Dave was a 50 year charter member.  Visitation will be held starting at 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church or Hamilton Education Association are appreciated.