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HTR Obit part 1 - Wednesday, June 04, 2008
David L. Stever, age 57, a Manitowoc resident, died unexpectedly on Monday, June 2, 2008, at Aurora Bay Care of Green Bay, with his wife Shirley at his side.

He was born on June 15, 1950, in Two Rivers, son of Audrey (VanSeggern) Stever and the late Alvin Stever. On Nov. 26, 1971, David married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Franzen, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. David was a 1968 graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, and a 1994 Summa Cum Laude graduate of Silver Lake College with a degree in Management. David was an advocate of higher education all his life. He was employed with TDS Telecom for the past 30 years.

HTR part 2 - Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Survivors include his loving wife: Shirley Stever, Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in-law: Daniel and Rebecca Stever, Lexington, Kentucky; a daughter and son-in-law: Cheryl and Jason Haw, Neenah; two grandsons: Landon and Gavin Haw; his mother: Audrey Stever; two sisters and a brother-in-law: Debbie and Mike Herzfeldt; and Kathy Stever; brothers-in-law and their spouses: David (Mary Jo) Franzen; Paul (Lois) Franzen; Helmer Jr. (Marge) Franzen; and Jim (Claudine) Franzen; and sisters-in-law and their spouses: Janet (John) Anhalt and Jean (Ed) Zahn.

HTR part 3 - Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Also surviving are nieces and nephews: Nick and Julie; Craig and Tammy; Mark and Jenny: Melissa and Clayton; Michele and Pete; Nick and Krista; Tony and Lori; Neil; Ryan and Jenny; Lisa; Jody and Phil; Tammy and Travis; John; Tom & Melissa; Jessica and Jerod; Emily; Christopher; John; Barbara and Mike; Scott and Kris and Amy and Jason. He is also survived by other relatives, many friends and lifelong friend: Scott Wagner.

HTR part 4 - Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2008, at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. David Rosenow. Following cremation, David will be laid to rest at Knollwood Memorial Gardens.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2008.
Friends may also call Friday morning at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.

HTR Part 5 - Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Dave treasured his wife and family, as we did him. His children, their spouses and his two grandsons brought him true joy. We will always remember his quick wit, charm and devotion. Dave lived by his convictions to honor and serve God. His beliefs and passions were made manifest in his daily life. He believed in God's promise of eternal life in Heaven. Dave, you will always be in our hearts.
Herald Times Reporter
June 4, 2008

Initial HTR announcement - Wednesday, June 04, 2008
David L. Stever, age 57, a Manitowoc resident, died on Monday, June 2, 2008, at Aurora Baycare Medical Center in Green Bay.

The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center will announce complete funeral arrangements at a later date.

Herald Times Reporter
June 3, 2008

David Stever - Tuesday, June 03, 2008

My Brother-in-law Dave Stever was called to heaven monday morning.

I received a call from my Sister Jean around 3:00 AM telling me the news. Last night, This morning, and then all day long just seemed like a horrible dream. I can't imagine a world where Dave isn't there. I can't imagine saying Shirley without saying Dave. I can't imagine Dave not being there poking holes in my walls with his knife, answering my questions about telephony, answering my questions on business, discussing politics, picking on someone the way only Dave could, and watching him attempt to complete a project.

Since I lost my father at a young age, Dave often was a great example to me on what a man should be. Many of my ideas and the things I believe in are a direct result from Dave's influence. The world has lost one of it's great people.