David Stuebs

David “Dave” Stuebs, 90, passed away on May 23, 2026, at St. Agnes Hospital, surrounded by his family and his pastor. Dave was born February 9, 1936, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac to Clarence and Neva (Hoffman) Stuebs. His parents taught him the importance of hard work, as he was raised by a railroad worker and a schoolteacher. Dave and his parents first lived in a railroad passenger boxcar before his parents built their family home on the west shore of Lake Winnebago. Dave graduated from Goodrich High School in 1954 and from Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) in 1960 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. On July 9, 1960, Dave married the love of his life, Delores “Dolly” (Isken) Stuebs, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lomira. Dave had an absolute love for the water. Growing up by the lake, he and Dolly returned to lake living for the last 35 years. Dave loved boating, and in his younger years, water skiing and swimming. He made sure to teach his children to enjoy these activities as well. He had a passion for gardening and manicured flower beds, especially cannas. In the summer, you could find him caring for his yard or gazing at the water. He also loved playing hockey and played through his early 30’s for the Fond du Lac Bears Hockey Team. Dave joined the Wisconsin Army National Guard Aviation Division. He was part of the radio repair school in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and later in Fort Lewis, Washington. He was called up for active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 as part of the 32nd Red Arrow Aviation Division. Dave’s first engineering job was with AC Spark Plug in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. While there, he worked on the Gyro Project for the Apollo Space Program. In 1964, Dave was hired by Giddings and Lewis (G&L) in Fond du Lac as a test engineer and was quickly promoted to the electrical engineering department. He retired from G&L in December 1999 as an Electrical Engineering Foreman. Dave was an active member of Church of Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac. His parents were among the original founding members of the church. Dave was baptized there and remained a member throughout his life. He held many roles at the church over his 90 years but especially enjoyed serving as the Chair of the Property Committee for many, many years. He loved and took pride in keeping the church looking beautiful inside and out…and fixing a few things along the way. Dave is survived by his two sons, Tim (Julie) Stuebs of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and Jeff (Patti) Stuebs of Campbellsport, Wisconsin, and his daughter Pamela (Jeff) Hencke of De Pere, Wisconsin. Ten grandchildren; Josh (Kristina) Stuebs, Zack (special friend Ross) Stuebs, Danielle (Ryan) Newton, Michelle (Brian) Fink, Jake (special friend Gage) Stuebs, Rachel (special friend Jai) Stuebs, Alexis (Blake) Champeau, Ally (special friend Matt) Hencke, Benje (special friend Lauren) Hencke and his sweet Carson Hencke. Six great-grandchildren; Ryker Stuebs, Wyatt and Walker Newton, Blakely and Camden Fink, and Charlie Champeau. His brother, Jack Stuebs and his sister, Jean Thompson, and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his dear sweet wife Dolly; his parents; sisters-in-law Judy Stuebs, Lou Anna Isken, Arleen Schilling, Carol Isken, Kathryn Batterman, Priscilla Perry; and brothers-in-law Marvin Thompson, George Isken, Donald Isken, Ronald Isken, Duane Perry, Wayne Batterman and his special nephew, Steven Stuebs. Dave was an avid churchgoer and loved how God changed his life. He had been a recovered alcoholic since 1983. Dave had a quick-witted sense of humor, always kindness with a smile, always would see the best in everyone, and always gave a second chance because he had been given one. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 4th, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., with the funeral service to follow at 4:00 p.m. at Church of Our Saviour, along with military honors. The church is located at 363 S. Main Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to his beautiful Church of Our Saviour Lutheran Church or the Gratitude Club, Inc., which supports individuals/and their families in their recovery journey from Alcoholism in the Fond du Lac and surrounding area.

David Stuebs

February 9, 1936 - May 23, 2026