David W. Burkholder

David W. Burkholder, age 86 of Platteville, WI, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, IA. He was born in Platteville March 18, 1933 the son of Arthur and Ella (Logan) Burkholder. David married Delores Slater on August 21, 1953 at the Lutheran Church of Peace in Platteville. David went to work driving truck and was in business with his dad for thirty years. He drove for Jenny Brothers for ten years, Carl Buddig for ten years, and Swiss Valley for eight years. David was also a Platteville Schools crossing guard for twenty years and was honored with an appreciation award for dedicated and valuable service. He was a member of the Platteville United Methodist Church. David liked having coffee with friends at various places; first Kmart, then the Moundview Family Restaurant at the Belmont Truck Stop. He and Delores enjoyed going to Belmont and the Platteville Senior Center for lunch together. David was a fan of the Milwaukee Brewers and especially the Green Bay Packers.

David is survived by his wife of 65 years, Delores; their children: Diane (Brian) Lehnherr, Randy (Cheri) Burkholder, and Kay (Todd Kent) Burkholder; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Schultz; cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his grandson, Tommy Skattum; three brothers: Arnie, Clifford, and Jim Burkholder; and a sister, Beadie Williams.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the Platteville United Methodist Church with Reverend Brenda Whitford officiating. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery, Platteville. Family and friends may call on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, a David W. Burkholder Memorial Fund has been established. The Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory of Platteville is entrusted with his services.