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Obituary: David M. Koltz

David M. Koltz, 69, Greenleaf, passed away early Tuesday morning, July 16, 2024.

He was born August 2, 1954, to the late Fred and Florence (Puymbroek) Koltz.




Dave was a graduate of De Pere High School. He married his high School sweetheart Wanda Naniot on August 9,1975 and were united in marriage for 48 years.

He was the owner of Wrightstown Wood Products Inc. for 40 years. Dave went to the shop every day, right up till the end, he truly loved it.

Dave loved to ride motorcycle, and travel, especially with his family from the Bahamas to trips out west, he loved the adventure.

In his later years, Dave enjoyed his 5:00AM breakfast three days a week at Julie’s in West De Pere and two days a week at Rudy’s in Brillion. He liked listening to WOGB, watching Family Feud, Brewer Baseball and the Packers. His walk with the Lord was so very important to him, he may have forgotten some things, but his faith always remained.

Dave is survived by his wife Wanda, their children; Jesse (Holly) Koltz, and Nick (Samantha) Koltz. His grandchildren; Mason (Erin Rietz) and Zack (Madeline Westrich), and great grandchild Bentley. His siblings; Fred Koltz, Don Koltz, Ruth (Dean) Krause, Jean (Jack) Herlache, Mari Abts, Bob (Wendy) Koltz, Al (Julie) Koltz, and Dennis (Lisa) Koltz. His in-laws; Roy & Kathy Lemke, Al & Wendy Rahn, Dawn Carter Sidwell, Pat & Robin Hogan, Billy & Jean Ramey, Tim Bethke, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Florence Koltz, father and mother-in-law Ken Naniot and Gloria Bethke, his grandson Mitchell Koltz, sisters-in-law Marilyn Koltz, and Esther Koltz, brothers -in-law Dave Carter, and Wesley Naniot, as well as his nephews Jason Novitski and Justin Ramey.

Dave’s celebration will take place on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Cedar Creek Event Center of De Pere 1018 Cedar Street, De Pere beginning at 1:00PM with a service at 4:00PM, and dinner to follow. Ryan Funeral Home, De Pere is assisting the family.

In Lieu of flowers and plants a memorial fund will be established.

Special thanks to our family and friends for all the thoughts and prayers. To the Upper Room Prayer Group. A very special thank you to Terri Fonder and Julie Koltz, the staff at Julie’s Café in De Pere and Rudy’s Café in Brillion, and Oneida Casino.

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