Obituary for David Stini

David James Stini, 65, was called to his eternal home, received into the arms of Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 15, 2024, after collapsing at his home. He was transported by Wisconsin Rapids EMS to Aspirus Riverview Hospital, Wisconsin Rapids where he was pronounced dead.  David was born on November 18, 1958 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, the second son of Joseph and Caroline (Buchholtz) Stini.

Fr. Daniel Thelen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, September 25 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Marshfield, at 11:00AM. Cindy Penker and the St. John the Baptist Funeral Choir will provide the music. The Knights of Columbus Fr. John Eisen Council #1799 will pray the rosary at 10:00AM with visitation to follow until the time of the Mass. David will be laid to rest in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield. Pallbearers will be Doris Breidel, Diana Stritzel, Duwayne Merkes, Cliff Michalik, John Meyer, Daniel Flees, and honorary pallbearer, Daryl Kopp. Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family.

David was a graduate of Marshfield Senior High. For most of his life, he was presented with many health challenges. Although his family made a very difficult decision to place him in the care of the state of Wisconsin in his twenties, their love for him never wavered nor ceased. When able to drive and later in life, assisted by friends who provided transportation, Caroline (mother) traveled to the many assisted living facilities he resided in.  She would spend the evening before her visits popping a very large bag of popcorn; a favorite of David’s to bring to him, companioned with a bag of candy, another favorite of his. Holidays and his birthday equaled a handwritten letter and card into which a bit of spending money was tucked so that when David traveled to his medical appointments, a stop at his favorite fast food restaurant for a burger was a looked-forward to treat.  Prayers for his well-being were a constant gift.

David’s death brings to closure the family circle here on this earth but it continues for eternity in heaven.  David was preceded in death by Joseph (father), Caroline (mother), LaVern (brother), grandparents, Joseph and Mary (Dieringer) Stini, Sr. and Adolph and Margaret (Meyer) Bucholtz and many uncles, aunts, and cousins.  He is survived by Lucinda Kopp (Stini), Stratford, WI, and Lorretta Laumer (Stini), Hemmet, California many cousins, and friends

Thank you to the staff at the assisted living facilities, Wisconsin Rapids EMS, Aspirus Riverview Hospital Emergency Room, healthcare providers, and guardian.

Memorials can be made to St. John the Baptist Church, Marshfield.

Condolences may be sent online at www.rembsfh.com