David James Gleason Sr.

David "Dave" Gleason, 83, Schofield WI passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Aspirus Hospital, Wausau, surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born April 6, 1940, in Lacrosse WI. He joined the U.S. Army and served 3 1/2 years as a paratrooper from 1959 – 1962. In 1962 Dave met his wife Karen Dallman, they married in1963 and recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. Dave pursued a career in sheet metal and from 1977 – 2023 he owned and operated Knudson Sheet Metal, Inc. He enjoyed the hard work of building a successful business and always said "if you enjoy what you are doing, you never work a day in your life".

Dave also enjoyed the outdoors. His passions included tending to his hunting land and fishing from the dock at his home on the lake with family and friends. Hosting weekly stock market chats with Duane was also a favorite pastime. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, attending their sporting events and special occasions.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Gleason, Schofield; his son, David (Kimberly) Gleason Jr, Brentwood TN, and daughter Kimberly (John) Sperl, Weston WI; four grandchildren, Nicholas Gleason, Naples FL; Benjamin Gleason, Kailua HI; Madeline Gleason, Knoxville TN; and Dustin Sperl, Madison WI; sister, Kathy Gorecki, Weston WI.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys and father, Larry.

The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday February 1st, 2024, at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild, WI. Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 am until the time of Mass.  Full military honors will then follow.

John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting family at this time.  Online condolences may be expressed at HonorOne.com