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November 11, 1957 – Thursday, January 18, 2008

Service Information
The Peterson Chapel
1/20/2008
2 pm

Visitation Information

David B. Wohlenhaus, age 50, of Brooklyn Center died on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at the Fairview University of Minnesota Hospital due to liver failure.

David Brian Wohlenhaus was born on November 11, 1957 in Springfield, Massachusetts to Donald Lee and Janel Frances (nee Peacock) Wohlenhaus. They moved to Minnesota when Dave was still an infant. A Class of 1976 graduate of Buffalo High School, David also attended St. Cloud State. On May 18, 1984, he married Mary (nee Perra) and they were blessed with two sons. On December 26, 1999 Dave married Beverly Bean. Besides being a business owner in the south-west part of Minnesota, David also worked as a salesman in the Twin Cities until poor health forced him to retire. David enjoyed golfing, fishing, and laughing but most of all, he loved being with family (especially his boys), and friends.

Dave Wohlenhaus is survived by wife, Beverly of Brooklyn Center; sons: Dylan Lee and Drake Edward Wohlenhaus and their mother, Mary (Francis Schmitz) Wohlenhaus-Schmitz, all of Buffalo; parents, Donald and Nell Wohlenhaus of Buffalo; sister, Debra (Ronald) Schultz, also of Buffalo; brother, Stephen Jon Wohlenhaus of Woodbury; nephews and niece: Zacrye Schultz, and Austin and Brielle Wohlenhaus; aunts and uncles: Sue (Terri) Londo of Elko, Andrew (Lois) Peacock of Minnetonka, Michael (Cheryl) Peacock of Elk River, Sharon (David) Jorgansen of Colorado, and James Wohlenhaus of California; many cousins; relatives; and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; baby sister, Sherilynn; aunt, Louetta Stahl; and uncle, Ronald Peacock.

Memorial Service 2 PM Sun. at The Peterson Chapel “ Buffalo with Chaplain Paul Galchutt officiating. Visitation is 1 hour before the funeral. There will be a private burial at St. Francis Cemetery in Buffalo. Memorials are preferred to Life Source Organ & Tissue Donation: 1-888-5-DONATE.

12 Guestbook Entries

  1. Harold and Phyllis Aspen

    Dear Don and Nell,
    We are so sorry to learn of the death of David.
    May the memories of David get you through this very hard time.
    Just remember God didnot take David from you He called him home.
    As Harold said when our son passed away at21 Edward went from his earthly Father to his heavenly Father,
    that is a comforting thought,
    God bless you and your family.
    HArold and Phyllis Aspen
    Danbury, WI.
    {formally of Montrose Mn.}

    Reply
  2. Patti, Corey, Brody, Ezmae & Marley Stevens

    Drake, we are so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. Please know that we are here for you if you need anything. We love having you around the house and hearing your laugh. You are in our thoughts and prayers, God bless you and your entire family!

    Reply
  3. Riti Sanderson

    Our sincere sympathy to the entire Wohlenhaus family. Embrace the memories and enjoyable times you had together as a family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God bless David.

    Reply
  4. Sharon & Chuck

    Dear Nell, Don, and families,
    Please know that our prayers and hearts are with you at this difficult time. Losing a child is so very painful, no matter how old they are.
    God bless all of you.

    Reply
  5. Eric and Ivonne Nelson

    The Nelsons send many prayers to all of you and all of our love!

    Reply
  6. Jody (Wohlenhaus) Gallagher

    Please accept our deepest condolences. My family lives in Wheaton,MN. We have been trying to learn about our extended family for years. With the death of my great-great aunt, Gladys (Wohlenhaus)Cordes, information about our family lineage died also.

    There are not many Wohlenhauses in this world. Please feel a little contentment in your hearts knowing that, even though we have never met, we are grieving with you.

    Sincerely,
    Lyle and JoAnn Wohlenhaus
    Roy and Shirley (Wohlenhaus) Reckner
    Doug and Linda Wohlenhaus
    Dean and Marilee Wohlenhaus
    Marty and Debra (Wohlenhaus) Buttke
    Brad and Jody (Wohlenhaus) Gallagher
    Matt and Shanna Wohlenhaus
    Aaron Wohlenhaus

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  7. Tim and Sam Shears

    Don,Nell and Steve

    We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Dave. No words can help….
    the last time I saw Dave was on a golf course with Steve (Troy Byrne)…a warm
    summer day…two brothers laughing and
    having a good time. Our best to your family…our sincere thoughts are with you… Tim and Sam Shears

    Reply
  8. Tami Berg

    Dear Mary, Nel, Dylan, Drake and the rest of the Wohlenhaus family…our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are thinking of you with heavy hearts.

    Dave, Tami, Sammy and Zach Berg

    Reply
  9. Marvin Leier

    Dylan,
    Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Know that all of us at the UND TV Center are thinking of you. We want you to know your Studio One family is here for you. If you need anything please let us know.

    Reply
  10. Melody Kath

    The words cannot be found to express how sorry I am at your great loss. Dave’s smile is what I will remember most about him for I never saw him without one.

    Forgive me, I only found out this morning.

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  11. Dylan Wohlenhaus

    I want to thank everyone for sharing your comments. Im sitting up at school in North Dakota reading all of these, Thanks to all who were able to attend sunday’s service, it was much appreceated by our whole family. Also please feel free to share any memories of David on here.

    Dylan Wohlenhaus
    (Son of Dave)

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  12. Irene Burke

    Dear Nell, My sincerest condolences to you & Don on the loss of your son. I know that pain as I have been there. God Bless both of you & May he give you both Peace.
    Sincerely.
    Irene Burke

    Reply

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