David M Stencil

David M. Stencil, 56, Denmark , passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at a local hospital, following a courageous four year battle with cancer. He was born January 30, 1954 in Green Bay, son of the late Robert and Rosella (Reis) Stencil. He graduated from Denmark High School in 1972. Dave married Shelley DeChamps on April 9, 1983, at St. Joseph ’s Church, Champion. Dave knew at an early age he wanted to pursue the farming business with his dad and brothers. He was an entrepreneur early in his life. Dave and his brother, Jerry, started Stencil Manufacturing which built equipment for the farming industry. His passion in life was farming. He felt he never worked a day in his life because he loved his job. He was a pioneer in advancing farm technology for Stencil Farms. Dave was a natural businessman with great integrity and he worked very hard. He will be remembered for being honest and was well respected by all who knew him. Dave enjoyed politics, and loved to debate any topic. His interests led him into leadership positions on the Denmark School Board, Denmark Cooperative, several positions on the Holy Trinity-Pine Grove Council, and the Glenmore Zoning Board. Every year, Dave and his friends and family orchestrated the Pine Grove Tabernacle Choir, singing Christmas carols to close friends and neighbors. He was an avid Packer and Brewer fan, and he also enjoyed playing volleyball. He had a great sense of humor and wit, and leaves a legacy of wisdom, love and laughter. Dave leaves behind his loving wife of 27 years, Shelley; three children: Chad Stencil, Elliot Stencil, Kaila Stencil; one sister, Kathy Eisenschink; nephews, Bill (Victoria) Stencil, Andy (Lisa) Stencil, Tony (Sarah) Stencil, who all worked closely with Dave in the business; step-mother, Rose Stencil; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ed and Angie DeChamps; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary (Dave) Knoll, Chris Stencil, Dennis (Sherry) DeChamps, Randy (Bonnie) DeChamps, Lynn (special friend-Alonzo Villarreal) DeChamps; other nieces and nephews; and his best friend, Ken Baeten. Dave was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Jerry and Dan. Family and friends may call Sunday, June 27, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty R, Denmark. A Parish Prayer Service will conclude the visitation. Visitation will continue on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of Mass at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 3425 Willow Road , Green Bay . Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Monday at church, with Fr. Ron Belitz and Fr. Ralph Merkatoris concelebrating. Burial will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Pine Grove. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Dave’s name to benefit cancer research. The Stencil family extends a special thank you to Dr. Groteluschen, Kristen Rodeheaver, Dr. Jazayeri, Dr. Longo at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the nursing and valet staff at St. Vincent Hospital.