David P. Gahart, 66, of Kenosha, WI passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Sunday, May 4, 2014. Dave was born March 29, 1948, in Kenosha, WI the son of Lloyd (Dutch) and Wilma (Beerkircher) Gahart. On April 3, 1971, he married Karen (Seiberlich) at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Kenosha. They recently celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary. He was educated in Kenosha schools, graduating from Mary D. Bradford High School. Prior to his retirement in 2010, Dave was a Production Supervisor and Planner at Vista International. He was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed spending time on his land up north. He was also a Pontiac GTO enthusiast, a Packer fan and an auto racing fan. His number one enjoyment was spending time with his granddaughters and his 2 four-legged grandsons, Jackson and Carmel. Survivors include his wife, Karen, his three children Brian (Kim), Jill (Eric) Traxler and James; Three granddaughters, Emma and Megan Gahart, and Kayla Traxler. Also survived by brother Lloyd (Arlene) Gahart, sister Carol Novak, mother-in-law Dorothy Seiberlich, and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and sister Joyce Shaffer. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 10th at 12:00 Noon at Proko Funeral Home. Interment will be private. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until 11:45 A.M. at Proko Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit David’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Fred Froeber
May 8, 2014
Karen and family,I did not know Dave was sick, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, I am sorry we have lost contact over the years, you all are in my thoughts and prayers, he was a wonderful guy, great husband and father........... Fred Froeber
Linda Rastani
May 8, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Dave. He was a very happy person and fun to be around. We send our prayers and thoughts of sympathy to Karen and her family. Dave will be missed but never forgotten. Don Hall and Linda Rastani
Diane (Chike) Kentala
May 7, 2014
Karen, My heart aches for you and your family during this most difficult time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that you can find peace in the knowledge that Dave is with our Lord and that someday you will reunite. All my love, Diane
Brian, Nancy and Crysta Shaffer; Nicole Gaffney (Shaffer)
May 6, 2014
Our thoughts to the whole family. Uncle Dave will always be in our hearts and memories. We love you guys!
Chris Eisenman
May 6, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Gahart family. Dave was a wonderful, giving man, who will be deeply missed by those that cared for him.