David Dean Bloss
David Dean Bloss, age 69, of Oxford, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
David was born on August 27, 1955, in Portage, Wisconsin, to Clifford Carl and Flossie Mae (Drew) Bloss. He grew up in Brooks, attended Brooks Elementary, and graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1973. David managed the Standard Service Station in Brooks before marrying Renee in 1975. They later moved to Walworth, where he built pole barns for Wick Construction and discovered his passion for farming while working for “Woody.” In 1980, he returned to the Brooks area and spent 12 years managing Wallace Acres Dairy Farm. He later worked at Faye Luger Farms and Penda in Portage before becoming the night-shift herdsman for Slowey Farms, where he dedicated himself until retiring in 2019.
Beyond his career, David found joy in the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing, and caring for his hobby farm, which he proudly built up to include horses, chickens, pigs, goats, and 100 beef cattle. A proud member of the Brooks Lions Club, he was always willing to take in stray pets and lend a helping hand to his community.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Flossie Bloss; his sister, Donna; his brother, Rick; his infant sister, Cheryl; and his former wife, Renee.
He is lovingly remembered by his sons, Channing (Melanie) Bloss and Ryan (Crystal) Bloss; his partner, Anita Dahlberg; his siblings, Linda (Vera) Bloss, Teressa Ott, Bev Warner, Dennis (Karen) Bloss, Dale (Cindy) Bloss, Karen Christensen, and Harlan Bloss; his grandchildren, Tessa, Macie, Mya, Kai, and Mason; his great-grandchildren, Ezra, Oliver, and Kyomi; two unofficial sons, Rodney Reichhoff and Chris Thomas. He is further survived by his partner in crime, his dog, Fido.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to his family.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences and further information can be found at www.roseberrys.com.
Deepest sympathy.
Channing and Family sorry for your loss
To Dave’s family and his many friends
We remember Dave as a hard worker, an honest man, a great father and a wonderful friend. Dave had a great sense of humor and I suspect we all remember his laugh.
Dave loved farming and he loved all animals.
I wish Dave could have lived longer, but I trust he is now with beloved family and friends and we will see him again.
We would like to send our condolences to Channing, Ryan and your families. We are so sad to hear about your dad. He was a good guy. He will be missed by many.
Linda and family,
I’m sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. Our prayers are with you all.
Our condolences to the family. Dave will always be remembered for the great guy he was and his sense of humor will be missed.
My condolences to the family, David was the most hard working person I knew never heard him complain about anything always very pleasant.Rest in peace !
Sorry for your loss
May God be with your entire family as you go through this time of transition of life without your brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Our deepest sympathies and love to the entire family.
Thinking of you❤️ he always had a smile on his face!
To David’s family…Sorry for your loss! RIP DAVE!!!
Sending deepest sympathy, that this difficult time.
My heart is saddened to hear of Dave’s Passing .He was a Good Friend ,many good memories through Grade school & HS , Raising our Families together in Our Brooks Homestead area. My Sympathy To all Of Dave’s Family and Friends .He was a Amazing Man . God Bless You all during this hard time.
My heart is saddened to hear of Dave’s Passing .He was a Good Friend ,many good memories through Grade school & HS , Raising our Families together in Our Brooks Homestead area. My Sympathy To all Of Dave’s Family and Friends .He was a Amazing Man . God Bless You all during this hard time.
So sorry for your loss
To the whole Bloss family so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to all.
To the Bloss Family, So sorry for your loss. Chan and Ryan my heart goes out especially to you…losing a parent is a loss like no other. May you find comfort within your memories. Rest easy Dave. You have joined many loved ones.
RIP Uncle David I will miss you love you
Brother David we will miss you. You raised two great sons to carry on the family heritage. Fourth generation on the R A Drew Fountain Farms speaks volumnes of your love of farming. Chan and Ryan be proud of the heritage your Dad instilled in you. Sympathy to the entire family. We are here for you.
Rip little brother. You had a good life. Remember in heaven there is no beer.