David Kenneth Gulrud, age 50, passed away peacefully with family members at his side on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at the St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo, WI following a short battle with cancer. 　
He was born on November 27, 1959 in Friendship, WI to Herbert Gulrud Jr. and June (Reichhoff) Gulrud. David graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1978 and worked for Boldt Construction and Georgia Pacific Papermill as a Master Millwright. 　In 1998 he became a Blackjack dealer at Ho-Chunk Casino in Baraboo.
David had three children from a previous marriage; 　Bryan, Joshua and Megan. 　In 1999 David married Donna (Sandmire) Young and resided in the Baraboo area until his death.
David was an avid sportsman, woodworker, handyman, and enjoyed making Halloween costumes and crafts. 　David especially loved cooking, reading, chocolate, coffee, the Packers, and his dog Rusty.
David is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Donna; his step-children, Courtney (Greg) Dahlke of Reedsburg, WI and Clint (Katie) Kelly of Belleville, WI; 　sons Bryan (Cindy) Gulrud of Stevens Point, WI, and Joshua Gulrud of Milwaukee, WI; 　daughter Megan (Jeff) Tetzloff of Stevens Point, WI; and grand-daughter Maia Tetzloff of Stevens Point, WI. 　
Also survived by his mother, June Gulrud, of Adams, WI; 　brother, Mark (Terri) Gulrud, of Adams, WI; sisters: Myrna (Tim) Diemert of Friendship, WI and Janet (Ron) Brown of Middleton, WI; father-in-law, Al (Norlinda) Kovars of Poynette, WI; sisters-in-law: Laurie (Cande) Hernandez of Waterloo, WI; Darlene (Rob) Weisensel of Woodruff, WI; Terri (Randy) McAliley of Fall River, WI; Tonya Kovars of Lodi, WI; brothers-in-law: Dale (Tiffany) Sandmire of Sauk, WI and David (Beth) Sandmire of Waterloo, WI. David is further survived by many nieces and nephews, in-laws, and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Gulrud Jr., maternal and paternal grandparents, his God-parents, Irma and Harvey Bandow; brother-in-law Shawn Kovars and infant brother, Robert.
A memorial gathering and luncheon is planned for Sunday, November 28th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Adams Town Hall located at 1980 11th Avenue, Friendship, WI. Jeff Bandow will offer words of prayer prior to the meal. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family are appreciated.
David will be missed by all
Bryan Joshua and Megan
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I’ve been out of touch for awhile and didn’t know. Again I’ll say a prayer for all of you.
So sorry to learn of this loss. I remember Dave through our school years together as a quiet yet strong guy. The Class of 78 has you in their hearts.
So sad to hear the news, may all fond memories keep him alive in your hearts. I also was one of david’s classmates from the class of 1978 and have fond memories of his wrestling years.
My sincere condolences Myrna to you and all the family at this time of David’s passing.
iam so srroy to hear this just think know he is in good hands and always be watched by his family well again i am so sorry to hear this that happen i hope everything is going ok with the family i know how it is i had a daughter that passed away at a day old but again i am so sorry
Dave touched upon our lives for a short time in the 90’s and we too, will miss him! God bless him and his famiy.
Dennis and Peggy Falk
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I will always remember David as one of my "little" boys from my second year of teaching. Our deepest sympathy.
Myrna , Mark and Janet, so sad to hear about your brother. Take care.
Janet – I was very sorry to hear about your brother – I remember when you spoke of how ill he was. Jerry & I are thinking of you, try to remember the fun times.
I too was in the A-F Class of 1978 with Dave. Many good times to remember. Great guy. I am very sorry to hear the news. My sympathy to his family.
My thoughts and prayers are with David’s family at this time of loss. Take comfort knowing he will live on in all of you!
I am very sad to learn of Dave’s illness & passing. My(as well as our class-’78) thoughts & prayers go out to the family.
David, We will miss you dearly. Many a good time my old friend. We all played hard back in "the days"…R.I.P. , LOBY
I am so sorry to hear of Daves passing…my heart goes out to all of his family and friends.
I was very sorry to learn of David’s passing. He was a classmate of mine and I will always remember him with a friendly smile – and a friend of mine. The family is in my thoughts. Lynnette
You have our deepest sympathy. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
My sincere sympathies to all of you. I wish I could join you on Monday to remember David and celebrate his life with you. All my love. Bonnie
It is with deep sadness to hear of my classmate David’s illness and passing. My sincere condolences to the Gulrud family.
I’m sorry for your loss and no words can fill the void. I remember David as a kind softspoken an nice curly hair. The class of 78 will miss him. My sympathy to the family.
So very sorry to hear about David’s passing. My heart goes out to you all.
Daves’ Family, We are so sorry to hear about David. Larry worked with him in the mill. Our thoughts & prayers are with all. Larry & Evie
My deepest sympathy at this time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.