David Burtis Wolfgang, age 84, of Chelsea, MI, died peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
David was born February 8, 1939 in Chelsea, MI to Walter and Helen (Searfoss) Wolfgang. He was a life-long Chelsea resident, graduating from Chelsea High School in 1957. He went on to attend Michigan State Agricultural Short Course. On February 1, 1964, he married Barbara Jean (Marshall) at Bethlehem Church in Ann Arbor, MI, and she survives.
He had a deep love for farming, especially animals. He began 4-H at a young age was involved in FFA and many other farm related organizations. Along with farming he worked at Sheridan Books from 1985-2007.
Together Dave and Barb were able to enjoy many wonderful trips all across the U.S. with many groups of friends and family. They walked the “Mighty” Mackinac Bridge, 1993 until 2017. They were always ready for a good game of cards. He was a devoted member of First Congregational Church of Chelsea; his deep faith was very evident throughout his life.
He is also survived by his two daughters, Wendy (Douglas) Beaumont of Chelsea, MI, and Amy (Marvin) Nieman of Shaker Heights, OH. He was extremely proud of his grandchildren, Julie (Dave) DeVries of Holland, Alex Beaumont of Ann Arbor, MI; Eva and Aaron Nieman of Shaker Heights, OH; as well as his great-grandson, Lucas DeVries.
The family is grateful for the care from many doctors and nurses with the Heart Failure team at the U-M and Chelsea Hospital.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church or the Michigan 4-H Foundation.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, June 1, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at the First Congregational Church of Chelsea. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Chelsea, MI.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, as well as Thursday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.
