"I was sad to see that the only guy that was nice to me in High School has passed away. I was looking thru Obits and saw this and began to cry. Thanks Dave"
In loving memory of
David Sterner
December 5, 1963 - December 8, 2012
David A. Sterner, age 49, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 8, 2012 due to an unknown illness. He was born December 5, 1963 in Sioux City, Iowa. David Andrew Sterner was the son of Robert and Bessie Sterner. He grew up near Willey where he attended grade school. David graduated from Kuemper High School in 1982 and enjoyed playing sports during his high school years. He was united in marriage with Laura (James) Halbur on April 29, 1995 in Carroll. David was a jack of all trades. He worked as a truck driver and mechanic, as well as painting for Paul Taylor and Brian Wendl. David was a member of St. Mary's Church in Willey and a former member of The Knights of Columbus. He was a child at heart and enjoyed being with his family. His greatest joy was to be there for others when they needed him. David loved to ride his motorcycle, hunt and fish. He moved back home to Willey, to care for his parents during the last few years of his life. He is preceded in death by Albert and Gertrude Sterner. David is survived by his parents, Robert and Bessie Sterner of Willey; sister Susan and husband John Chism of St. Cloud, FL; children: Sarah Sterner and boyfriend Sebastian Metheny of Carroll; Alicia (Sterner) Currera and wife Cortney of Carroll; and Christian Sterner of Carroll; stepchildren: Michael Halbur and wife Mandy (Wells) of Dubuque; Holly (Halbur) Schaefer and husband Brian of Carroll; and Amanda Halbur and boyfriend Adam Wempe of Carroll; grandchildren: Kylesa Metheny; Kenedy, Shelby and Destiny Schaefer; and Jaxon Halbur; and his nephew Todd Sterner of Willey; along with many other relatives and friends. Concelebrants Reverend Timothy Johnson Reverend Dan Greving Eucharistic Ministers Marty Greving Chris Quandt Lector Daryl Quandt Gift Bearers Kenedy, Shelby & Destiny Schaefer Music "Here I Am, Lord" "Amazing Grace" "Shall We Gather at the River" "How Great Thou Art" St. Mary's Choir Barb Danner, Accompanist Casket Bearers Chris Anthofer Brian Wendl Brandon Barringer Keith Bauer Kelly Bauer Bill Bauer Interment St. Mary's Cemetery Willey, Iowa David's family wishes to thank you for your kindness and invites you for lunch and fellowship at the church hall following the committal service.
Tributes
"my thoughts and prayers are with you.i will miss you more than words can ever say.you were the best"
"Messengers of the Faith MC sends there condolences to the family you will be in our thoughts & prayers Dave will be truly missed by all those that new him Casper Messenger of the Faith MC"
"rest in peace man ride hard"
"I never felt so safe on a motorcycle as I did with you. I will always remember the ever-present smile on your face and miss hearing you laugh. May you rest in peace. <3"
"Dave will be missed. I only knew Dave for a short time, but the time I have known him he always had a smile, always wanted to talk. The world will not be the same with him gone. You now can ride free! You are at peace."
"I learned much from Dave about care and compassion, and about finding something to smile about in life. I am thankful that our lives crossed paths. Please know Bessie and Robert that you are in my thoughts and prayers often."
"Sorry to hear about Dave's passing.You are in our thought's and prayers.Wish we could be there, if you need anything just give us a call."
"We met when we were only 15... about 10 years ago, ha ha, and my life has never been the same. My friend, you added so much beauty to every day with your laugh, your smile, your enthusiasm, that sparkle in your eye... and you were such a flirt. You had a special gift of making each person you talked to feel as though they were the most important person in the world. You were always there, ready to help in any way you could. I am a better person because of you and you will forever be in my heart my friend. Until we meet again..."
"RIP Dave you will be missed! Paul & I were very saddened to hear about Dave's passing. Dave was someone that really enjoyed every day to the fullest and did so with that awesome smile and heartfelt laugh. We had a friendship with Dave that we will cherish always. While we don't know the family very well, Dave shared things about each of you often. It was very clear you were his world and each of you were loved and meant so much to him. We want Dave's family to know that his spirit has touched many people's lives as it has ours. He will be missed. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Our deepest sympathy and love to you and yours, Paul & Cathy Taylor"
"I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much Dave meant to you. Dave was my best friend and more then that my brother and I can't imagine what my life would have been like without him. I know this world will be a sadder,lesser place without him in it. I will miss him as much as I loved him.I love you all and my prayers are with you."
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"You will be in our thoughts and prayrs forever."
"Dave and I were friends in high school. He will always be remembered as having a kind and caring heart. He was a good friend and always made me laugh. I just got back in touch with him through facebook last year and enjoyed hearing what was going on in his life. It was obvious that he loved his family very much. I will miss him very much. Good bye my old friend ."
"Dave was my Brother for many years. Most of all Dave was still my friend and I will miss his smile and Dave himself. My condolences to his Daughters, parents, and family. FROG Sons of Silence MC North Dakota Chapter"
"Dave, We've been best friends for well over 30 years; I will miss YOU, your smile, our conversations, & laughs. God has a reason for you to join him and one day I will see you again! My prayers and thoughts are with your parents, sister, son, and daughters. May God watch over your whole family through this sad time."
"I used to run around with Dave quite a bit in high school. I was lucky enough to run into him last month at the drivers license station, where we caught up on whats been going on in our lives. Then, just last week again we ran into each other at HyVee, right before his birthday. He was the same great person I always remembered... happy, smiling, easy going., great sense of humor... Dave, you will be missed..."
"I will always love and miss you!"
"love and miss you- until we meet again! save me a spot!"
"You will always be in my thoughts! I will miss you!"
"Your smile will never be forgotten, with all my love. I will miss you."