David J. De Seife, 68, of Kenosha, died on January 31, 2012 at his home.

Born in Kenosha, WI, On August 16^th 1943. He was the son of the late Alford Sr. and Ruth (O’Brian) De Seife.

A lifelong resident of Kenosha, he attended Frieden’s Ev. Lutheran School, Mary D. Bradford High School, NCR Technical Dayton Ohio and Denver Colorado, Gateway Technical Kenosha Wisconsin.

A United States Air Force veteran, he served from November 1961 to March 1965 stationed in the US and Osan Korea. Also as an Air Force reservist until November 1967. On August 27^th 1966, he married Beverly J. Seehafer of Marshfield, Wisconsin.

David was employed by the NCR Corporation for 13 years as a Technical Service Representative; he also worked in the Engineering Department at Cherry Electric Corporation. After 23 years as Maintenance/Production Supervisor at AMC/Daimler Chrysler, David retired on September 30^th, 2003.

He was a member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church and enjoyed his involvement in the construction of the church building expansion that was completed in 2007.

David involved himself in many hobbies that he pursued passionately. Including collecting and the restoration of A.C. Gilbert Erector Sets; of which he was a member of the A.C. Gilbert Heritage Society. He enjoyed fishing trips to Canadian lakes with his father-in-law, brother-in-laws and good friends.  The Wolf River areas in northern Wisconsin were also a favorite fishing spot that he loved to share with his grandchildren. He also cherished spending time on his boat with his wife and friends cruising up and down the shores of Lake Michigan. His Plymouth Prowler was his pride and joy, and he participated in many car shows and events. He was a member of the Prowlers Owner Association.  David drove his Prowler to Detroit Michigan many times to participate in the Woodward Dream Cruises.

Surviving are his wife Beverly; two sons, Daniel (Kathleen) of Kenosha and Douglas (Elizabeth) of Eastvale, CA; his beloved sister, Diane (Larry) Vogelsang of Tujunga, CA and another sister, Sharon Greidanus of Kenosha.. Also surviving him are his precious grandchildren, Jessica (Kyle) Worcester; Emily, John, Randy, Leah, David, Derek and Destini Eliasson. He is further survived by  many cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and two brothers, Alfred Jr. and Donald.

A memorial service celebrating David’s life, with military honors, will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 7:00 pm in Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5601 Washington Rd. in Kenosha. Dave’s family will visit with relatives and friends at a reception following the service. Private interment will take place in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lord of Life Youth Ministries, Frieden’s Ev. Lutheran School or Hospice Alliance would be appreciated by the family.

A heartfelt note of thanks to the entire staff of Hospice Alliance for the incredible care and support given to David in his time of need. May God bless all of you!