Service Details
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home
- Visitation – 4:00 p.m.
- Service – 5:00 p.m.
- Interment – Private
Park Falls – David L. Sweeney, 88, formerly of Racine passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. He was born in Milwaukee on March 25, 1930, son of the late Leo and Mae (nee: Hogan) Sweeney. Mr. Sweeney served in the Army from 1953-1955. He graduated from UW-Whitewater with a bachelor’s degree in education; and UW-Madison with a master’s degree in education administration. Mr. Sweeney worked in the Racine Unified School District for 31 years. After retirement he enjoyed dividing his time between Presque Isle and Leesburg, Florida. Mr. Sweeney is a former member of St. Rose Catholic Church, and St. Lucy Catholic Church.
He is survived by his nephews Michael Sweeney of Oakley, Utah and James (Tracy) Sweeney of Upland, California, and niece Maureen (Glenn) Davis of Pomona, California; other relatives and friends. He was also preceded by his brother and sister-in-law Patrick and Irene Sweeney.
Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Visitation begins at 4:00 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 5:00 p.m. Interment is private.
Anonymous says
Mr.Sweeney u impacted so many lives such a loving teacher to all students how great a man
Chryl king schuster says
He was amazing. I really liked him . He was an awesome person
Kathi DeGrand says
Rest In Peace, Mr. Sweeney!
Kathi DeGrand
Wadewitz Elementary
5th grade Class of 1988
Steve Kay... says
Dave, thanks for the mentorship and demonstrating how to be successful. Your encouragement and friendship was worth living for. You will be sorely missed.
mary murdoch says
Mr. Sweeney was the principal when I taught at Jefferson School in the early 70s. He was honest, upright and caring; the children respected him as did the parents. He stood behind us when we needed support and encouraged us to perform at our best. He walked through our rooms as we were instructing, he checked our lesson plans weekly and he made sure we were teaching according to the curriculum. When he was promoted to a position at the central office, he requested that he return to the schools and, for many years, functioned as a principal where he could interact with the students and serve as a “father figure,”
Working side by side with Mr. Sweeney, we learned how to handle troublesome situations, to conduct ourselves professionally, and to speak well of our school and our youthful charges. Each day was an adventure, often a challenge but no matter what took place, we knew always that he had our back.
Never again was I able to encounter such a fine administrator and I am eternally grateful to have taught and learned under him. Rest in peace, Mr. Sweeney.
Mary Murdoch
Vondell Kis says
You and my husband, Norb, were great friends. In fact, we chose you to be my daughter, Sandy’s Godfather when she was baptized and you graciously accepted. My husband was a carpenter and he has put a few nails in your property by the lake. He enjoyed several weekends with you at your place which we called Sweeney’s Folly. Our family was able to enjoy several trips to your place on the lake and our children loved the lake and sleeping in the loft. You also were a great cook. One of my daughters is now teaching at your school, Wadewitz. You will be greatly missed but enjoy your time with Norb in Heaven. Prayers and thanks, Vonnie Kis
Anonymous says
I knew! Mr. Sweeney! For year’s! He was my principal! At one of the school’s! That i attened! I’m now 53 year of age! I do remember! Him! He was good man! And he will! B missed! from! One of the student!
Mr. Orlando Kimmons
Shayla says
I attended Wadewitz elementary school where Mr. Sweeney was the principal. I visited a few times since becoming an adult and always asked about the staff that was there back then. He was a fair and funny administrator. Sending my condolences to his family and loved ones.