David A. Shanklin Obituary
In loving memory of David A. Shanklin of Amherst, Wisconsin, who departed this world on December 31, 2024 at the age of 65. David leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though David may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his father Gerald Shanklin; his sister Bonnie Shanklin; and his niece Carly Shanklin. He is survived by: his mother Ruby Shanklin (Pask) of Iola; his significant other Diane Stroik of Amherst; and his siblings, Judy Driebel (Karl) of Iola, Terri Stroik (Steve) of Stevens Point, Cathy Kunst (Al) of Almond and Marshall Shanklin of Amherst. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
A graveside service was held on Wednesday, January 8th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Greenwood Cemetery.