David H. Roeder

David H. Roeder, 70, formerly of Wausau, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Seasons of Life Hospice House, Woodruff.

He was born November 5, 1953 in Wausau, son of the late Henry and Bernice (Jacobi) Roeder.  David had been employed at Wausau Coated Products from 1989 until the time of his retirement in 2009.  He had previously worked at Antigo Autobody Repair, DAR Autobody, Denny’s Standard Oil and also Joe Rader Towing. With his knowledge of the auto industry, David appreciated the challenge of custom painting his own personal cars.

He enjoyed traveling with his fiancé, Tina Marie Parker.  Together, they enjoyed the simple pleasures of nature, especially visits to areas such as, Bond Falls, Lake Superior, Hancock, Wakefield and Copper Falls.

Survivors include his sister, Mary Jane (Robert) Buddenhagen; two nieces, Ann (Brian Stockinger) Buddenhagen and Julie (Brian) Foth; two great nephews, Bobby and Joey Bonesteel, and great niece, Amelie Foth.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his fiancé, Tina Marie Parker on May 5, 2021.

Special Thank You to:  Andrew Schaefer for being a great neighbor to David and to all of the caregivers through Aspirus Health Services.

A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday May 10, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church, 709 N. Sixth Street, Wausau.  Rev. Christopher Johnson will officiate.  Entombment will be in Memorial Chapel Mausoleum, Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau.  Visitation will be on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com