David M. Stelzer, age 47 of New Holstein, died Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton.

Dave was born on August 28, 1972 at Calumet Regional Medical Center, Chilton, son of Sandra L. (Schmitt) Stephan and the late Ervin M. Stelzer. He was a graduate of Chilton High School with the class of 1992. After graduation Dave joined the U.S. Army, serving 4 years of active duty, and then served in the U.S. Army Reserves until 2000. Dave was employed in the recycling industry in the Appleton area for many years. In his free-time, Dave could be found playing video games.

He is survived by his mother: Sandra (Dennis) Stephan; two brothers: Eric Broehm and Nathan Heinen; one sister: Lisa (David) Woelfel; two nieces: Gabriella and Jazmine Heinen; and one nephew: Travis Konz. He is further survived by one great-niece: Arya Rich, uncles, aunts, other relatives and friends.

Dave was preceded in death by his father: Ervin, grandparents: Marjorie (Howard) Schmitt-Klein, Donald F. Schmitt, Lawrence and Verna Stelzer, two aunts: Barbara Klein and Sylvia Schmitt and her son: Jonathon Lee.

Per Dave's wishes cremation has taken place. The family will be holding a public Celebration of Life for Dave once the gathering restrictions have been lifted.