David L.
Zynda, 84, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau
Hospital.
He was
born on Jan. 29, 1935, in Stevens Point, to the late Basil and Rosalie
(Bartkowiak) Zynda, and was a 1953 graduate of P.J. Jacobs High School where he
excelled at basketball. On Sep. 12, 1959, he was married to Germaine Lasecki at
St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Stevens Point.
David
served nine years in the Wisconsin Army National Guard and worked as a
pressman, and sports writer, at the Wausau Daily Herald newspaper before
retiring after 35 years with the company.
His
interests included salmon fishing, woodworking, and he taught CCD classes
around Wausau for 25 years.
David is
survived by his wife, Germaine; daughter, Debra (Scott) Siewert; sons, Keith
Zynda and Todd (Angelita) Zynda; nine grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
In
addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by two brothers and two
sisters.
The memorial
Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at St. Anne Catholic
Church, 700 Bridge Street in Wausau. Visitation will be at the church on
Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. until the time for Mass.
Mid-Wisconsin
Cremation Society is assisting the family. For online condolences, please visit
www.HonorOne.com.
