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David "Digger" C. Wissink

August 28, 1964 — October 24, 2024

Oshkosh

David "Digger" C. Wissink, age 60, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Ascension Mercy Hospital, Oshkosh, WI.

David was born on August 28, 1964, son of Donald and Carole (Hoppe) Wissink. After graduating from Oshkosh North High School he attended a horticulture school in Mequon. Dave owned and ran his own landscaping business for 30+ years. When he wasn't working, Dave enjoyed the outdoors fishing and hunting. His most enjoyable moments were taking his great nieces and nephews to the candy store when up north by the cabin.

Digger had the biggest heart.  He had a gift to make people laugh and was the life of every party. He will be missed. Give Patti a hug from all of us.

David is survived by his parents, Donald (Carole) Wissink; siblings, Randy (Anna) Wissink, twin brother Dan (Linda) Wissink, and Sandy Klinger; nieces and nephews, Christina (Keith) Schicker, Emily Wissink, Ali Wissink, Andy (Angie) Parker, Joe (Kate) Parker, Sara (Nick) Gilpin, Shane Wissink, Ashley Wissink, Alexis (Mark) Van Eperen, and Adam (Mallory) Klinger; as well as numerous cousins, great nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends. Included in his many friends is his cousin, Mike Wissink, who he shared a special bond with. David is preceded in death by grandparents, Clarence (Ann) Wissink and Edward (Myrtle) Hoppe; sister, Patti (Bill) Parker; and his dogs, Misty and Brock.

Visitation for David will be held from 3:00-4:00pm at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1860 Wisconsin St. Oshkosh WI, on Friday, November 8, 2024.

A memorial service for David will follow visitation at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 4:00pm on Friday, November 8, 2024 with Pastor Connie Weiss officiating.

In lieu of flowers a memorial for David is being established.

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Visitation

Friday, November 8, 2024

3:00 - 4:00 pm (Central time)

Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church

1860 Wisconsin St, Oshkosh, WI 54904

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Memorial Service

Friday, November 8, 2024

4:00 - 5:00 pm (Central time)

Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church

1860 Wisconsin St, Oshkosh, WI 54901

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