Minshall, 'Super' David Wayne

“Super” David Wayne Minshall, 75, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, May 22, 2011. A Celebration of Life will be at 7 p.m. Friday, May 27, at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling St. SW. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the chapel. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. The family requests that everyone come in casual attire and celebrate Dave's life.

David was born July 4, 1935, in Racine, Wis., the son of Frank and Hazel (Moon) Minshall. Dave served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. Dave married Maralee Stusak on August 2, 1971 Dave worked as a heavy equipment field service mechanic for Spreitzer Inc. for many years, until his retirement. Dave was a life long farmer. Dave enjoyed fishing in Canada, snowmobiling in Wyoming, having a “cold one,” and spending time and visiting with his family and many friends. He especially enjoyed his grandkids and dogs. He was a very kind, gentle and fun loving person who will be greatly missed by his many friends and family.

Dave is survived by his wife of over 40 years, Maralee; his children, Kim Aptaker of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Mark (Robin) Minshall of Louisville, Ky.; their children, Traci Hop (Amir Bozorgzadeh) of Cedar Rapids, Trisha Hop (Kelli Alberts) of North Liberty, Trent Minshall (Terri Ballard) of Fairfax, and Travis (Nikki) Minshall of Swisher; seven grandchildren, Emily, Grant, Devan Aptaker, Alyan Minshall, Skylar Hop, Alexandra and Kennedy Minshall and baby Minshall in June; a brother, Gordon (Carolyn) Minshall of Fairbault, Minn.; as well as nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Richard and William Minshall; and a sister, Betty Andre.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Humane Society or to the Mayo Clinic in Dave's name.

The family would like to send a special thank you to Mercy Cardiac/ICU staff, Mercy Home Care staff, Dr. Mark Barnett, Dr. James Boddicker, Dr. Nick Hodgman, Dr. David Rater and St. Mary's Hospital Mayo Clinic staff, for their professional and loving care of Dave.

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