David W. Fruehling

David W. Fruehling, 72, of La Crescent, MN., died on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, WI.

Dave was born on March 9, 1951, in Dubuque, IA to Eldor and Florence (Steffens) Fruehling. He received a master’s degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin in Madison in 1976 and practiced for over 40 years. On June 16, 1973, he married Sandra Gale Schultz and raised two children: a son, Scott, and daughter, Anne.

Dave had a deep passion for helping people, fly fishing and learning.  He was a voracious reader and was enrolled in the La Crosse Synod School of Theology. Dave volunteered for several years with Lancer Hockey and at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. He was known for his quick wit, friendly smile, and BIG hugs.

Dave was preceded in death by his mother, Florence, his brother, Daniel, and a son, Mark. He is survived by his father, Eldor, his wife, Sandy, his children, Scott and Anne, his sisters, Susan Johnson and Ruth Fruehling, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at 11am on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, La Crescent. Pastor Mike Woods will officiate. Committal will take place in the church cemetery. Friends may call on the family Friday at the church from 10am until the time of services.