David A. Giannunzio

David A. Giannunzio 70, of Kingsford, passed away on Wed., December 6, 2017 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, after a long and courageous battle with health issues. He was born on April 8, 1947 in Iron Mountain, to the late Joseph F. and Bethel (Coleman-McNabb) Giannunzio. He attended school in Ironwood and Iron Mountain. After graduation David enlisted in the United States Army in 1964 and was a Ranger, a rifle sharpshooter, and received a medal in National Defense Service prior to his Honorable Discharge in 1966. After his service he attended Diesel Mechanic School in Indianapolis, IN. David married Sharon L. Mortl in Iron Mountain on March 4, 1972, spending nearly 50 wonderful years together. They loved working together as foster parents for 45 years, loving and caring for many young people of the local area. Many of those relationships have remained special and lifelong. Dave was a "jack of all trades", and never afraid of hard work. He had many jobs and a number of businesses over the years including diesel mechanic, used car lot owner and auto body shop. Dave loved to talk with anyone, cook and have big get-togethers, play cards, casino trips and numerous adventures. Dave was a wonderful husband, father and grandpa; always thoughtful, kind and caring, and willing to lend a hand. David is survived by his loving wife Sharon; his children, Lisa (Rudy) Vassar of Florence, Diane Lange (Jim Polkinghorne) of Kingsford, and Chuck Giannunzio of Tennessee; grandchildren, Dorianne (Matt) Brooks, Andrew Vassar, Savannah Vassar, and Stephanie Kucej; great grandchildren, Maci Mae, Emmi Lyn, McKinley, and Owen; brothers, Ronald (Cheri) Giannunzio, Robert (Jan) Giannunzio, Joseph (Kathy) Giannunzio and Jerry (Paula) Giannunzio; brothers and sisters in-law, Frank (Anne) Mortl, Mike (Patty) Mortl, Carole (John) Erickson, James (Kris) Mortl, and Mark (Laura) Mortl; many nieces, nephews, and special foster children David was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Jeannie "Larson" Giannunzio, and a brother, Eugene "Butch" Giannunzio The visitation will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2017 from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Kingsford. The funeral service will follow at 12:00 noon at the church. Rev. Matthew Ruesch will officiate. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established in David's name. Condolences to the family of David Giannunzio may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

David A. Giannunzio

April 8, 1947 - December 6, 2017