David Hertig

Niagara - David D. Hertig, 46, a Wisconsin State Trooper, of Menomonie, WI formerly of Niagara, passed away on Feb. 13, 2007 at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital at 10:30 am. He was born on Dec. 11, 1960 in Iron Mountain, the son of Donald and Marilyn (Leonard) Hertig. David graduated from Niagara High School in 1979 and from Northwest Technical College with a degree in accounting. David was a dedicated Wisconsin State Trooper for eighteen years. He was very proud of his work and knew the importance of it. He worked at Newton on Interstate 43, Highways 441, and 41 while living in Green Bay. He also worked in Marinette and Oconto Counties (out of the Wausau District) and lived in Crivitz. He then went to work in the Northwest region of Menomonie and Eau Claire, living in Menomonie. He was a certified state fire arms instructor and professional communication skills instructor. He taught the State Troopers and the county and city police officers firearm safety at the state training facility in Tomah. David had a passion for guns and hunting. He enjoyed hunting deer, elk, pheasant, and partridge. He went on many hunting trips to one of his favorite places, the Rocky Mountains. He also enjoyed horseback riding and making saddles. David is survived by his father Donald Hertig of Niagara, his sisters Denise (Dan) Duke of Sobieski, WI, and Dani (Mike) Poquette of Iron Mountain, his niece Casey Poquette, and his nephews Josh Poquette, Aaron, Colin, and Ian Duke, his uncle Harold (Sharon) Hertig, and many cousins. David was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn Hertig in 2002. Visitation will be Sat. From 9am-12 noon at the Premiere Center in Iron Mountain. Funeral services will be at 12noon Sat. at the Premiere Center. Rev. David Snyder will officiate and The Wisconsin State Patrol Honors System will have an Honor Guard. Burial will be in the Niagara Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. Don't take your organs to heaven. Heaven knows we need them here. Condolences to the family of David Hertig can be expressed online at www.tondinfuneralhome.com. The Tondin-Ross & Freeman Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements

David Hertig

February 13, 1961 - February 13, 2007