David J. Hertzfeldt

David James Hertzfeldt, 71, of rural Ettrick, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

David was born in La Crosse to Clarence and Marie (Kurth) Hertzfeldt, February 11, 1955. David graduated from Melrose-Mindoro in 1973, then went on to work road construction, later hauled chickens, then back to road construction. He retired in July of 2021. David Married Pat Herried (Sterner), February 28, 2004, and made their home in rural Ettrick.

After retirement, David cut wood, day-in and day-out. He loved to cut wood and be outside. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved spending time watching his grandkids in their sports.

David began dialysis in February of 2025, and did home dialysis for almost a year and a half.

David is survived by his wife, Pat; daughter, Jackie (Matt) Repaal of Holmen; son, Matt (Kelly) Hertzfeldt of Alkins, IA; stepdaughters: Bobby Bishop of Blair and Jean (Chad) Powell of La Crosse; brother, Larry (Bobbie) Hertzfeldt, Ettrick; sisters: Marie Bronsky, Kenosha and Sharon Hertzfeldt, Ettrick; grandchildren: Carter and Chase Repaal, Lexi and Tanner Hertzfeldt, Eric and Lexi Iverson, Bristol Bishop and Chance Powell; great-grand kids: Weston and Hadley Iverson.

David was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Clarence, Tim, Duane, Donny; and sisters: Joyce and Darlene.

A memorial visitation will be held Friday, November 20, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at French Creek Lutheran Church in rural Ettrick. Burial will be at Brookside Cemetery, Trump Coulee, in the Town of Springfield.

Kratz Funeral Home (www.kratzfuneralhome.com) is assisting the family with arrangements.