We mourn the loss of Dave. While Covid19 is what ultimately took Dave at the young age of 55, he fought a difficult and painful battle with Multiple Myeloma for several years. Multiple Myeloma is an uncommon type of cancer. It is blood cancer of plasma cells, which are normally found inside the bone marrow.

Throughout his battle he still craved a good hunt and was fortunate to have amazing friends to help him press on with his love of the outdoors and hunting.

He also looked forward to having Grandchildren around to brighten his days. 

Loss of the ability to maintain a job while battling cancer created a financial hardship for Dave and his wife, Kathy. Tricia's Troops and the Leukemia Society were kind and generous to help out with prescription and medical costs as well as living expenses during Dave's cancer journey. Any support is greatly appreciated.

Obituary:

David Alan Dockstader, 55, of Oconomowoc, passed away on August 26, 2021. Dave was born in Milwaukee, on October 30, 1965, to Vera (DeLonay) and Leo Dockstader. He is survived by his wife, Kathy (Hartman); son Ryan Dockstader, Oconomowoc; step-daughters, Stacy Grafenauer (Todd), of Genesse, and Jennifer Linscott, of West Allis; mother, Vera Dockstader of Sullivan, and sister, Lynn Chambers (Randy), of Fort Worth, Texas and Grandchildren Kyla Linscott, Bella, Bryce and Brinkley Grafenauer. He is preceded in death by his father, Leo, and brothers, Robert and Richard Dockstader.

Dave spent his growing years in the Hartland area where he grew up attending St. Clare’s Catholic Church in North Lake; Stone Bank School and graduated from Arrowhead High School in 1983. He grew up participating in various 4-H activities, riding horses and snowmobiles. Dave worked as a carpenter for many years and greatly enjoyed the construction trades. He could fix anything from cars, tractors, fences, build barns—you name it, he had a knack for it.

Inspired by his father from an early age, Dave’s greatest passion was being an outdoorsman. He spent many hours working the land, studying and feeding the deer. Dave loved a good rifle, wooded country and a flowing stream. He delighted in wildlife and thrived when he was in the woods.