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Remembering David

I recently learned about the unexpected death of my good friend David Tiefel. He passed away on July 3rd, 2018 at the age of 40 after a long battle with mental illness. Anyone who knew David knows that he was passionate about music, his family and friends, good food and cooking, and his faith. He was an avid trumpet player and teacher and pursued degrees in music. Besides playing personally and professionally most of his life, he was a member of the high school marching band the Lutheran Vanguard of Wisconsin (LVW), which is how I came to know him.

David's parents have identified LVW as a primary organization to direct funds to in his memory. David would be so happy to know that this money will contribute to other young people's dreams of being in a marching band and continuing their musical education. I am setting up this account so that all funds raised will go directly to the Lutheran Vanguard of Wisconsin in David's memory. The money will go into their scholarship fund, which allows students to join LVW if they can't afford to, as well as help with other student-specific needs. 

David was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend to so many people and he is greatly missed. My hope is that his memory and love of music will live on. 

Please feel free to share your thoughts and memories of David below for everyone to enjoy.

Organizer

Caroline Cox
Organizer
Appleton, WI
Fox Valley Lutheran High School Federation Inc (A015 H004)
 
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