In Loving Memory
David T. Appelhons
July 2, 1948 - July 12, 2021

The family requests that memorials be given to
Hospice of Palo Alto County
Iowa Lakes Community College

VISITATION
Saturday, July 17, 2021
12:30 - 2:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

SERVICE
Saturday, July 17, 2021
2:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

CLERGY
Rev. Peter Morlock
Bethany Lutheran Church
Emmetsburg, Iowa

INTERMENT
Evergreen Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Iowa

David Thomas Appelhons, son of John T. and Emma (Baker) Appelhons, was born July 2, 1948 in Forest City, Iowa.  He graduated from Thompson Community School in 1966.  Following graduation, David attended Waldorf College and then Mankato State.  He later attended Iowa Lakes Community College.

David was employed at Winnebago Industries in Forest City and later worked for Marigold Dairy.  Prior to his retirement David was a print shop specialist at Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg.  After retiring David was a valet driver at Wild Rose Casino and Resort.

David loved traveling, doing woodworking projects and he was an expert at trivia.

David passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at the Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg, Iowa at the age of 73.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Emma Appelhons.

He is survived by his long time companion, Laurie Montag of Emmetsburg, Iowa; his children, Lorelei (Brian) Weckman of New Virginia, Iowa and Lisa Thompson of Waukee, Iowa; four grandchildren,  Aidan and Cole Weckman and Hadlei and Harper Thompson; Laurie's children, Tami Mishra (Jamie Scott) and Todd Montag (Cindy); Laurie's grandchildren, XZarrion, Calbin, Emberlyn, Ravi, Jasmijn, Andrea and Alicia; a brother, Dennis Appelhons (Lois); his uncle, Joe Appelhons; two nieces, Beth Mitchell and Amanda Appelhons, and their families; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home