David Schara died of cancer on Friday, April 6, 2018, at home surrounded by family. He was born on July 27, 1951, to Iver and Arlene Schara. He married Jane Pacholke on September 14, 1983.

The following was written by Dave with Jane's help:

"Starting the summer of 1968 I worked at Curve Mobil, where I had two of the best bosses in Lyle and Milton. After graduating from Sauk Prairie High School in 1969 I attended two semesters at UW River Falls with my friend, Bob Oschner. (We were best man in each other's wedding).
I was employed for 38 years at Monona Masonry and Rural Masonry. Upon retirement, for the last six years, I drove part time for Sauk Prairie Taxi, enjoying it so much, I didn't ever consider it a job.

I also enjoyed trap shooting, having a beer with my friend, Chub, playing cards with many partners(you know who you are),  bowling with  the Cherry Pickers team, and playing pool."

He is survived by his wife, Jane; sister, Jackie (Jim) Hoege; nephew, Randy (Sue) Hoege; niece, Kathryn O'Brien Hoege; great nephews, Taylor and  Brandon Hoege; mother in law, Ella Pacholke; brother in law, Glen Pacholke; nephew, Steve (Tamara) Pacholke; great nieces and nephew, Stella, Giuliana and Parker Pacholke;and nephew, Jeff Pacholke, (quoted by Dave) "who always kept things interesting"; and his beloved bulldog, Ellie May.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Iver and Arlene, his father in law, Shorty Pacholke and a nephew, Ron Hoege.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at First United Church of Christ, 504 Washington Avenue, Sauk City, Wisconsin, with Pastor Bill Kapp presiding. Those unable to attend the service may pass through the sanctuary to pay their respects from 11:00 until the time of the service. A formal visitation with the family will not be held. Burial will be in the Sauk City Cemetery at a later date.

The family would like  to especially thank Dr. Buss and his nurse, Kelly, and Agrace HospiceCare for their exceptional care of Dave.