David J. Byers

David J. Byers, 76, of Hackensack, MN passed away peacefully with family at his side on Friday, August 7, 2015 after a short battle with cancer. Dave was born July 21, 1939 son of Bernard J and Mabel (Kuchenreuther) Byers in Mason City. He graduated from Garner High School in 1956 and served in the Army Reserves. Dave worked at Nebraska Food Packaging in Britt and was later employed by Winnebago Industries for 25 years. Dave retired to Ten Mile Lake near Hackensack, MN in 1998. He had a passion for the wildlife in and around the lake. As a member of the Ten Mile Lake Association’s Loon Committee, Dave took pride in preparing and guarding the loon’s nest each spring. His cabin was a busy place during the summer with tents overflowing his property. His grandchildren enjoyed tubing, fishing and roasting marshmallows by the camp fire - memories to be cherished for a lifetime. Dave was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hackensack and was active in church activities. Dave's greatest blessings in life were his four sons and their families: Todd Byers of Des Moines, IA; Dr. James Byers and his wife, Dana of Minnetrista, MN and their two sons, John and Noah; Jeffrey Byers and his wife, Kristen of Cedar Falls, IA and their two sons, Lucas and Jacob; and Gregory Byers and his wife, Michelle of Cedar Falls and their three daughters, Brady, Lauren, and Natalie Jo. Dave is also survived by his sister, Marjorie Senne and her husband, Marlin of Lake Mills, IA; brother Robert Byers and his wife, Carole of Clear Lake, IA; brother Ronald Byers of Salem, South Dakota; and one niece, three nephews, and cousins. Dave was preceded in death by his parents and nephew Marc Byers. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. on August 29 at St. Patrick Parish, 139 3rd St SE in Britt with a private inurnment taking place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to: Ten Mile Lake Association, PO Box 412, Hackensack, MN 56452 or a favorite charity of the donor’s choice. The family would like to express their sincerest appreciation to the staff at the Western Home Elizabeth E. Martin Health Center in Cedar Falls, IA for the compassionate care they provided.

David J. Byers

July 21, 1939 - August 7, 2015