David S. Derfus 65 passed away on March 11, 2026 at his home in Durengo, CO.
David was born on September 16, 1960 in Marshfield WI to Frank and Martha (Strigel) Derfus. He attended Stratford Schools and was a 1978 Graduate of Stratford High School.
David started his own Business D&D River & Dirt Works where he enjoyed working with heavy equipment and was well known for his expert excavation work in the Colorado area including rehabilitation of rivers, streams, wetlands and ponds.
David enjoyed outdoor activities including snowmobiling and motorcycling, fishing and hunting along with collection classic cars and vintage tractors.
Dave is survived by his brothers, Ron (Karleen), Butch (Shirley) and Norb Derfus, sisters Margie Gehrke, Janet Wellner, Alice (Joe) Schetski, Carol Schulte, and Judy (Mel) Schroeder, and many nieces and nephews, also David’s friends in Durango CO. were like family to him, and his dog Sam.
He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Martha Derfus, brothers Roger and John, sisters Patricia and Mary, Brothers-in-Law, Alvin Wellner, Greg Schulte and Dale Gehrke.
Celebration of Life will be held at the Town of Day Hall, Rozellville, WI on September 19, 2026. 12PM – 4PM.
