David J. Abts, Sr., age 79, resident of Two Rivers, passed away at his residence Tuesday night, August 20, 2024, after an illness.
Survivors include his wife, Sandy; one daughter and son-in-law, Wendy (Steve) Keehan, Two Rivers; two sons and daughters-in-law: David (Donna) Abts, Jr. of Whitelaw, Dan (Polly) Abts of Newton; two step-daughters, Lori (Don) Marquardt and Amanda DeBauche; and his grandchildren: Brandon (Deanna) Knepprath, Brittni (Spencer Long) Knepprath, Allison (Brennen Woelfel) Abts, Dylan (Avery Lemon) Abts, Tyler Abts, Tiffany (Ryan) Ferge; 3 great-grandchildren: Bennett, Chase, and Myles; 6 step-grandchildren; and 10 step great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his brothers and sisters: Mary Ann Bourain, Shirley (Frank) Bradley, Dale (Donna) Abts, Tony (Cheryl) Abts; and a brother-in-law, Jeff VanderMeuse. In addition to his parents, and first wife, Marvel, he was preceded in death by siblings: Myron Abts, Robert (Joan) Abts, Jr., Mike Abts, Daniel Abts, Nancy VanderMeuse; and a brother-in-law, Kermit Bourain.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3201 Mishicot Rd., Two Rivers on Monday, August 26, 2024 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church Tuesday morning, August 27th from 9:00 until 10:45 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Rev. Dave Pleier will begin at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will take place at Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.dejamartin.com.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in Dave’s name.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels of Two Rivers is assisting the Abts family with funeral arrangements.
