David Carl Kietzmann

David Carl Kietzmann, age 74, of Hastings passed away Thursday, November 4, 2010 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. He was born November 1, 1936 in Ludington, Michigan the son of Herman and Eleanor (Schoenherr) Kietzmann. Dave graduated from Ludington High School. He received his BA in journalism in 1958 from Michigan State, teaching certificate in 1959 and master's degree in secondary school administration in 1969. Dave also took classes from Reed College, Portand, OR, Ferris State, Western Michigan, KCC and Grand Valley State Universities. He worked as a social studies teacher at Grant (MI) High School 1959-1961 and Hastings (MI) High School 1961-1990.\r
After retiring from teaching he worked as a real estate agent. Dave married Freddy (Hauser) Kruko on October 4, 1997. He was previously married to Janice Hall. \r
Dave grew up in Ludington. Family was a priority and always came first. He unselfishly gave of his time and skills to help others in need. Dave enjoyed running, biking, hiking, cross county skiing, working and enjoying the tree farm and spending time in Ludington. He served on the board of directors for the Barry Conservation District. \r
Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Eleanor (Schoenherr) Kietzmann. \r
He is survived by his wife of thirteen years, Freddy, two step-daughters; Cris Kruko (Greg Heniser), Dana (Tim) Hall, grandchildren; Riley McLean, Theron Heniser, Wesley Heniser, Katie Hall and Teague Hall. \r
Memorial contribution may be made to Barry Conservation District.\r
Visitation will be Tuesday, November 9, 2010 from 5-7pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. A Memorial service will follow visitation at 7:00pm, Pastor Richard Moore officiating. \r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. (girrbachfuneralhome.net).