David Kent Babcock
David Kent Babcock, age 80, of Adams, Wisconsin died Friday, October 16, 2015 at his home.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Sherry Hoening will officiate. Interment will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery in Friendship. Military honors will be presented by the Adams County Honor Guard.
Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home and again from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services on Thursday.
David was born May 3, 1935 in Springville Township, Adams County, Wisconsin to Francis and Arlene Babcock. He graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1953. David enlisted in the United States Army in 1955, and was assigned to help build the airfield in Chelveston Air Base in England. He was honorably discharged in 1957. He married Elaine Nelson on July 11, 1959 at the Friendship Congregational Church in Friendship, Wisconsin. They had three children Todd, Debbie, and Jeff. David owned and operated Roche-A-Cri Gas Service in Adams for many years until he retired in 1999 and passed the business down to his children.
Dave loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dave enjoyed the woods and logging, traveling, going to many school sporting events, and hunting & fishing. He had a love for airplanes, history, and hunting for arrowheads. Dave was an avid Packer fan. He especially enjoyed his morning breakfast at the Country Skillet with his many friends.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Francis & Arlene Babcock; brother, Steven Babcock; brother, Nick Babcock; Sister-in-law, Carol Babcock and Father & Mother-in-law, Vic & Pearl Nelson.
Survivors:
Wife: Elaine Babcock of Friendship, Wisconsin
Son: Todd (Patti) Babcock of Adams, Wisconsin
Daughter: Debra (Kevin) Cole of Friendship, Wisconsin
Son: Jeff (Creaky) Babcock of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Sister: Kay (Herb) Theisen of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Sister: Jean (Doug) Hammond of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Sister: Nancy Babcock of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Sister: Susan (Ken) Bitsky of Adams, Wisconsin
Grandson: Joe Babcock of Adams, Wisconsin
Grandson: Alex Babcock of Kauai, Hawaii
Grandson: Corey Cole of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandson: Brandon (Wendy) Cole of Friendship, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Kandi Cole of Friendship, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Bailey Babcock of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Grandson: Jacob Babcock of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Sydney Babcock of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Great-Granddaughters: Jazmarie & Tatianna Corral of Friendship, Wisconsin
Brother-in-law: Russell (Mary) Nelson of Eagle River, Wisconsin
further survived by many other relatives and friends
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Elaine and Family,
You have our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Prayer’s sent for your family.
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. May your memories of him bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dave with be missed by all. His warm happy smile always made everyone feel welcome and comfortable whenever they entered Roche-A-Cri gas or just meeting him out in the community. God Bless
Elaine, and beautiful family all,
What a loss for you all, and indeed to anyone who knew him. He was such a blessing to so many, and for such a rich, wonderful, and long season that he was here. He served his family, community, and country. He was husband, father, grandpa, and friend extraordinaire, ever kind, ready to help out wherever and whatever the need. Thank you, God, for such a work as this. May You treat him only well in his new home, with You.
We are so sorry about hearing of Dave’s passing. Time will make it easier. Dave was a great man and he will be missed.
Please accept our deepest sympathies. David was a great man.We are keeping you all in our prayers. May the many memories comfort you during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy to the Babcock family. May god bless & comfort you during this difficult time.
My dear friend, NEL,
Please know that you and your family are very much in my thoughts and in my heart. Also, any time that I have had the pleasure of speaking with your Dave, it was as tho one could feel a wonderfulness about this special human being….this is what I see and what I feel as I think of him.
Do know my love is very much with you and your family….this takes me back to our time while students at Stevens Point and we were room mates, and Dave was doing his military overseas. You and Dave are each very special ……. I shall see you tomorrow. Ginny
We send you our best wishes and prayers as you mourn the loss of a great man. He always new how to bring a smile and laughter to each greeting. Dave will be missed as a business man, friend and all around good guy!
On behalf of Adams County Ducks Unlimited committee I also extend our prayers to a guy who was always at our banquets. He was a true conservationist, hunter and showed deep concern for the future of our environment. His love of the outdoors was an important part of his life. I am sure he has passed this passion onto many family members and friends through the years. He will be missed!
So sorry to hear about David. What a wonderful family. Always felt as (part )of your family whenever would stop in at Rocia Cre Gas. You all weren’t just a business.
so sorry for your loss todd,jeff ,debbie your dad was a wonderfule a gifted man and he will be missed dearly & aunt elaine he was such a wonderfule great uncle we will miss him so much i will miss him so much ! such a nice guy you married ! who made us a smile and laugh alot my thoughts and prayers go out to you guys and your family at this diffulclt time and the sisters as well of uncle dave .always enjoyed tallking to uncle dave alot !
im thoughts amd prayers are with you and your family aunt elaine we”ll miss him very much and he was a wonderfule and kind and funny person i enjoyed talking to him alot he will be missed terribley he was so loved by others !
Our deepest sympathy to the Babcock family. Dave was a wonderful person. Always pleasant with a smile.
May the Lord bless you all in your time of sorrow….a measure of a man is the family he leaves behind….and he has left quite a legacy….our prayers are with you , Elaine and family
Jeff, Creaky and family~ Thinking of you and sending prayers of God’s comfort. Hugs ~
Sympathy to all. Another of our loved and respected family members has left us behind. Jean, I’m so happy you planned that day for us all to spend time together. He will be very missed by all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all, he was a wonderful man, and will missed.
So sorry for your loss
So very sorry for your loss..prayers & hugs
Sending our sympathy to the entire Babcock family. So many loving comments are a tribute to a man with a well lived life. Your memories with him are precious.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all at this most difficult time. Treasure the memories Dave has left for you and he will forever remain close in your heart.God Bless….
To the Babcock Family, Am so sorry for your loss. Praying for Peace and Comfort, for all.
So sorry to hear about Dave’s passing. At least he has no more pain or suffering. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers
Our sincerest sympathies to your whole family. May your grief soon become many many wonderful memories. Remember the good times. He was a good, kind family man. He will be missed.
Dave was a great neighbor, both respected and dependable. I will miss his friendly smile and offer of assistance while working in my yard. Deepest sympathy to the Babcock family.
Our condolences to Davids family. He was such a nice man. He will be missed.
So sad to hear about Daves passing. He will always be remembered by me as an uncle and great friend. Always enjoyed his stories and such A wonderful smile. Know the time ahead are hard but remember he faught A hard battle and is now at rest.
Elaine & Family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts at this difficult time. Dave was a wonderful man, a great father, a real community leader and a true Green Devil. He will be missed by all who were lucky enough to have known him. Allan & Mary Jo
So sorry to hear about Dave. thoughts and prayers for you during this difficult time. He left any fond memories to all that knew him. God Bless
Elaine, Jeff, Deb, Todd and family
So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God walk with your family and bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
we are sorry for your loss. We will always have those memories of the Trips we took together.
To the Babcock family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Hold each other close and share all your great memories.
My thoughts and prayers for your family. Dave always welcomed me to sit by him at football games. He would talk strategy, ask me questions, and he would always laugh. He will be there in spirit Friday night, rooting on A-F.
So sorry for your loss are thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Elaine, Todd, Debbie, Jeff and families, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. He was a wonderful kind man.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to the whole family. Hugs.
Dave was always a friendly person no matter where you see him it was always hello from him. Sending our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. May you treasure and remember all the great memories you have of your loved one .
Elaine and family, I was so saddened to learn of Dave’s passing. I have many fond memories of you as great friends and neighbors. I just wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ardy and I send our prayers to all of you. Dave always brought a smile to my face, he was always pleasant.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Will miss talking to him about hunting, cutting wood and everything in general.
Elaine and family…
I was so sorry to hear about Dave’s passing. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I have many great memories of having the Babcock’s as neighbors…including Dave giving me my first–and only–snowmobile ride. Love to you all.
Melody
Elaine & Family,
So sorry for your loss. I wish we had gotten to know your Dave. I know the name isn’t going to mean anything to you, but I remember your first year of teaching at Hancock Grade School, and remember seeing you briefly years ago at a wedding, so maybe a cheery
“Hi Teacher” will bring back a memory for you. Whenever I have seen a copy of the Adams paper I’ve looked for articles about your grandkids. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Elaine and family,
May you find comfort in our Lord as you go through this difficult time. We have so many wonderful memories of Dave, (Dave and Dick in grade school) and all four of us in high school. Although we don’t see each other often, our bond of friendship is always there. Dave was a wonderful person with a
special little twinkle in his eye as he told a story. Our love and sympathy to you and your family.
My deepest sympathy to all of you!!, May God be with you during this time of deep sorrow.
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Dave was a great role model and neighbor. He was one of a kind and will be missed by everyone he touched. God Bless you all in this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to the Babcock family. He will be missed by all.
Elaine and family,
We are so very for your loss…Dave had such warmth and humor, we always enjoyed his company. A wonderful woodsman is gone.
My deepest sympathies to you Elaine and family
Our deepest sympathy to you all. We will greatly miss Dave. He was a wonderful friend and was always a joy to talk to.
He will forever be in our hearts.
Elaine and family…..Sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. He will be missed by all who knew him. Prayers for all of you.
Sorry for your loss. May you be blessed with many joyful and loving memories that fill your minds and spirits now and always!
So sorry on your loss. MAY God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time
My deepest sympathy goes out to all the Babcock Family. He was a great supporter of A/F HS and the athletic program.
Sending thoughts and prayers to the Babcock family during this difficult time. So sorry for you loss.
Sorry for your loss.
He was a wonderful man that will be missed in our community. May you hold his memories close to your heart to get you through the difficult days ahead. Our deepest sincere sympathies to you all.