David Lee Bird
David Lee Bird, 68, of Denver, Iowa formerly of Wauzeka, died Tuesday, June 30, in Waterloo, Iowa.
David Lee was born on Nov. 15, 1947 in Prairie du Chien, to Donald and Mildred Bird. He graduated from Wauzeka High School in 1965.
David was self-employed, working with modular homes throughout Iowa and Wisconsin. He also was a bar owner. David was known by many as “Fuzz.” He enjoyed fishing, hunting, sports and spending time with friends. David was a member of the Moose Club in Beloit, and the NRA.
David is survived by his children, Tracy (Mathew) Neeley of Prairie du Chien, and Brandi Bird of Waterloo, Iowa; grandchildren, Brandon Bird of La Crosse, and Hailey Neeley of Prairie du Chien; siblings, Tom Bird of Beloit, , Dale Bird of Dubuque, Iowa, Marge Labianco, Dubuque, Iowa and Pat Bird of Wauzeka.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Mildred Bird; a brother in infancy and a sister, Bev Mezera.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Prairie du Chien, are helping the family with arrangements.