David William Fikar

It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of David William Fikar announce his passing on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the young age of 62 years. Surrounded by his 3 daughters, David found peace and soared to the heavens after a defiant battle with cancer. 

David was born to Charles and Evelyn (Carter) Fikar on February 27, 1962. Dave, the eldest of 4, attended Wisconsin Dells High and studied mechanics at Madison Area Technical College. Dave, an auto mechanic by trade was forever expanding his knowledge to fix everything and anything. David married Tami Beardsley on January 8, 2008, on the sandy beach of Picnic Island, Fl. Tami preceded Dave in death April 30, 2016, she was a true light in Dave’s life; losing Tami took away a piece of his heart. 

David was a good man with a tough exterior. Dave’s life wasn’t easy, nor was his death but his stubborn grace carried him high and strong, through and through. He enjoyed the quiet moments such as fishing and cuddling with his kitties: Yoda and MellonHead (a hard life street cat) that Dave saw a bit of his own reflection in. David was a friend to all, always there when needed, giving the t-shirt off his own back. Dave’s fast life and fondest memories were filled with Nascar crashes and driving the Tow Truck on the Wisconsin Dells Raceway. He loved the fast lane and rode it as far as he could. David was, more than proud of his three daughters; always stating “he had the 3 most beautiful sons ever.” He knew he had raised 3 smart, strong, independent women that could not only handle the world but achieve in it.

Dave is survived by his daughters, Shawna (Matt) Fikar, Sanya (Quinn) Fikar and Desirae (Chris) Fikar; Tami's children, Derick Glaudell and Jessica Beardsley; grandchildren Katelyn Fikar and Ryan Myrick; brothers Aaron (Rita) Fikar, Kevin Fikar; his sister Kathy (Mark) Korson; and many, many friends.

David was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Evelyn (Carter) Fikar and his loving wife, Tami Sue Fikar.

Special Thanks to the Palliative Care team: Susan Sutherland RN and Emily Wolter NP, Dr. Rani Saoud MD and the 8 th Tower nursing staff at Unity Point Health Meriter Hospital; you are all truly dedicated with companion, kindness and caring hearts.

Memorial Services will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Inurnment will follow at Walnut Hill Cemetery placed next to his late wife Tami.

Redlin Funeral Home: 401 Madison Avenue, Baraboo. 

Walnut Hill Cemetery is just across the roadway. If the weather is nice, we can lead procession by foot.

The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven,
    hallowed be thy Name,
    thy kingdom come,
    thy will be done,
        on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
    as we forgive those
        who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
    but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
    and the power, and the glory,
    for ever and ever. Amen.
Matthew 6.9–13 and Luke 11.1–4