David Chandler
May 23, 1957 - September 06, 2021
Obituary
David V. Chandler, 64, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Monday, September 6, 2021. He was born on May 23, 1957 in Hazel Green, Wisconsin, son of Virgil and Pauline (Wolf) Chandler. He graduated from Platteville High School. He worked at Yogi's 76, Platteville and for many years at Kohn's Auto Body, Platteville. Later he worked with his family at Chandler & Sons Sawmill & Junkyard, Platteville. David was very talented and mechanical; he could sit down and draw something and then go out and make it. He enjoyed cars and demolition derbies. He liked to listen to 50's and 60's rock, especially the Beach Boys. As a young man he enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He is survived by his brothers, Jeffrey (Joanne) Chandler, Robert Chandler; sister, Christine Chandler; one nephew, Dr. Timothy (Kevin Mojaradi)Chandler. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services for David and his mother, Pauline, who died on February 10, 2021, will be at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Pastor Mary Ann Floerke will officiate. Burial of their cremains will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Cornelia, at a later date. Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service on Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.