David Canny

David Canny

January 26, 2010

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Dr. David P. Canny
Platteville

Dr. David P. Canny, 78, beloved husband of Karen passed peacefully on January 26, 2010 at home surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with a malignant brain tumor. He was born April 9, 1931 in Ottumwa, Iowa, to John and Louise (Dennis) Canny. He had eight children. In 1989 he married Karen Martinson Boeke and added four more children in his life. He was involved in many clubs and activities in Platteville. He retired from optometry in 1997. Five years ago he became a realtor for First Weber. During the past few months, while in a wheelchair, David conceived a new project of fishing docks for the handicapped in the Platteville community that will become a reality in the near future. He is survived by his wife, Karen, eight children, David (Angie) Canny, Marc Edward Canny, Colleen (Brian) Doran, Jana (Bob) Butler, Bryan (Yuka) Canny, Bruce Canny, Barb (Randy) Sudmeier and John (Kim) Canny; four step-children, Jason (Brenda) Boeke, Tylor Boeke, Shawn (Susie) Boeke, and Tiffany (Steve) Vance; one brother, Jack (Mary) Canny; and one sister, Janet ( Jim) Goodwin. Also by 26 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one great-grandchild and a brother-in-law. Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the Melby-Bendorf Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Chapel Military Rites will be accorded by American Legion Post #42 and VFW Post #5274. Friends may call from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday at the Melby-Bendorf Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Platteville Community Arboretum to be held in a fund for Docks for Doc. The Melby-Bendorf Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family. On line condolences at melbyfh.com

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John & Lorrie Hilbish
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We are so very sorry for your loss.
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Jon McBroom
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Our sympathy and prayers to your family at this time. A donation to Docks for Doc has been made in your father's name. Shakopee School Board and Superintendent Jon McBroom
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Richard Dennis
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David Canny was my optometry mentor in the late 1960s. We enjoyed practicing together, but he also showed me some of the best trout streams in southwest Wisconsin and the best places to find antique furniture to refinish. We spent a whole year redoing a unique little office in Hazel Green with antiques. Every year lately when I came to Platteville to visit my Dad, I would marvel at the nature trails and other projects that David Canny was a principal in. Platteville has lost a friend and a very good man.
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Samantha Staskal
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Barb and family-- I am so sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you during this difficult time. Sam
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Linda (Kuhle) Geisler
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I am so very sorry to hear about Dr Canny. Back in 69/70 I worked for him at his office in my father's (Bernard Kuhle)office building in Hazel Green. I enjoyed that experience, learned a great deal and thought very highly of Dr. Canny. I know he will be missed by many. My prayers and hugs go out to you his family and friends. Sincerely, Linda (Kuhle) Geisler
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Maxine & Larry Bebber
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Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Dr. Canny. Although we never knew him, we have only heard praises of him, through Shawn. His memories will last forever, in your thoughts and memories. May he rest in peace. Our thought and prayers are with you. God Bless ALL of you.

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