David H. Heath, age 81, of Loretta, WI died Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI.

David Hugh Heath was born October 30, 1936 in Draper, WI the son of Lester and Alice (Biller) Heath. He grew up in the Draper/Loretta area where he lived his whole life, graduating from Winter High School. Dave was united in marriage to Grace Helsing on September 3, 1954. He worked road construction, logging and was Sawyer County Zoning Administator for 25 years. Dave was Draper Town Chairman and on the town board for many years. He loved to fish, hunt and log.

He is survived by his wife Grace; sons William "Bill" and his children Stacy, Amy, Alexa & Paige, Jeff and his children Stephanie & Callie Jo, Mark (Linda) and their children Brandon & J.D., Mike (Jodi) and their children Hannah & Nick; daughter Marcy (Mike) Pinerio and their children Brayden & Jordyn; and 15 great grandchildren.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Stacy; granddaughter Alicia; great granddaughter Molly; brother Robert & Jack.

A Memorial Service was held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Loretta, WI. Pastor Terri Blomberg officiated with music provided by Cheryl Myhrvold. Burial was in Draper Cemetery. Visitation was held from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Saturday, prior to the service.

Honorary bearers were the Coffee Clutch Crew: Tom Grahovac, Paul Fritz, Rich Devriend, Mike Bingen and Twig.