Dave Alan Hunziker's Obituary
Dave Alan Hunziker, age 62, died January 4, 2015 at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. A private family service is being planned for a later date. Dave was born April 12, 1952 in Ames, Iowa to Erben and Margaret (Swatosh) Hunziker. Dave grew up in Ames and graduated from Ames High in 1970. Dave had a profound interest in gardening, fishing, and spending time with his dog, Shadow. Dave also found much joy in being with his family and phone calls with his mother on a daily basis. Dave is survived by his mother, Margaret; daughters, Sherie (Jeff) Paulsen and Shaela Hunziker; two granddaughters, Mariah and Makayla Garnas; five brothers, Dean (Darlene) Hunziker and his children Tim (Cathy) Hunziker, Jeff Hunziker, Dan (Ali) Hunziker; Jon (Bonnie) Hunziker and his children Michelle (Nathan) Bilyeu and Joni (Brian) Tickle; Gary (Chris) Hunziker and his children Megan (Joe) Mulvihill and Andy (Kelsey) Hunziker. Brother Steve (Susan) and his family Sam (Hilary) Hunziker, Will Hunziker and Anna Hunziker reside in Colorado and Brother Robert (Jane) Hunziker and his son Jack Hunziker live in California. Dave is preceded in death by his father, Erb. Memorials may be directed to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
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