David Severson

Stoughton- David Paul Severson died unexpectedly Saturday April 16, 2016. He was born in Madison on January 17, 1997, the son of Jim and Mary (Schutte) Severson.

David graduated from Stoughton High School in 2015 and was attending UW Stevens Point majoring in geography. He was an active 4-H member for 13 years and enjoyed showing rabbits, archery, and participating in community service projects. David served as a youth member of the Dane County Zoning and Land Committee through the UW Extension Youth in Governance Program for 2 years. David was an accomplished vocalist and sang in the Stoughton High School Concert Choir and was a Stoughton Madrigal Singer for 3 years. He loved performing at the Madrigal Dinners and another highlight of his music life was traveling to New York City and performing at Carnegie Hall. He enjoyed working at Subway in Stoughton during high school and summer breaks. One of his favorite pastimes was playing games of all types with his family and friends; video games, board games, and role playing games. He traveled with his family to Scotland twice and enjoyed wearing his kilt and going to Irish and Scottish festivals. David always believed in helping others and was a regular blood donor and per his wishes, he became an organ donor.

David is survived by his parents Jim and Mary, sister Laura (fiance Nick Gorden), maternal grandparents Ralph and Luella Schutte of Dodgeville, uncles John (Sue) Severson, Paul Schutte, and Dale Schutte, aunts Rita (Larry) Sharlein, Irene (Bob) Deutscher, Yvonne (Joe) Mitchell and Ann (Tom) Dunn, and cousins Becky (Mike) Tucker (Alexa, Ava, Austin), Andy Sharlein, Kyle Schluter, Adam Schluter, Martin Schutte, Isabel Schutte, and Gwen Dunn. He is also survived by several great aunts and uncles. David was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Richard and Kathleen Severson.

Funeral services will be 11 AM, Saturday April 23, 2016 at ST. ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 323 N. Van Buren, Stoughton, WI. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery. Visitation will be held at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 206 W. Prospect, Stoughton WI on Friday April 22, 2016 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday April 23, 2016 at ST. ANN CHURCH from 9:30 AM until the time of the service.

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Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-9244