David Van Boxel
David Albert Van Boxel died on Sunday March 2, 2025, with his family by his side. He was 79.
Mr. Van Boxel loved his family and his church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and going for rides. He found great peace and solitude in the outdoors.
Mr. Van Boxel is survived his by wife, Sandra Lea Van Boxel; four children, Sarah Van Boxel, Leigh (Daniel) Schisel, Beth (Eric) Svoboda, and Josh (Amber) Van Boxel; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Mickey (Don) LaFortune; two sisters-in-law; along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Gladys (Hendrickson) Van Boxel; three sisters, Carol Hathaway, Joan Orde, and Jean Pokorny; four brothers, Ronald, William, Bernard, and Daniel; two nieces; two nephews; one brother-in-law; and one sister-in-law.
Services were held Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Abundant Life Church in Eagle River. Visitation was one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in David’s name to Abundant Life Church, who partners with Going Global, to support missionaries serving in an orphanage in the Andaman Islands. Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home is serving the family.
