David K. Houtakker, 78, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 14, 2026, at St. Rose of Lima Church, Cuba City, Wisconsin, with Rev. David Flanagan and Deacon Bill Bussan officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cuba City, Wisconsin. A second visitation will be held from 9-10:45 a.m. Friday, August 14 at the church prior to the service.

David was born on September 22, 1947, in Hazel Green, Wisconsin, the son of Phillip and Sylvia (Kunkel) Houtakker. He attended Hazel Green High School. David was united in marriage to Adele Ricke on May 16, 1970 at Nativity BVM Church in Menominee, Illinois.

Always prioritizing hard work, David worked for Dubuque Packing Company before owning and operating his own dairy farm with Adele, from 1982 until 2010, when he retired. He passed on his tremendous work ethic to his children, involving all of them in the farm work. David and Adele enjoyed dancing, belonging to a card club and wintering in Mesa, Arizona. He treasured his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially teasing them, telling jokes and “grabbing” their noses. Above all, David loved his family and will be remembered for his smile, compassion and sense of humor.

David is survived by his wife, Adele Houtakker, Cuba City, WI; his children, Tammy (Dan) Aurit, Slinger, WI, Julie (Chris) Redfearn, Benton, WI, Sara (Kurt) Biddick, Janesville, WI, and Jason (Kellie) Houtakker, Benton, WI; a sister, Rita Baumhover, Bella Vista, AK; a sister-in-law, Ruth Houtakker, Benton, WI; 12 grandchildren, Darian (Luke) Dykstra, Danielle (Evan) Rogers, Paige (Cody) Williams, Matthew (Zoee) Aurit, Elizabeth Aurit, Bailey (Brock) Knautz, Joshua (Erin) Redfearn, Kiah, Allison and Leah Biddick, and Cooper and Kinze Houtakker; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Rosemary (Arlyn) Vondra, Harold (Kathryn) Houtakker, Joan (Jim) Linden, Betty (Lloyd) Nuxoll, and Donald Houtakker; a sister-in-law, Celine Houtakker; and a brother-in-law, Gary Baumhover.

Memorials in David’s name may be sent to Casey-McNett Funeral Home at 123 N. Jackson St., Cuba City, WI 53807.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Jeffrey White and his nurse, Kelsey, the staff of the VA Hospital, and the staff of MercyOne Dubuque, for their compassionate care of David.