David Andrew Talford age 27 of Rock Falls, died Friday September 5, 2014 in the Township of Trego, Washburn County as a result of an automobile accident.

David was born April 4, 1987 in Eau Claire.  He was the son of David Arnold and Alma L. (Hallsey) Talford and grew up in the Rock Falls area.  David graduated from Durand High School in 2005.  David served in the Army National Guard, 128^th Alpha Company, Menomonie, WI, for eight years and was deployed to Iraq.  David was currently employed with Cabela’s in Prairie du Chein, WI

David had a big heart and was always first to help someone out.  He was very loyal to his family and friends.  He enjoyed playing games with his nieces and nephew.  David had a passion for video games and drawing.  He enjoyed socializing with family and friends.

David is survived by his father, David Arnold of Rock Falls; five sisters, Rachel (Rusty) Kummer of Rock Falls; Ruth Talford of Woodbury, MN; Rebecca (Dave) Clausen of Rock Falls; twin sister, Deborah (Thomas) Odenwalder of Lakewood, CO; Sara Talford (Ben Brazeau) of Eleva; two nieces, Brandy & Alex Kummer and one nephew, Jaden Hoyt.; Paternal grandfather, Arnold Talford of Eau Claire, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his mother Alma, and his grandparents.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday September 11, 2014 at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church, Township of Rock Creek, Mondovi, with Rev. Michelle Nickodemus officiating.  Burial will be in the Rock Creek Cemetery, Township of Rock Creek.

 Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday.

Condolences

1. Jack I hofmeister April 5, 2015, at 11:27am

   My thoughts and prayers are with the family. David will be in my prayers. Very sad.

2. david September 18, 2014, at 5:49am

   our condolences. I was in the 128th national guard for 8 years in new richmond, eau claire and rice lake, before moving to the appleton national guard post after marriage and returning from iraq. prayers for healing and rememberance of all the great and personal memories are sent in your direction. sincerely, Dave and Kate Larson. ( we salute your son, family and his comrades ). American Hero's!

3. Cari (Red Cross) September 16, 2014, at 6:27pm

   So Sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you Ruth and your family.

4. Barb Chopp September 14, 2014, at 11:28am

   Sorry to hear about Little David, my son Curtie(Curt Kummer) called to tell me of our loss. I remember babysitting him & his sisters when they all were little. My prayers go out to you & your families, and my God help you through this time in your lives. Stay strong and remember the fun & laughter.

5. Rick A. Talford September 10, 2014, at 5:57pm

   Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time with this great loss. My Wife Kris and I will be attending the funeral, and I pray the family will be able to have strength to get though this very tough time in life. God Bless you all, and May David R.I.P.

6. Lindsey September 10, 2014, at 4:21pm

   My prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time.

7. Andy Tlougan September 10, 2014, at 2:35pm

   Ruth, you and your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

8. Diane Dunder. Red Cross volunteer September 10, 2014, at 10:52am

   Ruth and family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Special thoughts and prayers to you all.

9. Kenneth Voigt September 10, 2014, at 8:48am

   Ruth and family,
   Such a tragic loss. Our family thanks your brother for his service to his country. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during the coming days.

10. Pastor Dale, Nancy, and Will Horner September 10, 2014, at 6:17am

    Our hearts and prayers go out to you as you once again release a loved one back to the Lord at a time that seems all too soon. May the support and love you feel around you help you to know that God walks with you through all that is happening in your lives and holds David and Alma safely until you are reunited.

11. Debra Davis-Moody September 9, 2014, at 5:05pm

    Let God comfort you in your time of sorrow. For He will give you great joy in that great getting up morning. Stay encouraged in the love and joy of Christ.

12. Marcia Soderholm September 9, 2014, at 3:48pm

    Dear Ruth & Family,
    My deepest condolences on your loss. This feels like more than a person can bare and I hope you find comfort and time to heal. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the peace that passes all understanding be with you. Marcia Soderholm

13. Ann Coady, Red Cross volunteer September 9, 2014, at 1:07pm

    Dear Ruth,
    Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
    Ann

14. St. Paul Emergency Management September 9, 2014, at 8:31am

    Ruth and the Talford Family,
    We would like to express our sympathy for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

15. Jeanne Peppel, American Red Cross September 8, 2014, at 10:12pm

    Thinking of you with caring thoughts, prayers of comfort, and deepest sympathy.

16. Anne-Marie and Dave McDonald, Red Cross volunteers September 8, 2014, at 9:05pm

    Dear Ruth,

    We are so sorry for your loss. May you and your family celebrate your brother's life and take comfort in the memories you made with him. Know that we are thinking of you at this very difficult time.

    Anne-Marie and Dave

17. Vonnie Thomas September 8, 2014, at 7:33pm

    Dear Ruth,

    To you and your family my thoughts and prayers are for you . May David live on in your hearts and afford you good memories. Strength and love to you, Ruth.

    Vonnie

18. Audrey Waage September 8, 2014, at 7:30pm

    I was so sorry to hear the sad news of the tragic loss of your brother. May the comfort and support of family and friends give you strength to get through this difficult time. God be with you all.

19. Dan Christopulos September 8, 2014, at 6:03pm

    Ruth
    May our loving Lord envelop you with his loving embrace as you grieve the loss of your brother. And may you take comfort in the certainty of His resurrection which ushers your brother to a place where there is no more grieving, sorrow or suffering.
    Dan

20. Curt Kummer, and family September 8, 2014, at 4:48pm

    We are so very sorry for your loss and you have our deepest sympathy.

21. Kristen Sailer September 8, 2014, at 4:03pm

    Dear Ruth, I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and your family in this time of suffering. Kristen

    2 Corinthians 1:3-8 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as we share abundantly in Christ's sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too. If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; and if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which you experience when you patiently endure the same sufferings that we suffer. Our hope for you is unshaken, for we know that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in our comfort.

22. Sue Ames-Lillie and Sherman Lillie, Red Cross volunteers September 8, 2014, at 2:18pm

    Dear Ruth, Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. May God hold you all close, and surround you with His Peace and Comfort, and may He give you the strength you need to comfort and encourage one another. Sue and Sherman

23. Cheri Blythe September 8, 2014, at 2:18pm

    Ruth, on behalf of all of the St. Croix Valley Disaster Nurses, we extend our sympathy to you and your family today and in the days ahead. He was much too young. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

24. Rebecca Thomley September 8, 2014, at 2:01pm

    My deepest sympathy. I will keep you and your family in my prayers, Rebecca

25. Steve Hartman-Red Cross Volunteer September 8, 2014, at 1:49pm

    Ruth, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts today.

26. Jan George September 8, 2014, at 1:33pm

    Dearest Ruth and family-
    I am so sorry for your tragic loss! Please know you are in my special thoughts and prayers! I hope you will find comfort in the wonderful memories with your brother! Sending love and healing! Jan

27. Sue Hite-Kirk September 8, 2014, at 1:20pm

    My heartfelt condolences Ruth! Prayers to you and your family during this most difficult time.

28. Keith Ford - Red Cross volunteer September 8, 2014, at 1:07pm

    Ruth and family, you are in my thoughts. Please know you are surrounded by love.

29. Carlos Garcia-Velez September 8, 2014, at 1:00pm

    Ruth, I am so sorry for your loss, will be praying for you and your family,
    Carlos

30. Diane(Disy) & Cesairo Lopez September 8, 2014, at 9:54am

    We are very sorry for your loss. David was a great guy. David will be missed by us all.

31. Kirk & Ingrid -- Red Cross Volunteers September 8, 2014, at 8:25am

    Ruth, we are shocked and saddened by your families loss, please accept our deepest sympathies.

32. Loahr Family September 8, 2014, at 8:04am

    Talford family, I am deeply sorry for your loss and hope you find peace and comfort soon along with family and friends.

    Rest in peace David and thank you for your service.

33. Jackie Ladd September 7, 2014, at 8:44pm

    He was a great person friend and brother even thou he wasn't blood but growing up with debbie and david with the rest of the crew were my fsmily cuz all of what I thought was family pushed me to the side and gave up but he was there if you needed to talk I loved and missed him before he had to meet god and now and forever more I'll feel the same...thank you for you protecting our country by serving for the country very proud of you brother of mine from god...

34. alicia hoffman September 7, 2014, at 8:02pm

    He was a was a very nice guy and very caring I am so sorry my prayers are with he's family it really breaks my heart now u can fly in heaven with my lil man u will love him David you will be missed dearly :'(

35. John Swansinger September 7, 2014, at 6:01pm

    So sorry for the family.. What a great guy. So sorry

36. Brian Owens September 7, 2014, at 5:50pm

    In the short time I knew David I could tell he was a huge heart and am proud to have meet him and honored to be able to call him a friend. He will be missed dearly. My condolences and prayers go to his family.

37. Lester and Rita Bauer September 7, 2014, at 3:27pm

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss of David. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Lester and Rita

38. Tammy Anderson September 7, 2014, at 11:17am

    I remember David as a sweet young man. He was a kind person and respectful. I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

39. Michele & Mark Chilson September 7, 2014, at 10:25am

    So sadden to hear about David. I remember him as a kind and gentle fellow in high school. Our thoughts and prayers.

40. Becky Schaub September 7, 2014, at 9:38am

    My condolences to the Talford family during this hard time. David was a great friend and a selfless person. Heaven has gained an amazing angel. R.I.P David.

41. Melody Hill-Nightingale September 7, 2014, at 8:48am

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time. I wish I could be there. David was one of the best men I ever had the pleasure of knowing.

42. Rachel Hartung September 6, 2014, at 8:46pm

    Thoughts and prayers to the Talford family. What an amazing friend and person David was. He will always be missed, but never forgotten. RIP David.

43. Judy and Dick Schlosser September 6, 2014, at 8:14pm

    What a tough blow. So sooty to hear of David's death.Love and prayers!

44. Sandra Harkins September 6, 2014, at 6:20pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. David was one of my employees and a very nice young man. My thoughts and prayers are with all you. He will be missed.

45. Colleen (Broberg) Weiss September 6, 2014, at 6:07pm

    my sympathies David to you and your family. We will be praying for you.

46. Trevor hustad September 6, 2014, at 4:49pm

    My best wishes go out to your family!!

47. Brian and Norma Gabriel September 6, 2014, at 4:40pm

    You have our deepest sympathy and prayers.

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