David James Gill passed away with grace and dignity on June 14, 2026, secondary to metastatic cholangiocarcinoma.

Dave was born on July 7, 1965, to James and Suzanne (Tetzlaff) Gill. Dave spent his whole life in Madison but preferred the great outdoors. Dave's passion for the outdoors was second to none except for his family. Dave grew up hunting, fishing and trapping. However, waterfowl hunting was his favorite especially with his sons, friends and beloved dogs Memphis and Emma.

Dave met Sara on Tuesday October 15, 1996, and Tuesday was their favorite day. They married August 19th, 2000, and remained committed in love, trust and happiness through health and illness. Dave blessed Sara with his sons Ryan and Jeffrey.

Our hearts are broken. However, the love you shared with us is always and forever.

We love you, Dave. From Sara, Ryan ( Ashley Drake and Brantley), Jeffrey ( wife Rachel); beloved grandchildren, Blakeleigh and Bentley; father, Jim; brother, Dan(Kris Fahlgren); sister-in-law, Laurel Gretebeck; brother-in-law, Mark Halverson; nephews, Joshua, Max, Kevin (Katherine); nieces, Erica ( David), Hannah (John), Kassel (Taylor); Aunt Lynn; Uncle Mike and Aunt Terri; the Ericksons; cousins, Debbie, Vicky and Mark; great nephews and niece; brothers, Brian and Kirk; dear friends Donna, Donna, Gary, Mark and Joanne (for helping raise our pets), Maggie, Jerry, Joe, Jim and the entire Waunakee Gun Club, our South Dakota family, Kansas Doug and so, so many more.

Dave was preceded in death by his mom Sue, in laws Delbert and Gloria Halverson, Grandpa and Grandma Gill, Grandpa and Grandma Tetzlaff, Jeanne Halverson and Mark Gretebeck.

Thank you for loving my Gillbilly.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00PM NOON on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman Avenue, Madison. A visitation will be held from 11:00AM until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to the Waunakee Gun Club, Special Olympics, UW Carbone Center and Agrace. To view his obituary and leave a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
2418 N. Sherman Avenue
608-249-8257

David Gill

July 07, 1965 - June 14, 2026

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