David Machovec

David M. Machovec, age 57 years, of Yuba, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2010 surrounded by his loving family at the St. Joseph’s Memorial Hospital in Hillsboro, Wisconsin following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on October 12, 1952 to Martin and Vivian (Revels) Machovec at Hillsboro.  David grew to adulthood in the Yuba area and attended Hillsboro High School.  David was united in marriage to Kim Brockman on June 24, 1972 in Richland Center.

At an early age he began working on the farm and also was a milk hauler.  Then he worked in logging with Dalbergs, Hyneks, and Kevin Machovec, as well as dairy farming.  He enjoyed the outdoors – hunting and fishing; and spending time with family and his many good friends.

Survivors include his wife, Kim; children, Kelly Machovec of Reedsburg, Christina (Gary) Wiedenfeld of Ithaca, Heath (Samantha) Machovec of Reedsburg, Casey (Rick) Koch of LaValle, and Danielle Machovec of Yuba; grandchildren, Nicholas, Frank, Brennan, Abby, Owen, Aspen, Kyle and Megan; parents, Martin and Vivian Machovec of Yuba; brothers, Victor (Suzanne) Machovec of Cazenovia and Kevin (Patricia) Machovec of Yuba; sisters, Debra (Mike) Hubbard of Hillsboro, Lori (Gary) Stanek of Hillsboro, Julie Hendricks of Cazenovia, Joan (Don) Bayer of Wonewoc, and Diane (Dale) Woodruff of Hillsboro; sister-in-law, Bridget Machovec of Cazenovia; and his dog, Missy.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Garry Machovec; two grandchildren, Amber and Jesse Koch; and a nephew, Tony Machovec.