Obituaries

David E Kinstetter

July 21, 1955 - November 6, 2024

It is with bittersweet emotion that we announce the homegoing of David Edward Kinstetter, 69, who passed away from his earthly home Wednesday, November 6, 2024. David was born the fifth of nine children to the late Elmer Joseph and Lorraine Marie (Zipperer) Kinstetter on July 21, 1955. Growing up on the 4th generation family farm in Kewaunee, WI, David developed his great work ethic which served him well throughout his life. 

His early education was at Holy Rosary grade school. After graduating from Kewaunee High School, David was proud to enlist in the US Army where he served for three years. Following his military service, David moved to Lakeland, FL, where he professed Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of his life and soon thereafter began 35 years of attending church at Family Worship Center in Lakeland, FL.

David received his Associate Degree in Business from Polk State College and worked at the IMC phosphate mines in Bartow, FL for several years. David had a zest for life and so enjoyed playing basketball and following sports, especially the Green Bay Packers and the Milwaukee Bucks. He loved people and was known for putting others’ needs before his own. This easily led him to start his own business, Kinstetter Insurance, Inc., where he would spend the next 30+ years helping others navigate important financial decisions. At the age of 36, after beginning his company, David met and married the love of his life, Angela Menzer. They were later blessed with two beautiful children, Danielle and Jeremiah. 

David leaves behind his wife of 32 years, Angela Menzer Kinstetter of Winter Haven, FL, daughter, Danielle Renee Arnold (Matthew) of Las Vegas, NV, son, Jeremiah David Kinstetter of Woodbridge, VA, mother-in-law, Rosvita Menzer of Winter Haven, FL, siblings: sister, Sandra Ann Schroeder (Al) of De Pere, WI, brother-in-law, Leonard Frank of Luxemburg, WI, sister-in-law, Karen Kinstetter of Kewaunee, WI, brother-in-law, Brian Cerkas of Manitowoc, WI, brothers, Joseph Elmer Kinstetter (Teri) Luxemburg, WI, Kenneth Thomas Kinstetter (Lisa) of Kewaunee, WI, Donald Lee Kinstetter (Janet) of Moorcroft, WY, Robert John Kinstetter of Luxemburg, WI and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his sisters: Kay Frank of Luxemburg, WI and Lynn Marie Cerkas of Manitowoc, WI, his brother, Clinton David Kinstetter of Kewaunee, WI, his brother-in-law, John Kralovec and parents, Elmer Joseph and Lorraine Marie (Zipperer) Kinstetter of Kewaunee, WI.

We invite family and friends to David’s Celebration of Life on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Family Worship Center, 1350 E Main St., Lakeland, FL 33801 in the Coffee House. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am with the service following at 10:30 am

Jesus said, “Let not your heart be troubled, you believe in God, believe also in Me. In my Father’s house are many mansions, if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.”  -1 John 14:1-3

David is Home! Though he will be dearly missed by his family, may his memory live on and be a blessing to all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Military Honors will be rendered at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell FL 33513 on Friday, December 13 at 11am where David will be laid to rest.