David Bartel

David Scott Bartel, 63, of St. Anthony, MN. passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 17, at Christ United Methodist Church, 400 5th Ave. SW in Rochester. Visitation and brunch will be held beginning at 10 a.m., followed by the memorial service at 11. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery in St. Charles. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Mental Health Resources, Inc., Director of Advancement 762 Transfer Road Suite 21 St. Paul, MN 55114 David was born on October 4, 1954 in Minneapolis, MN. to Henry and Betty (Tinklenberg) Bartel. He graduated from Windom High School in 1972. He was a graduate of the College of St. Thomas and the William Mitchell College of Law. Following his graduation, he served as a law clerk for the Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Yetka. Later, David joined the law firm of Peterson, Knutson, Flynn and Hetland in St. Paul. On May 7, 1979 he married Bonnie Mae Sykora in Westbrook. They had a daughter, Emily Alexandra. In the following years, David developed an alcohol problem and periods of depression. He and Bonnie were divorced in 1987. David went to Hazelden for treatment and later to the Talbot Recovery Center in Atlanta, GA. in 1992. Since that time, he had been in sobriety for almost 26 years. His periods of depression still remained. David started to work for an Atlanta law firm and made new friends in the area where he enjoyed the warmer climate. He was very active in Alcoholics Anonymous where he helped others to overcome their dependency. He often had people in need stay in his apartment, offering them food and shelter until they were able to function for themselves. David was a kind, sympathetic, and caring person. In spite of periods of depression, he was always reaching out to help others less fortunate. David had undergone several major surgeries in the past few years. He moved back to the Twin Cities last October but his health problems prevailed. David is survived by his parents, Henry and Ardys Bartel of Rochester; brothers, Richard of St. Anthony and Dr. Brian (Candace) of Long Beach, CA; daughter Emily (Justin) Gilmer of Portland, OR; granddaughter Simone Gilmer of Menomonie, WI; nephew and niece Joseph and Abigail Bartel; his former wife Bonnie (Matt Foldenauer) and friend Duane Hodges. Also, a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. David was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Bartel in 1966. To share a special memory please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN 55901 (507) 289-3600