David Henry Blochlinger was born May 22, 1947, in Sutherland, Nebraska to Henry J Blochlinger and Hazel (Coleman) Blochlinger. He passed away October 28, 2026, at Sunset Home in Concordia, Kansas at the age of 79.

David grew up on farms in Cloud County, Kansas, attended a one room school and Catholic grade school in Aurora, Kansas. He moved with his parents to Colorado and graduated high school there in 1967.

He married Donna Willey in Englewood, Colorado in 1967, and served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1970. After his tour, he opened a custom motorcycle shop, Colorado Choppers, in Englewood. David eventually moved with his wife and children back to Cloud County, Kansas, working at the Natural Gas Pipeline (NGPL) in Glasco.

Over the years David built a life centered on family, hard work, and community. He was known for his love of traveling, fishing, hunting and enjoying the outdoors. David was also known for his mechanical abilities, his willingness to help anyone in need and one of his favorite pastimes was playing cards with friends.

He is survived by his daughter Crystal and David Chavarria of Delphos; son David and Kala Blochlinger of Glasco; 10 grandchildren, Valkyrie Schmidt of Colorado Springs, Gabby and Kevin Vega of Minneapolis, KS, Nathaniel Belt, Salina, KS, Scott Blochlinger of Green, KS, Luke and Jaedyn Blochlinger, Concordia, KS, Maddie and Carson McMillan, Green, KS, Sarah and Tyson Tipsword, Clay Center, KS, Violet Belt, Syracuse, NY, Haley Blochlinger, Hays, KS, and Hadyn Blochlinger, Topeka, KS; and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his partner, Marilyn Pierce of Concordia, KS. He also leaves behind two sisters, Madonna and Larry Sorell and Martha Blochlinger; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Hazel Blochlinger; his wife Donna; a daughter Colleen Belt; and a son Derrick Blochlinger; as well as a brother Daniel Blochlinger.

A private family memorial service with military honors will be held at a later date where he will be interred next to his late wife, Donna, at the St. Peter’s Cemetery in Meredith Township, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467 to assist with expenses.