David A. Mortensen

May 19, 1954 - October 15, 2018

David Mortensen, age 64, of Alta, Iowa passed away peacefully on Monday, October 15, 2018 at the family farm. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 19, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Alta. Visitation will take place on Thursday, October 18, 2018 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in ALTA. Memorials may be given to Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Oncology Department; 1525 W. 5th Street Storm Lake, Iowa 50588; or Unity Point Hospice; 112 W. 5th Street Storm Lake, Iowa 50588; or Nokomis Township Cemetery Association; 610 Johnson Street Alta, Iowa 51002. In lieu of flowers, do something kind for someone today or say “thank you” to someone, thinking of Dave. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Alta is in charge of the arrangements. Dave was born May 19, 1954 in Storm Lake, Iowa to Paul and Margaret (Michael) Mortensen. He graduated with the Alta High School class of 1972. Dave attended Iowa Central Community College. Dave was proud to be a fourth generation farmer, living in the home place, with his wife Deb. Dave was always a steward of the land, loving planting and harvest seasons. He received an award from the Storm Lake Preservation Society for his conservation practices. Dave also served as a Nokomis Township Trustee. On September 4, 1993, he married Deb Newton in Blairstown, IA. Together they enjoyed going to sprint car races, eating out, gardening and collecting things that “had a story”. Dave loved classic cars and loved swap meets and assisting the Post boys with their latest project, including a 1932 Ford “Highboy”. Dave had quite a sense of humor. Oftentimes people weren’t sure how to take it. Dave helped several young men get started in agriculture and aided so many elderly with tasks that needed to be done. Even though Dave had many health issues, he rarely complained and commented that there are so many others worse off than him. He is survived by his wife, Deb of Alta, sister-in-law Ida Mortensen of Fort Myers Beach, FL, nephew Brandon (Natalie) Mortensen & family, of Southlake, TX, niece Kristin Mortensen (Jeff Tertel) & family, of Philadelphia, PA, uncle Ray Mortensen, Fort Dodge, IA, parents-in-law Wayne & Nancy Newton of Blairstown, IA, brother-in-law Don (Kelly) Newton & family, of Luzerne, IA, brother-in-law Dan (Carrie) Newton & family, of Blairstown, IA, many cousins and friends. Proceeding Dave in death were his parents, Paul and Margaret, brother Doug, aunts and uncles Bernie & Wilna Johnson, Keith & Annie Mortensen, Eunice Mortensen, Rob & Elaine Michael, Vera & Virgil Ross and Gert & Johnny Ferguson. The family wishes to express their thanks for the care provided by Dr. Glienke, Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Oncology Department and Unity Point Hospice.