David Bartylla

David Bartylla, 68, of Motley, MN died Sunday, March 11, 2018 in Staples, MN. Services for David will be 11:00AM, Friday, March 16, 2018 at Motley Free Methodist Church in Motley, MN with Pastor Jim Johnson officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM, Thursday at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN and one hour prior to services at the church.

David was born March 9, 1950 in Staples, MN to Robert and Jeannine (Chenoweth) Bartylla. He graduated from Staples High School in 1968 and then attended Vocational School. David went to work for Scharf Chevrolet and then was united in marriage to Linda Kowalski on July 11, 1970 in Staples, MN. He worked in construction for several years, for Greg Miller Plumbing in Staples and then worked at Central Building Supply in Staples, until his retirement. David enjoyed hunting, fishing, trap shooting, line dancing, and restoring tractors. He was an ATV and Snowmobile Safety Instructor for 40+ years and received the 2013 Snowmobile Instructor of the Year Award.

David is survived by his wife, Linda of Motley, MN; and one sister, Roxanne (David) Kasper of Grand Forks, ND; several nieces and nephews; and his best buddy, Jake, the Basset Hound. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one infant sister. Services have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN.