David "Dave" W. Tesdahl

David “Dave” W. Tesdahl, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids. A livestream of the funeral service will be available at the following link beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025: https://firstlutherancr.online.church/

Committal: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Norway Township Cemetery North of Clarion, Iowa.

Dave was born on May 20, 1946, in Belmond, Iowa, to Sherman and Lorraine (Asbe) Tesdahl. Following his high school graduation, he proudly served in the United States Army. Dave earned a bachelor’s degree in business and later his MBA from the University of Iowa. On December 27, 1970, Dave was united in marriage to Susan “Sue” Katherine Shank at Danforth Chapel in Iowa City. They celebrated 54 years together.

He started his professional life with Burroughs Corporation and later joined Life Investors Insurance Company of America. He then founded his own financial planning firm, Tesdahl & Associates, and later affiliated with Premier Investments of Iowa. Dave was a devoted member of First Lutheran church in Cedar Rapids, serving in many roles. He also generously gave his time serving on the board for AbbeHealth Aging Services and the Abbe Center for Community Mental Health. He greatly enjoyed his involvement with the Sons of Norway and took pride in his Norwegian heritage.

In his free time, Dave enjoyed walking, reading, and grilling. He enjoyed spending time with friends and, in his younger years, also enjoyed dancing. A lifelong sports enthusiast, he followed nearly every kind of sport - especially the Iowa Hawkeyes. He was also a fan of the Clemson Tigers, where his grandson Jonathan attends college, and was a loyal supporter of the Washington Commanders, which he enjoyed following with his grandson Christopher. Dave also found great joy in his farm in Wright County, Iowa.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Susan “Sue” Tesdahl of Cedar Rapids; daughters, Shannon (David) DelBorrello of Ashburn, Virigina, and Mandy Tesdahl of Queen Creek, Arizona; two grandsons, Jonathan and Christopher DelBorrello; brother, Paul (Kristy) Tesdahl of Deerwood, Minnesota; nephews, Neil (Sue) Tesdahl of Chanhassen, Minnesota, and Bradley (Jennifer) Tesdahl of Elk River, Minnesota; in-laws, Steve (Judy) Shank of Sarasota, Florida; nieces, Susan Shank of Wayzata, Minnesota, and Mary (Todd) Retzlaff of Norristown, Pennsylvania; nephew, Carl (Lisa) Shank of Iowa City; many great-nieces and great-nephews; and stepsister, Celeste Johns of St. Paul, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Lorraine Tesdahl; mother- and-father-in-law, Lillian and Bill Kirwan; stepbrother, Bill Kirwan, Jr.; and stepbrother-in-law, Larry Johns.

Memorials may be directed to First Lutheran Church, 1000 3rd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403, the Abbe Center for Community Mental Health, or St. Luke’s Child Protection Center, both in care of the St. Luke’s Health Care Foundation, 810 1st Avenue NE, 2nd Floor, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401.