David L. Kjelland Site staff Mineral Point – David L. Kjelland, age 69, of Mineral Point, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 after a long illness. He was born August 7, 1951 to George and Kathryn Kjelland in Dodgeville, WI and grew up in Mineral Point, WI. Since attending Mineral Point High School, Dave was passionate about music. He studied the oboe, played in the band, sang in the chorus and the Mineral Point madrigal, and played bass guitar in several bands. He was also active in music ministry for many years. Dave attended UW Platteville for his undergraduate work. In 1973, Dave married his high school sweetheart, Jo VanWagenen, before moving to Chicago to obtain his doctorate degree at Illinois College of Optometry. In 1977, Dave graduated from college and moved back to Mineral Point, WI with his wife. He joined his father, George, to practice optometry at the Kjelland Vision Clinic. He served on the Wisconsin Optometric Association board and was a member of the Mineral Point Lions club for many years. Dave created a non-profit eye care organization, New Vision Ministries, which allowed him to provide eye care to people in need in both Honduras and Mexico. It touched him to be able to provide support to those who did not have the means or access to eye care. During this time, Dave and Jo sponsored two families from Honduras, which became life-long friends. He was very compassionate and showed kindness to everyone he met. He was known for his sense of humor and ability to connect with anyone. In 1996, Dave joined Davis Duehr Dean where he continued to practice until his retirement.