Obituaries

I've been searching for Dave on the internet for years to no avail ~ then a good friend, who went to IIT with Dave, sent me this message... "I found him". Dianne & Zach, I never knew you and I am so sorry for your loss, even these 9 years later. It is heartbreaking for me to read that he died so young ~ how or why? Unknown causes? I have some guesses, but it doesn't matter how. Jeanne ~ I did know you! Dave was my first boyfriend. I met him in 1977 in Fort Wayne when he went to Indiana Tech, and dated him for 3 years. Jeanne, you might remember - I visited your family in the summer of 77 or 78 ~ my mom made your mom a stained glass butterfly which she hung in the kitchen window. I could tell you so many good stories & memories of that time ~ I also have some photos & old letters if you would want to see them. Dave was a super charming, funny, handsome guy who was so fun to be with (back in 1977, when he had his hair long, he reminded me of Steve Perry from Journey - we even went to one of their concerts together ..we went to many concerts back then.). He did have a dark side, but we all do. He took my virginity when I was 19 years old, and I was so in love with him. Not a bad thing at all. I am on facebook if you want to reach me, Emily East (I live in Alaska now).

Posted by Emily 1977-1979 on July 11, 2024

Diane and Zack, I am so sorry for your loss. Dave was a kind person. I know he will be walking by your side, but in a different way than before. Although his spirit is with god he'll always be with both of you.

Posted by Sue Saporoschetz on February 26, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Posted by KathyK on February 24, 2015

It was a blessing to know Dave. He was a kind caring soul. I enjoyed working with him in Cub Scouts and youth basketball, he will be missed. Sincerest wishes of strength, comfort, peace and love during difficult times.

Posted by Dana Hall on February 24, 2015

Diane and Zach: our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are so terribly sad to hear of Dave's passing.

Posted by The Andrews Family on February 23, 2015

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Posted by Stanley Family on February 23, 2015

The three of us wish you the comfort of family, friends, and neighbors at this sad time. We have fond memories of David from the scouting years. We were blessed to know him. Prayers and condolences to the entire family.

Posted by The Fontaines on February 22, 2015