Dave served many roles and served them well: he was a son, a big brother, a husband, father, grandfather, uncle. He was a US soldier, a musician and coach/mentor of other musicians, a teacher school principal, and a good friend. He loved Rainy Lake, fishing for large-mouth bass on little lily pond lakes and watching a good ballgame on TV. He was a private pilot and enjoyed recreational flight whenever he was able. He was an all-around good person who gave everyone a fair chance and an opportunity to be the best they could be. Dave was ever the optimist, and his positive outlook will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Connie (Gustafson), sons John and Jay, sisters Shirley Stene (Alvin) and Kay Svoboda (Joe), daughter-in-law Kathy Gaines. He is survived by brother Don, sons Scott, Brian, and daughter Jill Christie (Terry), daughter-in-law Cathy Carlson, granddaughters Hatie Parmeter (Kevin), Zoe Parmeter (Alec), Sammy Christie, grandson Stephen Christie, special friend Phyllis Kuluvar, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family thanks the wonderful staff of Rainy Lake Medical Center and the Ranier Roost for all their support in Dad’s recent past.

A celebration of life is being planned for the summer.

If so desired, in memoriam donations would be preferred in lieu of flowers to the donor’s choice.

Condolences may be left at www.greenlarsen.com Arrangements are with Green-Larsen Mortuary, Inc.