David Case

Obituary for David Case April 9 , 2022

David R. Case, 80, died peacefully at home on April 8th. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and family man to his extended family of seven brothers and sisters and multiple nieces and nephews. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Joanne, and his adoring children, Amy, Jeff (Suzanne), and Mike, and three precious grandchildren, Elle, Clio, and Cael. His siblings, Joanne (David, deceased), Jane (Andy, deceased), John (Marilyn), Earl (Peggy), Joyce (Jon), and Marty (Lisa) will all miss him dearly. He is predeceased by his brother Edward (Janet) and his wonderful parents, Earl and Marcella Case. In his younger years, he enjoyed coaching his boys’ Little League teams and also attending his children’s multiple activities such as soccer, tennis, choir, and theater. Simple pleasures were important to him: cooking/grilling, eating BBQ and desserts of any kind (especially pie), hearing or telling jokes, and visiting with friends and family.

He loved traveling with his family to Arizona, South Carolina, Hyannis Port, Florida, the Cayman Islands, Seattle, and, of course, his beloved Up North Michigan. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam era and continued his affiliation with veteran organizations. He was a proud graduate of the University of Detroit High School, ’60 (Go Cubs!) and Wayne State University, ’67, majoring in political science and business. In his long career, he established his own recruiting firm, Case and Company, successfully placing hundreds of quality candidates into high-level positions, mostly in the auto industry. He often advised family members, friends, and even the occasional stranger that he met in in a Kroger’s checkout line in their own searches for an entry level position or a career change.

He is leaving his family with a loving legacy of peace, kindness, gentleness, patience, and devotion to each and every one of us.

Donations to (Vietnam Vets Chapter 154 - 18025 15 Mile Road, Clinton Township, MI 48035

Visitation Tuesday 3-8 pm with Prayers at 7 pm. Honors 6:30 pm. A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Road. Grosse Pointe Woods. Instate 9 :30 am Wednesday until time of Mass 10 am at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, 157 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI.

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Vietnam Vets Chapter 154 on 15 Mile Road in Clinton Township will be performing the Honors.