Passed away May 12, 2018. David grew up in Biwabik, MN and attended college in Duluth. David worked in the mines and on the railroad as a young man in Northern Minnesota. He then spent a 22 year career with the United States Air Force. After retirement from the military, David then worked several years for Hennepin County, Minnesota. He is survived by his wife, Wanda; daughter, Valois; son, Davy; brother, Richard and wife Marlys; nieces, Elizabeth, Tricia, and Vanessa; and his grandsons, Trevor, Leo, and Eli. He was preceded in death by his son, Shawn in 2014. Graveside services will be held 2 PM Friday May 18, 2018 at Sunset Cemetery 2250 St Anthony Blvd NE, Mpls.