Dave was the proud and devoted dad of Patrick and Andrew, and best friend of his former wife, Kristi; the loving son of Robert and Carolyn, the cherished brother of Kathy (Dave) Rubsam, and the fun loving uncle of Sarah, Megan, and Ella Rubsam.
David was born in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in Kent, Ohio, graduating in 1985 from Theodore Roosevelt High School. In 1989, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
Dave will be remembered as a bright and funny guy, with a dry sense of humor. He was a scholar, recently earning his Master's degree in history with a goal to become an educator. Dave researched anything that interested him, from music to travel to politics. He was a lifelong Cleveland Indians fan, with a special affinity for the St. Louis Cardinals. He enjoyed visiting various baseball stadiums and sporting events during travels with his boys and Kristi. He was a tech wonk, always dabbling in electronics in the computer/"gadget" field.
Throughout his life, David was curious and creative, brave in the face of adversity, and always resilient.
Wherever he lived, he relished sharing the highlights of his new home town with anyone who came to visit. Those visits wouldn't be complete without breakfast at the best local café. So many people are remembering him today as not simply a gentleman, but a "gentle man," with a caring and thoughtful way about him.
But above all, first and foremost, Dave was Patrick and Andrew's dad.
A gathering of friends and family will be Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Kriegshauser West Mortuary 9450 Olive Boulevard, St. Louis Missouri 63132, from 9am until 10:30am at which time, a Memorial Service will take place. The celebration of David's life will continue until 1pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to "Bring Change To Mind" are greatly appreciated, and the family has created a fund for the benefit of Patrick and Andrew's education. See the links for more information.
Please leave a favorite memory of Dave for his family to cherish at the "Add a Memory" link below.