David, 86, of Battle Creek passed away at the age of 86 on August 14, 2020, just one week shy of his 87th birthday.
He left an impression on everyone he met and was loved by many. He was born and raised in Ceresco on his family's dairy farm. He graduated from Marshall High School where he was captain of the football team and then played at Western Michigan University. After connecting on a blind date, he married the love of his life, Joyce, in April of 1953. They celebrated their 67th anniversary this year.
He is survived by his wife and their four children: Steven (Tina) Schultz, Scott (Becky) Schultz, Sindy (Filimon) Ortiz, and Stanley (Talona) Schultz. David then joined the Army and was a Corporal that served in the Korean War. After the military, he had a lifetime career as a Tool and Die Maker for various companies in Battle Creek. David shared his Tool and Die knowledge instructing at Kellogg Community College.
He and Joyce owned Gamble's Hardware in Marshall and he held a seat on the Marshal Chamber of Commerce. In addition to being a "Master Tinkerer" for a living, his passion in life was running his "brown cow" farm and farmland.
As if he wasn't busy enough with Tool and Die and farming, David spent his extra time giving to his community, church, and being social. Since birth, he was a lifelong member and go-to handyman of Newton United Methodist Church in Ceresco. He and Joyce were members of the Moose Lodge. David also spent time as a volunteer firefighter in Newton Township; Superintendent of Francisco School, one-room school house, in Ceresco; volunteered at the Binder Park Zoo; square-danced with the Buckles and Bows dance club; cruised on his Harley-Davidson motorcycles; and traveled the world with Annie's Fun Travel Group.
Out of all the amazing things he did, his greatest accomplishment and joy of his life was his family; specifically, being "Pa" to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was funny, witty, inventive, strong and loving. He was playful and never forgot his inner child. He had the gentleness to read books with his great-grandchildren, but the toughness to wrangle cattle and teach us the importance of working hard. He would "get your gizzard," loved us "when we were sleeping," taught us that Red tractors were the best, that "everyone hates old people," and "it just gets worse." We couldn't help but smile and laugh when we were with him. He lived and loved hard, he showed up EVERY time for his family, friends, and anyone that would humor his gift of gab. We were all so blessed to have had him in our lives. Everyone can agree that anytime you were with him it was ALWAYS an adventure!
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Newton United Methodist Church, Ceresco, MI.
Arrangements were entrusted to Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services,
He left an impression on everyone he met and was loved by many. He was born and raised in Ceresco on his family's dairy farm. He graduated from Marshall High School where he was captain of the football team and then played at Western Michigan University. After connecting on a blind date, he married the love of his life, Joyce, in April of 1953. They celebrated their 67th anniversary this year.
He is survived by his wife and their four children: Steven (Tina) Schultz, Scott (Becky) Schultz, Sindy (Filimon) Ortiz, and Stanley (Talona) Schultz. David then joined the Army and was a Corporal that served in the Korean War. After the military, he had a lifetime career as a Tool and Die Maker for various companies in Battle Creek. David shared his Tool and Die knowledge instructing at Kellogg Community College.
He and Joyce owned Gamble's Hardware in Marshall and he held a seat on the Marshal Chamber of Commerce. In addition to being a "Master Tinkerer" for a living, his passion in life was running his "brown cow" farm and farmland.
As if he wasn't busy enough with Tool and Die and farming, David spent his extra time giving to his community, church, and being social. Since birth, he was a lifelong member and go-to handyman of Newton United Methodist Church in Ceresco. He and Joyce were members of the Moose Lodge. David also spent time as a volunteer firefighter in Newton Township; Superintendent of Francisco School, one-room school house, in Ceresco; volunteered at the Binder Park Zoo; square-danced with the Buckles and Bows dance club; cruised on his Harley-Davidson motorcycles; and traveled the world with Annie's Fun Travel Group.
Out of all the amazing things he did, his greatest accomplishment and joy of his life was his family; specifically, being "Pa" to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was funny, witty, inventive, strong and loving. He was playful and never forgot his inner child. He had the gentleness to read books with his great-grandchildren, but the toughness to wrangle cattle and teach us the importance of working hard. He would "get your gizzard," loved us "when we were sleeping," taught us that Red tractors were the best, that "everyone hates old people," and "it just gets worse." We couldn't help but smile and laugh when we were with him. He lived and loved hard, he showed up EVERY time for his family, friends, and anyone that would humor his gift of gab. We were all so blessed to have had him in our lives. Everyone can agree that anytime you were with him it was ALWAYS an adventure!
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Newton United Methodist Church, Ceresco, MI.
Arrangements were entrusted to Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services,
David, 86, of Battle Creek passed away at the age of 86 on August 14, 2020, just one week shy of his 87th birthday.
He left an impression on everyone he met and was loved by many. He was born and raised in Ceresco on his family's dairy farm. He graduated from Marshall High School where he was captain of the football team and then played at Western Michigan University. After connecting on a blind date, he married the love of his life, Joyce, in April of 1953. They celebrated their 67th anniversary this year.
He is survived by his wife and their four children: Steven (Tina) Schultz, Scott (Becky) Schultz, Sindy (Filimon) Ortiz, and Stanley (Talona) Schultz. David then joined the Army and was a Corporal that served in the Korean War. After the military, he had a lifetime career as a Tool and Die Maker for various companies in Battle Creek. David shared his Tool and Die knowledge instructing at Kellogg Community College.
He and Joyce owned Gamble's Hardware in Marshall and he held a seat on the Marshal Chamber of Commerce. In addition to being a "Master Tinkerer" for a living, his passion in life was running his "brown cow" farm and farmland.
As if he wasn't busy enough with Tool and Die and farming, David spent his extra time giving to his community, church, and being social. Since birth, he was a lifelong member and go-to handyman of Newton United Methodist Church in Ceresco. He and Joyce were members of the Moose Lodge. David also spent time as a volunteer firefighter in Newton Township; Superintendent of Francisco School, one-room school house, in Ceresco; volunteered at the Binder Park Zoo; square-danced with the Buckles and Bows dance club; cruised on his Harley-Davidson motorcycles; and traveled the world with Annie's Fun Travel Group.
Out of all the amazing things he did, his greatest accomplishment and joy of his life was his family; specifically, being "Pa" to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was funny, witty, inventive, strong and loving. He was playful and never forgot his inner child. He had the gentleness to read books with his great-grandchildren, but the toughness to wrangle cattle and teach us the importance of working hard. He would "get your gizzard," loved us "when we were sleeping," taught us that Red tractors were the best, that "everyone hates old people," and "it just gets worse." We couldn't help but smile and laugh when we were with him. He lived and loved hard, he showed up EVERY time for his family, friends, and anyone that would humor his gift of gab. We were all so blessed to have had him in our lives. Everyone can agree that anytime you were with him it was ALWAYS an adventure!
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Newton United Methodist Church, Ceresco, MI.
Arrangements were entrusted to Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services,
He left an impression on everyone he met and was loved by many. He was born and raised in Ceresco on his family's dairy farm. He graduated from Marshall High School where he was captain of the football team and then played at Western Michigan University. After connecting on a blind date, he married the love of his life, Joyce, in April of 1953. They celebrated their 67th anniversary this year.
He is survived by his wife and their four children: Steven (Tina) Schultz, Scott (Becky) Schultz, Sindy (Filimon) Ortiz, and Stanley (Talona) Schultz. David then joined the Army and was a Corporal that served in the Korean War. After the military, he had a lifetime career as a Tool and Die Maker for various companies in Battle Creek. David shared his Tool and Die knowledge instructing at Kellogg Community College.
He and Joyce owned Gamble's Hardware in Marshall and he held a seat on the Marshal Chamber of Commerce. In addition to being a "Master Tinkerer" for a living, his passion in life was running his "brown cow" farm and farmland.
As if he wasn't busy enough with Tool and Die and farming, David spent his extra time giving to his community, church, and being social. Since birth, he was a lifelong member and go-to handyman of Newton United Methodist Church in Ceresco. He and Joyce were members of the Moose Lodge. David also spent time as a volunteer firefighter in Newton Township; Superintendent of Francisco School, one-room school house, in Ceresco; volunteered at the Binder Park Zoo; square-danced with the Buckles and Bows dance club; cruised on his Harley-Davidson motorcycles; and traveled the world with Annie's Fun Travel Group.
Out of all the amazing things he did, his greatest accomplishment and joy of his life was his family; specifically, being "Pa" to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was funny, witty, inventive, strong and loving. He was playful and never forgot his inner child. He had the gentleness to read books with his great-grandchildren, but the toughness to wrangle cattle and teach us the importance of working hard. He would "get your gizzard," loved us "when we were sleeping," taught us that Red tractors were the best, that "everyone hates old people," and "it just gets worse." We couldn't help but smile and laugh when we were with him. He lived and loved hard, he showed up EVERY time for his family, friends, and anyone that would humor his gift of gab. We were all so blessed to have had him in our lives. Everyone can agree that anytime you were with him it was ALWAYS an adventure!
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Newton United Methodist Church, Ceresco, MI.
Arrangements were entrusted to Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services,
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