David T. Gwost, a resident of Little Falls, died Dec. 13, 2010, at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, Dec. 18, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Sobieski. Dave was born David Thomas Gwosdz May 20, 1923, in Swan River Township, to the late John and Victoria (Dziedzic) Gwosdz. He grew up on a farm in Swan River Township and attended St. Stanislaus Catholic School through the eighth grade. Dave farmed with his father until his marriage to Helen Rossa June 20, 1945. [at the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Sobieski] The couple made their home west of Sobieski where they farmed until 1956. Dave then went to work at Crestliner Boats in Little Falls until his retirement in 1981. In 2003, he moved to Little Falls. Music was a big part of his life. He purchased his first trumpet at the age of 10. At age 12, he joined the Little Falls City Band which received two grand champion Awards at the Minnesota State Fair. Dave played in many dance bands including his own, the Dave-Willie Orchestra, Dave's Serenaders, and the Dave Gwost Band. He also shared his musical talents in the church choir for many years. Other activities he was involved in include serving as treasurer for the city of Sobieski, playing Taps at military graveside services and Memorial Day ceremonies, and organizing music for Sobieski Polish Day. Besides music, Dave enjoyed playing smear, other card games, and family gatherings. He also had a great sense of humor.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Barb (Joe) Yourczek of Eagan, Carol (Jerry) Posch of Buckman, Tom (Diane) Gwost of Savage, Mary (Bob) Sitzman of Little Falls, Theresa (Marvin) Welinski of Plymouth, Lisa (Tom) Hubbard of Chippewa Falls, Wis., and Jenny (David) Gross of Cottage Grove; siblings, Rose Ringwelski of Center Line, Mich., and Esther Stanek of Little Falls; 21 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and sisters-in-law, Vangie Gwost of Little Falls, Doris Gwost of Little Falls and Theresa Gwost of Lansing, Mich.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen (Rossa) Gwost (Nov. 20, 1993); grandson, Michael Sitzman; sisters, Louise Lashinski, Mary Cieminski, Teckla Gardner and brothers, Frank, John, Joseph, Andrew, George, Walter and Edward Gwost.