May 5, 19
34 ~
June 28, 2009
of
Cottage Grove
unexpectedly
Preceded in death by wife Grace; brother Daniels; parents John & Ann. Beloved father of Michael (Mary), James (Pam), Anne, Mary Peper; grandpa of John (Katelynn), Jennifer, Jacob, Jake, Grant, Alexandra; great-grandpa of Hannah Grace. After graduating from Hankinson High School Dave served in the United States Army. He attended
St. John’s
University
,
University
of
Minnesota
and William Mitchell College of Law. Dave was an attorney with private practice offices in
Cottage Grove
and
Newport
. He is the former City Attorney of Cottage Grove. Dave was involved in may community organizations. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, writing and skiing. Dave was a private pilot, and a gun enthusiast who built the most beautiful furniture. His family was very important to him. Mass of Christian Burial
10:30 AM
Thursday at ST. RITA”S CATHOLIC CHURCH,
8694 80
th
St. S.
Cottage Grove
.
Interment
Cottage Grove
Cemetery
. Visitation 4-8 PM Wednesday at KOK FUNERAL HOME,
7676 80
TH
St. S.
Cottage Grove
and 9:30-10:30 Thurs. at church. Memorials to church.