IN LOVING MEMORY OF
David William
Gothier
December 30, 1960 – October 1, 2012
Obituary
David W. Gothier, age 51, of South Haven died Monday, October 1, 2012.
Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2012 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Kimball with Rev. Dave Milz officiating. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale and at the Church one hour prior to services. A prayer service will be held 7:00 p.m. Thursday.
David William Gothier was born December 30, 1960 in Minneapolis to William E. and Margaret E. (Gillespie) Gothier. He graduated from Kimball High School with the Class of 1978. On September 28, 2007 David was united in marriage to Patty Smith. He has worked for Malco Products for 35 years currently as a Plant Superintendant. He was a member of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. David enjoyed fishing, golfing, shooting pool, playing cards (Davey Vegas), all sports, especially the Minnesota Vikings, and the outdoors. His warmth & humor will always be deeply remembered by all his family & friends.
He is survived by his wife Patty of South Haven; father William Gothier of Yountville, CA; daughter Alicia Gothier of California; step daughters Michelle (Clyde) Marquette of South Haven, Amanda Wittenberg of South Haven; mother-in-law Eva Smith of Kimball; brothers & sisters Gregory (Irene) of St. Cloud, Susan (Curt) Odden of Clear Lake, Lisa (Scott) Holen of Watertown, Patty (Troy) Veitenheimer of Bloomington, Rick of St. Cloud, Mike of St. Cloud, Tom of St. Cloud, Tim (Jen) of Fergus Falls, Robert of St. Cloud. David adored his four grandsons Adam, Levi, Nathan and Ethan Marquette. He is preceded in death by his mother Margaret; brother Gary; nephew Christopher; and father-in-law Sherrill Smith.
Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2012 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Kimball with Rev. Dave Milz officiating. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale and at the Church one hour prior to services. A prayer service will be held 7:00 p.m. Thursday.
David William Gothier was born December 30, 1960 in Minneapolis to William E. and Margaret E. (Gillespie) Gothier. He graduated from Kimball High School with the Class of 1978. On September 28, 2007 David was united in marriage to Patty Smith. He has worked for Malco Products for 35 years currently as a Plant Superintendant. He was a member of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. David enjoyed fishing, golfing, shooting pool, playing cards (Davey Vegas), all sports, especially the Minnesota Vikings, and the outdoors. His warmth & humor will always be deeply remembered by all his family & friends.
He is survived by his wife Patty of South Haven; father William Gothier of Yountville, CA; daughter Alicia Gothier of California; step daughters Michelle (Clyde) Marquette of South Haven, Amanda Wittenberg of South Haven; mother-in-law Eva Smith of Kimball; brothers & sisters Gregory (Irene) of St. Cloud, Susan (Curt) Odden of Clear Lake, Lisa (Scott) Holen of Watertown, Patty (Troy) Veitenheimer of Bloomington, Rick of St. Cloud, Mike of St. Cloud, Tom of St. Cloud, Tim (Jen) of Fergus Falls, Robert of St. Cloud. David adored his four grandsons Adam, Levi, Nathan and Ethan Marquette. He is preceded in death by his mother Margaret; brother Gary; nephew Christopher; and father-in-law Sherrill Smith.
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Services
24 Hour Viewing
October
4
Dingmann Funeral Care, Annandale Chapel
Starts at 4:00 pm
Prayer Service
October
4
Dingmann Funeral Care, Annandale Chapel
Starts at 7:00 pm
24 Hour Viewing
October
5
St. John's Lutheran Church
Starts at 9:30 am
Funeral Service
October
5
St. John's Lutheran Church
Starts at 10:30 am