Louis A. David

Louis A. David age 84, passed away Tuesday August 14, 2012 at his home. Louie had lived in West Branch for all of his life. He was a member and past board member of St. John Lutheran Church. Louie worked for the Ogemaw County Road Commission for 33 years until his retirement. He loved teasing everyone he knew and spoiling his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Louie is survived by his children, Barbara (Larry) Watson, Robert “Farmer” David and Bruce (Leigh) David all of West Branch, 7 grandchildren, Chad (Heather) Watson, Drew ( Katy) Watson, Brandon (Angie) David, Christopher David, Eric (Nichole) David, Adam (Ali) David and Evan (Michael) Bedtelyon and 14 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his sisters Velma Goatbe of Prescott and Bernice Muehlfeld of Augusta, GA, and a special exchange student Henrik (Lotta) Sund and 3 special grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife R. Jean David in 2008, his parents Alba and Hilda (Carlson) David, his sister Della and his brothers Dewey and Arthur. The family would like to send a special Thank You to Hospice of Helping Hands, especially Juanita, Patricia, Sharon and Carrie. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Thursday, August 16, 2012 from 4-9 p.m. and Friday from 1-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at St. John Lutheran Church in West Branch. Pastor Howard Travis will officiate with burial following at Brookside Cemetery, West Branch. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Helping Hands or to St. John Lutheran Church.