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Age 55, died Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at his home. He was born August 18, 1956 in Manistee, MI, the son of Keith & Marlene (DeCair ) Schuelke. David lived in Chelsea until 2001, when he moved to Tampa. He graduated from Chelsea High School in 1974. David worked at Polly's Country Market in Chelsea for many years. He loved animals and was an avid hunter. David was very skilled at carpentry. He was good-natured with an incredible sense of humor. David was a good son and great brother. Survivors include his father of Grass Lake; one sister, Sue-Ann (Kirk Drews) Schuelke of Pinckney; two brothers, Danny (Beverly) Schuelke of Grass Lake, and Bob (Dianna) Schuelke of Fowlerville; and five nephews, Matthew, Michael, Adam, Stephen and Derek. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marlene in 2000. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 3-6 pm at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea. Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Valley Humane Society or Cascades Humane Society.
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September 24, 2012
Keith - it has been a long time since
we saw each other. I just read about
David, such a loss to loss a child.
I live in Zephyrhill, Florida and always check the obits. My deepests
sympathy. Joyce Schneider Rachuk
jeanette (harris) o'donnell
March 12, 2012
so sorry for your loss. it is so hard when some one is gone so young. hold tight to your memories.you will find on your path through this grief how many others will come to you when you least expect it with loving thoughts of how david touched their lives. smile in memory of him.may God hold you in His arms.
Vicki Erskine
March 9, 2012
David always had a smile for me and made me laugh.Was one of our great guys in school.Wish I could have got to spend time with him once again.
Vicki (Fletcher)Erskine
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