Diane and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I'll always remember David and his smile as a little boy. I hope you find peace throuh this Christmas season.
Diane Stanton Egan
I read this from Florida with great sadness. Dave was a great guy and will be missed by many people especially in the local musical community. He knew how to have a good time and organize activities. I have fond memories of the Waupaca boat trips. RIP Dave
You will be missed my twisted friend!
We will miss the bonfire nights and "keeping the fence wet".
Always enjoyed the chats that went late into the night. We will always remember the laughter with you and Candi.
Lee & Sheila
My dear funny friend, my favorite patient, my inspiration of how to love life.......I will miss you so very much.
My heart goes out to everyone that Dave touched... He is the one friend that ALWAYS made me smile!!!! My prayers are with u Candy.. Diane and family and all his friends!!!! We will all miss him sooo much!!!!! Hugs to all !!!!!!!
My goodness, what a shock!! I have not known Dave & Candy for very long, only a few precious years! But I loved his sense of humor, and that great smile he ALWAYS had! You will be missed sooo much. Gone for now, but never forgotten. With love~Rose~
What can we say... we are going to miss you like so many others will too... You were a good man with a kind heart.
Oh Dave , way to soon buddy, will miss you so much, will cherish the fond memories,jokes,recipes and art work...sure Banjo greeted you with the famous howl...R.I.P.
David, such good memories from Back Stage. I was glad to see you when our office ordered from the Jade Dragon. Keep motoring along....
Hi Dianne,
Just got word from my Aunt about David's passing and I am so sorry for you. I know it hs been years since we have all seen each other. Like me your family is gone, Jack in 1999 and dad in 2000. Please know how sorry I am about david, I have so many memories as when we were kids. Love Joan Fischer Materna
I'm shocked to have come across Dave's name here. Diane, know that we are really sorry for your loss. No more playpen jokes now. Just a really nice man who we all were privileged to know. We will always remember him with a smile in our heart.
Kay & Dick
You will be missed,i was proud to call you chummy.opened my ears to the blues, our favorite album,electric flag, i will miss pulling pranks on you.
Life is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset. Sincerely, Mitch
All though I have not seen you or Diane for years and years, I certainly remember you from school and the neighborhood. Sounds like you were very fortuante to have many good friends and family.
A lot of memories and at lot of stories. When Dave was around twelve he was upstairs in his room playing with lighter fluid. After he lit his hand on fire and put it out he went running out of the house. He went across the street to the "old" Franklin school. He held out there as long as he could and went running and screaming back into the house. When his mom asked what happened he told her I was at Franklin and squirted him with lighter fluid and tossed a match. Many years later I asked if he ever told "Tootz" the truth. His response,"no". What guy, huh? I know for us and many others Oshkosh will never be the same. Peace, Moldy
Dylan and Ron Portland, OR
I remember Dave from our fun times in the neighborhood, grade school and high school. Our sympathy to Diane and his family and friends. Wishing you the very best.
Be proud my friend. You left a positive mark on many hearts.
I loved that I was able to see you several times the last few years. So many wonderful memories...it was great to be with you again. I know that you will be missed by all your family and friends. I will always treasure the time we spent together this past September. You really were a wonderful man and will be sorely missed.
Everyone who knew Dave loved Dave. I believe he knew this, and it certainly made him happy. All our Love. Pene & BOORAS
Dave you were a renaissance man of our times with varied and practiced skills for your appreciations of life. A man with a warm heart and always a good smile. Glad Judy and I got to visit with you at Anchor and Mikes birthday party. You will be greatly missed.
Dave It was to soon for you to leave. I wont forget the times at the Backstage they were a grin. I will miss those midnight calls. Tommie
Oh my, a sadness shared by all lucky enough to have a small place in your multi-faceted life!!
When you opened the Back Stage and asked me to add a few more hours to my hectic week, I immediately felt right at home behind the bar. Many fune nights and great friends. Thank you, my friend; you are in our hearts.
Rest in Peace!
Judy Hayes (Ruedinger)
I will miss one of the luckiest men in the world. M.E.Ward
I met my current wife Jayne at the Backstage Bar and truly enjoyed your frienship. Ride like the wind my friend, you will be forever missed!
I,ll miss all the shovelhead work in the garage,our tattoo show roadtrips and silly jokes told so many times. Buzz
Dave, Blame it on the Bossa Nova! You,my friend,will be missed by many. I have many fond memories. Your laugh, smile and warm hugs will never be forgotten, oh ya and that sick sense of humor. Love ya
Dave will be missed by many..with sincere sympathy..Bridget
All of us young musicians would come over to your place and listen to the greatest music on your fantastic stereo. It was the best times of our young impressionable lives. Without guys like you, Nick, Mike and Phil, I don't think we would have had the great musicians in Oshkosh that we do. Thank you for all the encouragement that you have given us all over the years and also for the opportunity to showcase our talents. Holy Moly! It's been quite a ride.
Dear Diane, I was lucky enough to see Dave for the first time in many years at the Weisheipl wedding reception and he was handsome as ever. I have been gone from Oshkosh more than half my life, but the years that I knew Dave will always be cherished. I am sorry for your pain Diane, I will keep you all in my prayers always, Love from Linda Lee Moody Berrien Center, Michigan
What a delight to spend time with you in September. I am so happy we had a chance to reminisce about our shared childhood experiences. The "Bloody Sixth Ward" won't be the same without YOU.
To bone head, See you in heaven,guess your not going to ride to NC to see me.Thanks for all the great times working on your old cars,Your buddy goofy(Malcolm)
RIP Dave. I sure enjoyed our Sunday afternoon motorcycle rides. Candy, my prayers are with you.
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time for you all, God Bless Tom, Diane and family. Dave wss always the happiest and kindest person at the party. He will be missed.
We are sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We are sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Oh Dave! What a LOSS!!! I am so sad! It's been so long since I've seen or talked to you, and now? I just know you are up there watching me cry. You were an icon! MANY people will miss you! You were a friend to all. Candy? I am praying for you!! I know you and I have quite a past but, just know that you are loved and I love you for giving my great friend, Dave, the best years of his life! RIP Dave! I'll miss the simple fact that you are no longer on this earth. I'm happy because you are in the best place anyone could wish to BE!!
Oh Dave! What a LOSS!!! I am so sad! It's been so long since I've seen or talked to you, and now? I just know you are up there watching me cry. You were an icon! MANY people will miss you! You were a friend to all. Candy? I am praying for you!! I know you and I have quite a past but, just know that you are loved and I love you so for giving my great friend, Dave, the best years of his life! RIP Dave! I'll miss the simple fact that you are no longer on this earth. I'm happy because you are in the best place to BE!!
Character! No one had more than Dave. You passed way too soon my friend.
You'll be sadly missed. Thoughts of the Back Stage will always be in many peoples memories.
Dave I will miss you say hey to Tony and Sandy you were always a great friend I loved hanging out Patti Schmidt Brannon AKA Pete Thank you for all the bartending skills and the blues music
Thinking of the Ruck family with love and prayers...Our deepest sympathy to all of you...Larry & Sandy
All the laughs we had over the hi holder lingo from your mom and mine. I am going to miss all the talks we had about our Moms. You where one in a million.
I will miss you, all the talks of the old times and old lingo of your mom and mine. We sure had some good laughs you and I. Till we meet again and for our hi holder lingo.
Dave you will greatly missed my friend... my prayers are with you Candy ! Love you ... Jill T
This is a sad day... If you could help, you always had time to tap your incredible font of knowledge for every and all. Dave you will be missed as we recall the legend who you are.
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.