Photo courtesy of Martin Funeral Home - Warrenton
Nov 4, 1952 - Dec 10, 2025
Marlene, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Dave well from when he drove the postal route. Sending hugs and prayers for you and the family.
Joan Wessel
December 13, 2025 | Marthasville, MO | Coworker
Uncle Dave, I will never forget visiting you the day you woke up from your heart transplant, on my way to the Military Entrance Processing Station. As I stood beside you, I felt God’s hand in that moment—me stepping into a new path, and you being given another precious chapter of life. That day became a quiet reminder of faith, grace, and the power of answered prayers. Your strength and spirit walked with me as I moved forward, and they always will. I trust now that you are at peace, held in...
Jeff Bloch
December 12, 2025 | Swansboro, NC | Family
It is with much sadness to say farewell to a fun person. We will always remember you as a "Tough One to Beat" when pulling tractors. Deepest and sincere sympathy to Marlene and the family. Your long time friends, Gerald and Alice Spurgeon, Columbia, Mo.
Alice Spurgeon
December 12, 2025 | Columbia., MO | Friend
Mr. David Allen Pecaut, of Warrenton MO, formally of Marthasville, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the age of 73. He was born on November 4, 1952, in Perryville, MO to the late Francis and Naomi (nee: Smith) Pecaut.
David was united in marriage to Marlene Catherine Luecke on April 15, 1972, in New Haven. Together they spent 53 glorious years. They raised three children and built their life in Marthasville. David owned Dave's Service Center for 13+ years in Marthasville. He was a very active citizen and dedicated his time to several associations. He was on the boards of the Heart Transplant Association of St. Louis and Mid America Transplant, after personally surviving a heart transplant. He was also on the Casey Hohman, Marthasville Community Club and the East Central Missouri Tractor Pullers boards. David enjoyed tractor pulls, coaching, and watching his son play hockey, and watching his grandchildren wrestle in tournaments. He was a wonderful mechanic and loved working with his hands. David was ultimately a family man. He adored his wife, children and grandchildren. His gentle words of encouragement and sense of humor will be greatly missed.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Naomi; three brothers, Phil, Arthur, and Tommy Pecaut; one sister, Bonnie Vedder; in-laws, Gregory and Antonetta Luecke; brother-in-law, James Luecke; sister-in-law, Teresa Luecke, and one niece, Robyn Bloch. He is survived by his loving wife, Marlene; children, Tony Pecaut (Trisha), Jared Pecaut (Amie) and Dana Sinopole (Tony); six grandchildren, Jackson, Delaney, Ashley, Rebecca (Michael), Brantley and Kyler; three great-grandchildren, RayLynn, Lillie and Jaron II; siblings, Dale Pecaut (Carol), Randy Pecaut, Sharon (George)Panhorst, Debbie (Darrel) Oberg, Tammy (Greg) Donaldson and Julie (Flynn) Davis; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday January 17, 2026 at Martin Funeral Home in Marthasville from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. A Memorial Service will begin at 1:00 PM also at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to be given to the Heart Transplant Association of St. Louis or to Stonebridge Senior Living in Hermann. Online condolences may be given at martinfuneral.net
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