Wausau, Wisconsin
Grade, David N.Dave N. Grade, age 72, of Wausau died Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Hospice House, Wausau. Dave was born on October 5, 1940 in Wausau to the late Harvey and Ruth (Nelson) Grade. He married Mary Potter on December 21, 1968. Dave attended Wausau Schools K-12 and graduated from Wausau...
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My sympathies go out to Dave's wife, family and friends. I am a fellow WHS classmate of his and after reading the fine tributes paid to Dave it makes me wish I had known him when we were young.
His family can be proud not only of the fine musical legacy he leaves behind but more importantly the memory of what a kind, caring, loving man Dave was. Leif Salvesen WHS ‘59
November 20, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. We have fond memories of talking sports with Dave when his son Dano was in high school. Keep the faith and God bless.
Bruce and Kathy Muschinske
November 19, 2012
Deepest condolences to Mary and Dave's extended family. Dave started trumpet when I started saxophone in 5th grade at Franklin School in Wausau. Frank Brenton was the visiting band teacher. We'd frequently stop at Dave's home on Chicago Ave. to practice. We both shared band experiences in Jr. and Sr. High. Dave joined the Tophatters in his senior year and the trumpet section rocked! A sad loss, indeed, but wonderful memories. I suspect he's already found a heavenly horn. Jim Radloff, 59...
November 19, 2012
Our sincere sympathy goes to you and your family. I attended Franklin school , junior and sr high with Dave. My mother-in-law taught with him at Schofield, Rothschild and Weston schools as "Toots" KLEIST worked in the library during that time. I shared the obituary and she still remembered Dave. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Carolyn (Achterberg) KLEIST
November 17, 2012 | Riverview, FL
My thoughts and prayers to the Grade family. I fondly remember Mr. Grade from when I was a student at Rothschild Elem in the 80's. He was a wonderful music teacher and left a big impact on so many students.
November 16, 2012
Jan
November 16, 2012
I had the pleasure of having Mr Grade as my music teacher from 1969 to 1974. Some of my best memories in Rothschild Elementary School. My three younger siblings also had Mr Grade. We loved him! My thoughts and prayers are with your familiy. Robin
November 16, 2012
I'm sorry for your loss...
Mary West
November 15, 2012 | Wausau
Thank you for sharing your talent and your love of music with my daughter, Katie Anthony....she is now a teacher because of role models like Mr. Grade. May the music of heaven fill your heart with joy. Sincerely, Vicki Anthony
November 15, 2012