David-Wallsten-Obituary

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David J. Wallsten

Allentown, New Jersey

Jan 11, 1956 – Jul 19, 2022 (Age 66)

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BORN
January 11, 1956
DIED
July 19, 2022
AGE
66
LOCATION
Allentown, New Jersey

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David J. Wallsten, 66, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Born in Trenton, he was a resident of Upper Freehold Twp. for most of his life. Dave held a BS in Plant Science from Rutgers University and a MD from the University of Virginia. He was a partner in Wallsten Farms & Greenhouses.    


Son of the late Carl “Bill” and Marian Wallsten, he is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Jeanna Wallsten; his nephews and niece: Tad; Joy; Brett and his wife, Misha; Daniel and his wife, Britani; as well as his great nephew, Joshua.   


Dave was an outdoorsman and avid saltwater fisherman with a lifelong love of agriculture, science, history, and his dogs. 


A viewing will be held Friday, July 29th from 6-8pm at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St., Allentown.  Funeral Services will be 10-11am on Saturday, July 30th at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Allentown Presbyterian Cemetery, Allentown.   


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc. at https://www.grrinj.org. 

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I was so upset when I found out about Dave's passing, several months after. He and I go way back, back when we both attended the 4 room schoolhouse in Imlaystown, New Jersey. He and I spent alot of times at each other's houses after school, I loved going to his family's farm, back then they raised what I remember were hundreds of rabbits!!! Dave and I were in just about every class together until we graduated high school. Even after that, he and I were in a Fruit Science class at Cook...

Dave was like a brother to me. A lot of memories from working in Englishtown flea market, on the farm, in the green houses, the pig roasts, playing Princeton league hockey, fishing, Titan and Philly games. Not only a brother to me but a best friend who will be truly missed. Rest in peace Dave and my deepest sympathy to Carl and family.

Dave was the first to ask, "how is everybody doing?" when he saw you. We exchanged Christmas cards, until the year he was hospitalized and apologized for not sending that year. We told him we were happy to see he was on the mend. We were very blessed to be his neighbor and friend...when he gave us deer burger, we gave him chili. He always looked on the bright side of things even in hard times. He always took the time to talk if you caught him at the mailbox, and he never talked about...

So sorry for the loss of a loved brother and uncle. Prayers go out for Dave and you, the family, our great friends, Our memories of Dave is that he was always cheerful and friendly. He will be missed.

another great fisherman freind gone

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I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Dave I attended high school and Rutgers University with him. Dave and I were in many math and science classes together. If I needed help in either Calculus or Chemistry classes, he was always willing to explain the problems to me. His smile and kindness was genuine. I real gentleman! I will always treasure the memories I had of him. Rest in peace, Dave.

I played hockey with Dave at Iceland for a couple of years and also went to trenton titans games with him. Always had a good time. he was a good hockey player but was a better person. rest in peace buddy.

I remember skating at the farm. I was having trouble getting started and Dave said "feel don´t think". Good advice to many. My deepest sympathies to the family on a good brother