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for DAVID KARTHOLL
Rick Schreiner
April 21, 2017
Dave was one of a kind he was a quiet man but a good friend we did not talk much in the winter months but come spring and summer we would see each other working out in our yards and stop to talk I know I will miss our conversations
Rest In Peace My Friend
Peter Derheimer
March 6, 2017
I too, was a classmate of Dave's at CCHS. We were both into Chicago and Blood, Sweat and Tears, before anybody else. Rest in peace fellow musician.
Barry Mooney
February 28, 2017
My family owns the property next to Dave's. I enjoyed listening to the jam sessions that came regularly from Dave's house. Really sorry to hear of his passing and my best to his family.
Emily Bender Murphy
February 17, 2017
Dave was a very kind and inspiring person. I knew him from the open stage community at Toast n Jam and Firefly coffeehouses, where he shared his musical and conversational gifts freely. He was very supportive of younger musicians and artists,and his life wisdom helped to bolster my courage when I ventured away to live in NY. My condolences to his family and to the many who have enjoyed his friendship.
Tim Hake
February 16, 2017
Dave & I sat the bench in basketball for too many CCHS games. Great memories from ski trips and a road trip to Toronto. Camping on cliffs, driving a VW wagon leaking oil, listening to Eric Clapton, doing what 2 young 18 year olds do before starting college. Somewhere in there his guitar was stolen, he bought another. Rest in peace Dave. May God bless you.
R. D. Ryf
February 16, 2017
God called Home one of His Earth Angels. Always in my heart. Bless you David.
Laura Church
February 15, 2017
Dave was always very kind to me.
I remember he once brought me a huge bag of basil.
My whole house smelled amazing!
He was my friend.
But what I'm even more grateful for is that he was a friend to my kids. Since the day they were born.
Dave and Susie would take Nicole, and then Nicole and Olivia to Chicago each year. And that is just an example.
BM
February 15, 2017
To the family, may you be comforted during this difficult time of sorrow and pain. (Psalms 143:3)
Julia Reinhart
February 14, 2017
You shall always be remembered as kind soul that would leave you with a smile on your face. A simple man yet grand, DaveBob, I am not good with goodbye's so "have fun and I'll see you later" JuliaBob
Dave and Janer Baker
February 14, 2017
Dave was a staple at the Come2Go open mic nights. I helped him work the acts on and off the stage. A terrific guy and excellent musician. He will be missed.
Karen Kartholl
February 14, 2017
Dave, I love the "in lieu of flowers" choices! May we all try to live mindfully and carefully and joyfully on the earth, as you did.
Tom O'Dowd
February 14, 2017
Dave and I were great friends growing up. He was one of the smartest guys I ever knew. We lost touch like people do, but you had a remarkable friend in Dave where you could pick up where you left off. I remember saying to him recently, that I remember him playing guitar way back when, and who knew it would be his life's work. Dave said he knew, and the rest is history. He made it count note for note. He will be missed. I am glad to have known him.
James Ringswald
February 14, 2017
My kids and I met Dave while playing away with his Possum Trot friends at the 3 River's Co-op one evening while out on a bike ride during a very difficult time in our lives... we all got to know Dave and he helped us all through our journey. He was always warm, friendly, positive, encouraging, and uplifting... and just one heck of a good guy! We were truly blessed to have crossed paths with Dave and he will be greatly missed by many!
Sally Dominguez-St John
February 14, 2017
So sad. My husband, myself, my daughters and grandchildren enjoyed going to hear Dave play with Possum Troy. We will miss him.
Judy Wertenberger
February 14, 2017
Dave had so many interesting things to say -- both verbally and musically. I always enjoyed the conversations.
Fare thee well, friend, fare thee well.
Alan Kartholl
February 14, 2017
I will always cherish my childhood good times with Dave at family functions. May he rest in peace and my thoughts and prayers to his siblings, my cousins.
Connie Shaw
February 14, 2017
I will miss he sweet smile and sense of humor.
bob shenfeld
February 13, 2017
Dave was the reason I started playing the mandolin. A great musician I loved jamming with. Jam on dave.
Jeremy Brubaker
February 13, 2017
I am so sorry, Dave gave us so much with his music, I wish I had more to share but my love. He too will always be loved, and missed.
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