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72, died peacefully at home in Indianapolis on Nov. 2, 2015, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was born to the late Edwin and Marie Ressler, Dec. 14, 1942. Dave graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1960 and received a BA in English from Wabash College in 1964. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. Dave was a CPCU-designated commercial lines underwriter and an accomplished jazz and blues pianist. If Dave was not behind the keys of a piano, he could be found on the tennis courts of the Rivera Club or puttering around Broad Ripple on his motorcycle.
Dave is survived by his wife, Pamela Rowland Ressler, and four children: Ralph Gwaltney of Indianapolis; Theodore Ressler of Santa Barbara, CA; Marcy Gwaltney Pennington of Houston; and Laura (Jeffrey) Rogers, of Indianapolis. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Grant, Tanner, Olivia and Will.
A celebration of life will be held on Fri., Nov. 6, at 5 p.m., at Common Ground Christian Church in Indianapolis, with a dinner following. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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Mary Ann Moss
November 8, 2015
Dave was one of the best and sweetest musicians I ever had the privilege of working with. Always so unflappable, a trait very much needed in some of the rowdy nightclubs we worked in. Sang nice as well. I really liked him so very much. I was driving the other day and heard a song and thought about him...I'm so sorry he's not still playing somewhere and hasn't been. I would have loved to listen. What a nice nice man. Handsome as well.
He has been missed for a long time by me, now my heart goes out to his family and friends who have lost such a special man.
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Richard L. Nolan
November 7, 2015
May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief.
David Larson
November 5, 2015
Many great memories of David particularly Broad Ripple Tennis Team, playing at the Rivera Club, playing ping pong, listening to jazz and blues records, as well as many other events during high school and college years. Saw Dave occasionally after college. Dave was a good friend and will always be remembered. I am sorry for your loss.
Al Leinbach
November 5, 2015
Laura and family - may God's rich and gracious peace and comfort be yours as you walk through this time of sadness with many memories of the legacy of your father's faith, love and care. Blessings in the midst.
Debbie Krumnow
November 5, 2015
Prayers of comfort for the passing of David. May you find peace in knowing he will be pain free. He will always be with each of your in your hearts
Nancy Hendren Kirby
November 4, 2015
Great memories of Dave and Jack! They always had so much fun together and as a result made all of us feel happy.
Kirk Kuetemeier
November 4, 2015
I am so sad to hear the news, I played many gigs with Dave over the years.
Joan Callahan
November 4, 2015
Dave and I were classmates for many years at Immaculate Heart of Mary grade school and graduated from Broad Ripple together in 1960. My best wishes to Dave's family and friends. God bless.
November 4, 2015
Pam and Laura and Families: You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Lynda and Rick Hahn
Fritz Haverstick
November 4, 2015
So sorry. I went to HS with Dave.
Mary Ann Phelan
November 3, 2015
I am so very sorry for your GREAT LOSS! Dadem was a big part of our family from the late 60's thru the early 80's. I'm sure he & Jack are together again making more wonderful music together. God Bless you all at this very difficult time. My deepest sympathies are with you! RIP, dearest Dadem!
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