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David Keith Gauger

David Gauger Obituary

April 23, 1939-February 6, 2005 David Keith Gauger passed away Sunday, February 6, 2005, at North Kansas City Hospital. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Thursday, February 10, with a Rosary beginning at 7 p.m., at Church of the Annunciation, 701 N. Jefferson (Hwy 33) Kearney, MO. Services are 10 a.m. Friday, February 11, also at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Missouri Heartland Eye Bank or Church of the Annunciation Building Fund. David was born April 23, 1939, in Mason City, IA, the son of Wayne and Alice Gauger. He grew up in the exact center of Floyd County, IA, and graduated from Charles City High School in 1957. He later attended North Iowa Area Community College. Having spent most of his professional life in sales, Dave traveled for several years in Iowa with Coca Cola and later worked in heavy equipment sales in northwest Missouri. In more recent years, he and his wife Patsy owned and operated Kearney Rental and Sales. David was a member of the F.O.G. Cycle Motorcycle Club. He was a member of the Church of the Annunciation, where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Dave is survived by his mother Alice Gauger, Charles City, IA; his wife Patsy Gauger; his daughter Meredith Cole and husband Tim, Kearney; son Wayne Gauger and wife Stephanie, Lee's Summit; and three granddaughters, Sydney, Avery, and Sarah. He is also survived by his brother Wayne Gauger and wife Anita, Moline, IL; his stepchildren, Tim Heiman, wife, Carlene, K.C. MO, Angie Nevins, Kearney, and Dan Heiman and wife Chris, Kansas City; and step-grandchildren Jennifer and Jon Nevins, Matthew, Kyle, and Eric Heiman, and Francesca and Max Cole. (Arr. Fry-Runyan Funeral Home, 816628-4411)

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Published by Kansas City Star from Feb. 9 to Feb. 10, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for David Gauger

15 Entries

Cassie Euton

March 1, 2005

Patsy and family...I am sorry about your loss...actually everyone's loss...I know I havent seen you all in a long time, well since dad (Aaron) got transferred, but I have many fond memories of Dave and of coming over to play with the dogs...to this day you all are the reason I want to have boxers when I graduate college...I wish you well Patsy and think of you all often.

Cassie Euton

Robert and Carol Gauger

February 28, 2005

Patsy and all the family -

We offer our sympathy on your untimely loss. We too, were at the Gauger family reunion in Charles City, Iowa last year and appreciated the chance to see David again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

John Deems

February 15, 2005

patsy i am soo sorry. i loved david also he was so fun to know and be in the shows with. always loved to talk to him xoxoxoxoxo

john deems

Richard and Jan Gauger

February 12, 2005

We loved seeing Dave and family at the Gauger family reunions in Charles City. He always had a big smile and we loved laughing with him. We also loved to talk about our Harleys. He nominated Rich to be chairman of the family reunions and part of the deal was that he would be at every one. We will miss him! Our love and prayers go to you, his family. Rich and Jan

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Dave Cox

February 12, 2005

Patsy,

I loved Dave and will miss his phone calls. Take care of yourself, I will never forget how you and Dave helped us get started

Dawn Brungardt

February 10, 2005

Dear Patsy and family,

I have fond memories of Dave and am deeply sorry for your loss. He lived his life with gusto and with a love for all around him. Thanks Dave, for the memories and fun deer hunting and camping.

Sincerely,

Dawn Law Brungardt

wayne gauger

February 10, 2005

I would like to thank everybody for there kind words and thoughts during this time of sudden loss. We were supposed to have a good 15-20 fun years left to hunt, talk about bikes, and complain about the Chiefs. I don't ever remember meeting someone who knew my dad that did'nt have a story to tell about him involving something fun/funny. He was very proud of and loved every member of his family and extened family. thanks

leon neal

February 10, 2005

Your in our prayers. God bless you and keep .

Beverly Garnett

February 10, 2005

Patsy, my Mother Jauanita Griffin

Jeannie Johnson's mom also told me of your loss, am sorry and god be with you. Since i am in Texas for the winter could not be there. You and Jeannie have been friends for yrs so find comfort in friends and god. Gary is ok also for now

Renee Brown

February 9, 2005

Patsy, Angie and family, I feel your loss and pray for all of you. Patsy, I will miss Dave's phone calls while we are working Bingo Kitchen. Remee

Marty Finley

February 9, 2005

Patsy, I am so very sorry for your loss.

Gerald Golden

February 9, 2005

1939 - 2005 The years do not matter. It's the "dash" that's important. Dave lived it well. I shared only a few little dots in Dave's dash. They were fun. Dave always had a helping hand to extend. Few, if any, had a loving heart as big as Dave's. So many memories - but I must share one.

Dave wore a new deer hunting coverall for 5 days and complained how hard it was to get on, take off and relieve himself. He was going to complain to the mfg. when we got back. On the 5th day his wife Patsy joined us and ask why he was wearing his coverall backwards - enough said. He will be missed a lot but not forgot. Gerald

Chris Golden

February 9, 2005

It is a rare pleasure to have known someone with such a large heart and smile. Thank God that Dave shared both with the masses. We will all miss him dearly.

Lee Ritchie

February 9, 2005

Patsy, I am so sorry for your loss, we will all miss Dave. I wish I could be there for the services, but I won't get into town until late Friday night.

Sincerely,

Lee Ritchie

Sandy Harlow

February 9, 2005

Wayne,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Sandy and everyone from Havens Construction Co.

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