David Francis "Dave" Greden

David Francis Greden, 88, of Rochester, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, after a "big ol' hangover". Born January 11, 1937 in Rochester to Francis and Betty (Lehnertz) Greden, he attended school in Rollingstone, MN and graduated from Winona State University in 1958. Dave then served in the Air Force Reserves prior to marrying Kathryn Sulla on September 13, 1958 at St. Paul's Church in Minnesota City, MN. They celebrated their 67 th wedding anniversary this fall. Dave was employed in numerous technical and managerial positions prior to his retirement from IBM in 1992. He was an active member of St. Pius Church, the Minnesota City Boat Club, and coached youth baseball, basketball, football and hockey for many years. He was an avid sports fan, especially those events where his kids and grandchildren took part. Reading, golf, the 50 years they spent boating the Mississippi, traveling the world, and 'putzing' in his workshop were some of his greatest joys. A gifted craftsman, he designed and built beautiful, hand-crafted furniture that will remain part of his family for generations. Dave took great pride in restoring his daughter's homes -a true labor of love and one of his greatest pastimes. Dave also devoted himself to tracing family roots, researching and documenting the genealogy of more than 30,000 individuals with Luxembourgish heritage -creating a legacy that will endure for generations. Survivors include his wife Kathy; one son Larry (Anita) Greden; and two daughters, Lori Greden, and Mary (Eric) Klepper of Rochester; four beautiful grandchildren, Lindsay (Ryan) Kramer, Lauren (Sam) Douglas, Sam Lessard and Grace (Joseph) Dixon; a sister Carol Ryan; and a brother Dr. John (Renee) Greden; four great-grandchildren, Alexandra, Catherine, Cameron, and Charotte; along with a bunch of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter, Jodi. The Memorial Service for David will be held at 11:00AM, October 14, 2025 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will start one hour prior to the service at the chapel. A reception will follow. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery Rochester, MN. Memorials are preferred to the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi of Rochester. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.