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David Gauthier Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 11, 2012.

Gauthier, David "Sam" age 54, of St. Louis Park, passed away March 5, 2012. Third generation member of IATSE 13. Preceded in death by parents, Mary Jean and Larry. Survived by siblings, Lindsay Dalton and Robb.

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March 5, 2021

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March 5, 2020

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March 5, 2020

Michele Fox Hoch posted to the memorial.

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Derry Hirsch

March 5, 2021

Sam - so much time has passed and yet I still remember so much of our many musical adventures together. Starting at South Jr High and the first gig you, Tim and I played together for the Elementary school choir. We jammed on In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida after for who knows how long. I miss the magic.

Stephen Lauterbach

March 5, 2020

Even 8 years on, you are not forgotten Brother. Hope you're jammin' like crazy.

Michele Fox Hoch

March 5, 2020

Think of you often. Proud to have known you. Lots of good memories. R.I.P. Sam

Derry Hirsch

March 5, 2019

Has it really been 7 years? Sam, you were a major part of the best music I was ever involved in. "North" was something special. We had a communication that was unspoken. We all just knew what each other was going to do, going to play. I will always be grateful that we were able to get together for that one last gig. It was as if the 25 years had never gone by. The magic was still there. Miss you, and Jeff too.

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Deb Huysentruit

March 20, 2012

Sammy
I will miss your warm greetings and that smile. Lots of memories...I will never forget you.

Carol Schneider

March 19, 2012

Lindsey & Rob,
Sam and all of your family will always hold a place in my heart.

Stephen Lauterbach

March 17, 2012

So much love; so many memories. Kindred spirit, thank you for being a part of my life, and sharing yours. May all who read these and remember you, keep you in their hearts and keep your spirit alive. Lights, go. Curtain, go. Exit, stage right. Goodnight Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are.

Loren Dwyer

March 16, 2012

Sam, Thank you for the memories... You will ALWAYS stand tall in my heart. God bless you, my brother.

Olga (Tommie) Diachuk

March 16, 2012

Dear Lindsey, Rob and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Sam's death. I am so glad that we had such a nice visit at the lake lake summer. He will be missed!

Dale Bryant

March 16, 2012

Sammy, you will truly be missed.You were such a great caring guy and great fun to work with.Rest now my friend.

Michael Murnane

March 15, 2012

Miss you brother. Gigs won't be the same.

March 15, 2012

Sam, you were always filled with so much energy, now that energy will be utilized to its fullest. Shine on.

Anonymous

March 14, 2012

Sam was a dear, dear soul. You were loved. See you again sometime, my friend.

Wendy Carr

March 14, 2012

Rest easy Sam. You are in good company. I will miss you.

Douglas

March 13, 2012

Oh, Sam; may the music of a multi-verse embrace you.
May your music heal, again.

Jeff & Marge Perrault

March 13, 2012

Memories of you will last forever my friend. God bless you.

Beverly Adams

March 13, 2012

Oh, Sammy, I just want to thank you for the times you helped me on my path and for the laughs we had together. You were a bright spirit with a difficult road sometimes

Tim Siefkes

March 13, 2012

Sam, the hours and days and years we spent so much time together, working out our music stuff... there was a vibrancy, a synergy that was hard to describe, but it was there. You are so missed. No one could fly on that violin like you could! Farewell, my good friend. Peace.

Stephen Drown

March 13, 2012

Sammy I know that you loved Jesus Christ and that is good enough now thanks for including in your life peace

Sam at his best... multitasking! (Photo Aug.1980)

Tim Siefkes

March 13, 2012

Jamie and Dirk Ostertag

March 13, 2012

We will miss you, Sammy.

Jazz

March 13, 2012

Thanks Sam for all the great gigs we did 30 years ago
Rest in Peace brother

Curt Wellumson

March 13, 2012

I too will miss Sammy. He explained to me not just how to work a computor, but how computor language was developed - way over my head but such things came easily to his mind. Every May I'd expect a call, the anniversary date of when he closed on his house. I was his realtor / friend and he always called to remind me how much he liked the place. I thank the good Lord for rescuing Sammy's soul and spirit and welcoming him into His house of many mansions.

Cary Ebert

March 13, 2012

Sam you will be missed by many. I will always remember you and the times we had talking about interesting thigns and life.

Cary

I would like to talk to someone from Sams family to attend a service and give my condolences to and get more information.

Joe Hruska

March 12, 2012

I knew Sam for about 45 years as we were neighbors. He was a character. Growing up together, we hung out a lot in the old days & I used to watch him when his parents went out. He was a great musician & we used to play guitars together, but I was way out of his league. When you get there, tell my brother Mike to be good to you.

Scott Magnuson

March 12, 2012

Sam was always a good friend all through school. I also remember the times his band played the Pomp Room in Sioux Falls, S.D. it was always fun. He will be missed.

Derry Hirsch

March 12, 2012

Sam was a lifelong friend and musician. We were on the road together with the band "North" for many years after we graduated from Berklee College of Music.

For those of you who want to read more about him, please seek out the "Friends of North" group page on Facebook.

I miss you my friend and we are still trying to decide how best to commemorate your life and talent.

Sammy in his element

March 12, 2012

Michele Fox Hoch

March 11, 2012

I have such fond memories of Sam. We were in Orchestra together at Eisenhower H.S. I was first chair Flute, and he was first chair Violin. We were good friends back then. Sam was so incredibly talented. And he had such a huge warm heart. I'm very sad I didn't reach out to him and keep in touch. I will miss him. Rest in Peace Sam. May music always surround you.

Joann Sachs

March 11, 2012

Me and my boys will miss you! Great friend and neighbor! Keep playing rock band you were the best!

Stephen Erickson

March 11, 2012

I'm very sorry to hear of Sammy's passing. He was a wonderful guy. So very nice. Heaven just became an even better place. God please take care of Sam. Peace and Love to Sam's family and friends. Stephen Erickson.

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