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David Dexter Obituary
David James Dexter
Formerly of Saginaw
Loving Father, Brother and Friend passed away Saturday July 26, 2025, at the age of 59 years.
David was born on March 24, 1966, in Saginaw, Michigan. The son of the late James and Kathleen (Yurgaites) Dexter. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1985. Dave was employed as a Senior Designer at General Motors in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Dave loved spending time on the water boating and fishing.
Surviving are his children Emma and Reagan Dexter; the mother of his daughters Suzette Cory; three sisters and one brother Ann Dexter Portner, Martha (Mark) Howay, Tom (Jenni) Dexter, Amy (Randy) Bell: several nieces and Nephews, Brother-in-law Mark Reardon, and long-term companion Rosanna.
Dave was preceded in death by his brother Chuck Dexter and Carey Reardon.
Honoring Daves Wishes Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Life will take place Saturday September 6, 2025 from 3:00p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at American Legion post 439, 5190 Weiss St. Saginaw, Michigan 48603.
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4480 Mackinaw Rd. Saginaw Township, Saginaw, MI 48603
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