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David VanderGiessen Obituary
June 23, 1959 - July 2, 2025
David (Dave) Henry VanderGiessen, 66, died peacefully at home, in Helena, MT, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Carla, of Helena; daughter, Rachel Wold (Brian) of Seattle (Ryker, Isla); sons, Jason VanderGiessen (Rona) of San Diego (Ariel, Jaxon), and Benj VanderGiessen (Ellie) of Seattle. Dave made a lasting impression with everyone he met and will be missed by many.
The family is planning a Celebrations of Life at Dave and Carla's property outside of Helena on Sunday, August 31st 2-6 p.m. (email Rachel Wold [email protected] with questions).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life, an organization that was very near and dear to Dave's heart!
Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Keith.
Anderson Stevenson Wilke and Retz Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave, Helena, MT 59602
1-406-442-8520
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Bruce Rich
Yesterday
Dave was a truly a good guy who made the world a better place. He will be missed by everyone who knew him!
Him!
Sue Lane
July 22, 2025
Dave was truly a nice person. I met him through my daughter when he worked at walmart. She truly like him and I always like to see his smiling face. I know he will be missed by many and my condolences go out to his family, but I am thankful he is out of all his pain now.
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