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Jo Earhart
September 21, 2025
Working alongside Captain Dave Stavrum for many years, I quickly learned that his gruff exterior masked a kind soul. Our daily meetings were filled with efficient discussions peppered with humorous insults, a unique camaraderie that blossomed over time. I grew fond of him, as his tough demeanor was paired with a genuine care for those around him. Dave taught me that friendships can thrive even amidst playful banter. Fair winds, Captain; your spirit will always remain anchored in our hearts.
Stephen Hesse
March 1, 2025
Dave and I go way back,1974 approximately, he transfered from St. Cloud, I transfered from Stillwater.
We got positions when Lino was transferring from a juvenile detention center to at that time a minimum security center.
We first met in training for new CO'S at Lino..we had rotating shifts, every two weeks Days Evening's and Nights.
I was assigned to Carver cottage and Dave got to be the CC2 on the Roving Patrol, checking on staff in all the Cottages. He was promoted to CC3 I was Promoted to CC2. Over the years he was promoted to shift luie, the latter to shift Captian.
I worked with and for Dave for approximately 13 years at lino. I will always remember this saying " We don't have a problem, we only have solutions". I was promoted to CC3 working the Bubble, then in 1987 I accepted a position as a AFSCME Council 6 Uniin Business Agent, and had a number of opportunities to visit with Dave.
Until today 3/1/25 I had No Idea he had passed
I apologize to the family and am sorry for your loss.
Jo Earhart
February 7, 2024
Missing a dear friend and long-time co-worker.
Elizabeth Telke
February 8, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We enjoyed working with Dave. Bunny Telke and Diane Michelizzi
Karen Nakamitsu
February 7, 2023
Think of you Marilyn
Jo Earhart
February 17, 2022
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Jo Earhart
February 17, 2022
OVER THE MANY YEARS WE WORKED TOGETHER DAVE BECAME A DEAR AND VALUED FRIEND. HE WAS A MAN OF INTEGRITY AND STRENGTH WHO VALUED HIS FAMILY ABOVE ALL. I ALSO LOVED HIS SENSE OF HUMOR. HE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED BY HIS WORK FRIENDS. THE NEXT GET TOGETHER WON´T BE THE SAME WITHOUT DAVE. WE MISS YOU DEAR FRIEND.
Karen Schindele Nakamitsu
February 15, 2022
Marilyn and family, I am so sorry for your loss! We have a prayer chain at our church where you are being remember along with my prayers. May you find peace knowing he is with our Heavenly
Father! Karen
Liz (Doumany) Ostlund
February 15, 2022
I worked for Mr. Stavrum at Lino Lakes Correctional Facility in the 90´s. I really enjoyed working for him. My sympathy to his family.
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