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David Grade Obituary
Dave N. Grade, age 72, of Wausau died Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Hospice House, Wausau.
Dave was born on October 5, 1940 in Wausau to the late Harvey and Ruth (Nelson) Grade. He married Mary Potter on December 21, 1968.
Dave attended Wausau Schools K-12 and graduated from Wausau High. He earned a BA and MA in Music Education from UWSP. For forty-three years he taught music at Rothschild, Easton, and Hatley Elementary Schools. Several generations of children enjoyed performing in his Christmas and Spring Musicals. He brought the President's Own Marine Band twice to the area. In retirement, he served on the Child Evangelism Fellowship State Board.
Dave delighted in his children and grandchildren and supported them in their athletic, musical or dance endeavors. He enjoyed pulling them behind the boat, playing the marble game or dominoes, and sipping root beer on the front porch. He enjoyed fishing with his buddies which was really more talking around the campfire than fishing. He enjoyed the music of Bill & Gloria Gaither and male quartets.
Survivors include his wife Mary Grade of Wausau; children Ann (Will) Nygaard of Wausau, daughters, Hannah and Naomi; Tim (Susie) Grade of Denver, CO, son, Russell; Dano (Krissy) Grade of Wausau, daughter, Brenna; brother-in-law Keith (Judy) Potter of Warrens, WI; two nephews and many cousins.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 4:00 pm at Brainard Funeral Home, 522 Adams St. Tim Grade will officiate. Visitation will be held from 1:30 pm until the time of service at the funeral home on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Christ the Rock Bible Church, 4414 W. Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI 54401 or to the Hospice House, 530 N. 32nd Ave., Wausau, WI 54401.
On-line condolences may be given at www.brainardfuneral.com
He will be sadly missed for his caring, generous heart, but "for me to live is Christ, but to die is gain:" Philippians 1:21.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Grade
November 20, 2012
My sympathies go out to Dave's wife, family and friends. I am a fellow WHS classmate of his and after reading the fine tributes paid to Dave it makes me wish I had known him when we were young.
His family can be proud not only of the fine musical legacy he leaves behind but more importantly the memory of what a kind, caring, loving man Dave was. Leif Salvesen WHS ‘59
November 19, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. We have fond memories of talking sports with Dave when his son Dano was in high school. Keep the faith and God bless.
Bruce and Kathy Muschinske
November 19, 2012
Deepest condolences to Mary and Dave's extended family. Dave started trumpet when I started saxophone in 5th grade at Franklin School in Wausau. Frank Brenton was the visiting band teacher. We'd frequently stop at Dave's home on Chicago Ave. to practice. We both shared band experiences in Jr. and Sr. High. Dave joined the Tophatters in his senior year and the trumpet section rocked! A sad loss, indeed, but wonderful memories. I suspect he's already found a heavenly horn. Jim Radloff, 59 Tophatters leader, Eau Clire, WI.
Carolyn (Achterberg) KLEIST
November 17, 2012
Our sincere sympathy goes to you and your family. I attended Franklin school , junior and sr high with Dave. My mother-in-law taught with him at Schofield, Rothschild and Weston schools as "Toots" KLEIST worked in the library during that time. I shared the obituary and she still remembered Dave. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
November 16, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to the Grade family. I fondly remember Mr. Grade from when I was a student at Rothschild Elem in the 80's. He was a wonderful music teacher and left a big impact on so many students.
November 16, 2012
I had the pleasure of having Mr Grade as my music teacher from 1969 to 1974. Some of my best memories in Rothschild Elementary School. My three younger siblings also had Mr Grade. We loved him! My thoughts and prayers are with your familiy. Robin
Mary West
November 15, 2012
I'm sorry for your loss...
November 15, 2012
Thank you for sharing your talent and your love of music with my daughter, Katie Anthony....she is now a teacher because of role models like Mr. Grade. May the music of heaven fill your heart with joy. Sincerely, Vicki Anthony
Joellyn Mentink
November 15, 2012
I very sorry to hear of Mr. Geade's passing. I have such fond memories as He was my music teacher. I think of him whenever my kids mention music class. fond memories of watching the dancing brooms in "fantasia" every Halloween and thinking of all the songs I still remover from the musicals "Fifty Nifty United States" and the "Lewis and Clark" musical. He created so many memories for all of us "kids!"
November 15, 2012
Dear Mary and Family, We are so sorry for your loss! May you find strength, hope and comfort in God's promise to us as Christians, and may all the happy memories of the past and the love and care of family and friends also be an additional source of comfort to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time in your life!
Love & Hugs, Carmen Salzwedel and Family
November 15, 2012
Farewell Mr. Grade! Music class was always my favorite at Rothschild Elementary! I have fond memories of you pushing your piano from room to room and the excitement when you got your own music room! My children are practicing their own Christmas Program this year and learning, "Come on RIng those Bells" which you taught me so many years ago. Mr Grade put fun in music! Thank you for teaching me to enjoy music! The gift of music you taught me is now being passed on to my own children!
The Grade Family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Thompson Family
November 15, 2012
May your faith in the Lord give you strength at this sad time. I enjoyed working with Dave in the D. C. Everest District. Marge Sogn
November 15, 2012
Deepest Sympathies to his family and friends. My 3 children had the pleasure of having him as a music teacher at Rothschild School. He was a wonderful teacher. My children & I thought the world of him. His love of music, his fun musicals and his genuine,caring nature made him the best music teacher. My children learned many things from him but the most important was to be kind & caring.
Julie Kryshak
November 15, 2012
Mary and Family,
May all the wonderful memories you have keep David with you always. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Richard Tabaka
November 15, 2012
Farewell Mr. Grade. I've been out of grade school for 45 years but I still remember that you made music class fun.
November 15, 2012
My prayers and thoughts are with Mary and the family. Dave and I spent much time together working on the music program. He was a fine man and a gifted educator. Al Wheeler
Lynn Huber
November 15, 2012
Our Deepest Sympathy. We are very saddened to by the passing of oneof our very good customers, we will miss his smiling face.
John & Lynn Huber
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