"So very sorry for the loss of Dave. He was a good man. I had the pleasure of working with Dave at Muggsy's back in the day. Also DJ'd with Dave & Pete. I bet, they are spinning some vynl in Heaven. For sure. God bless. Ted Hockstad "
David M. Dausey, 65, of Marquette, died Wednesday evening, December 29, 2021, at his home, with his wife by his side, from congestive heart failure.
He was born October 25, 1956, in Pontiac, Michigan, a son of Russell and Elizabeth (Laux) Dausey.
David married Ann Englehart in Flint, Michigan on October 13, 1979.
He worked in accounting and tax preparation for various local businesses. He also was active in the local music scene working with bands and as a DJ. David served as a coach for the Miss USA Pagent at the local & state level and was active in the community with his therapy dog, Roxy, who was his best friend until her passing on December 15, 2021. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge DeMolay.
David is survived by his wife, Ann Dausey of Marquette; sister, Julie Derocha; nephew, Leonard Hebert and his family, Jessica, Abby & Emma; cousins, Jan Broderson and Carol Papaleo; father-in-law, Paul Englehart; sisters-in-law, Virginia Fey, Ann Kohli and Kathy Willis; nieces, Jeanette (Donny) Batey, Lynnell (Greg) Taylor, Renea (Tony) Howard, Leslie (Chuck) Pickrell, Nicole Jonsson and her family, Kris & Will and Carey Willis; nephews, David Kohli and Roy Kohli, Jr; close friends, John Gaines, Tim Prisk, Terry Sharp and Jim Acocks; and pet partners, Sly & Stanley. He was preceded in death by his parents; mothers-in-law, Luella & Ruth; sister-in-law, Judy (John) Gentry; brothers-in-law, David Kohli, Jimmy (Delores) Kohli and Roy Kohli; and niece, Sally.
Honoring David's request, no services will be held.
Canale-Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family where memories may be shared at canalefuneral.com
"So very sorry for the loss of Dave. He was a good man. I had the pleasure of working with Dave at Muggsy's back in the day. Also DJ'd with Dave & Pete. I bet, they are spinning some vynl in Heaven. For sure. God bless. Ted Hockstad "
"Dausey Family, I am very sorry for your loss. I met the Dausey's when we lived on Pine Street."
"Ann, I?m so very sorry about the loss of Dave. It seems as though everyone in town knew him! He was always smiling and friendly. May your good memories help you during this sad time. He?ll be missed. And speaking of that, I miss seeing you! Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers."
"Very sorry for your loss Ann. The Squirts fondly remember Dave's drumming as the backbone of the band. Even when Jerry would pass out on the drum kit, Dave kept playing :) "
"My sincere condolences Ann. Always looked forward to his visits with Roxy to the floor. Quite the asset to the patients."
"Sorry to hear about Dave's Passing. He was a visionary in many ways and always saw the possible in situations where others might be discouraged. May he rest in power. "
"To Dave?s Family, I was sad to read of Dave?s passing. He was one of the ?Parkview? gang, I think we had the same teachers from kindergarten through 6th grade. Memory is fuzzy but one day Dave brings drum sticks to school and the next thing we see, is him playing the drums like a rock star ? what a character. Time is our best friend sometimes, others, not so much. Over the years we lost touch and track, but I heard cool things about Dave and his many projects in and around town. I wish Dave?s family peace and happy thoughts at your time of loss. Rest assured the Parkview gang lost one of their own ? and we all stare out the window and up at the sky and dream of days gone by. Sincerely and with a big smile for a larger than life guy. Jerry Brumm "