DAVID LEE GAPSKE

David was born July 10, 1936 in Alpena to the late Edward and Martha (Schultz) Gapske. He married Eliza Jean Lockwood on Dec. 7, 1965. He was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall. David owned and operated Industrial Tapping in Warren and later D&J Auto Sales in Rose City until his retirement.

Surviving are wife, Jeannie; six children, Karen and Dennis Palkovich, Greg Gapske, David and Vanessa Gapske, Jr., Shawn and Moura Gapske, Sara and Dale Cleland, Garth and Lisa Gapske; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Darlene Gapske and Virginia Gapske.

Mr. Gapske was preceded in death by his son Ed; granddaughter, Heather; two brothers, William Gapske, Donald Gapske; and sister, Geraldine Gathier.

A memorial service for Mr. Gapske will take place at the Alpena Kingdom Hall on Long Rapids Road on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 at 1 p.m. with Elder Roman DeColumna officiating. Cremation arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.