David (Dave) M. Amlotte

Dave was born Dec. 27, 1948, to the late Raymond and Anna (Romprey) Amlotte. He grew up among a large circle of brothers and friends playing pick-up baseball games and enjoying childhood adventures in Alpena. A 1967 graduate of Alpena High School, he was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and the Vietnam War where he served at the Christensen Barracks in Bindlach, Germany, and was honorably discharged in 1971.

On Oct. 26, 1979, Dave married Cheryl Pahlkotter and they enjoyed nearly 44 years together. He had a long career at Besser Company where he worked for more than 30 years and retired in 2011. Well-liked by all who knew him, Dave was known for being a devoted family man, hard-working, active, and social. He had a talent for being able to build or fix anything, enjoyed playing pool, and was a regular at Friday night Euchre at the Alpena Cycle Club. He was also a long-time member of the Besser Rifle League, a multi-generational hobby that he enjoyed with both his father and his children. In his retirement, he loved his daily walks through downtown Alpena, as well as bringing a smile to peoples’ faces as a flower delivery driver.

Dave is survived by his beloved wife, Cheryl; four children Stacie (Jason) Beck, Krisha Amlotte, Brandon (Keri) Amlotte, Carole (Scott) Conant; nine grandchildren, Bryce, Chase, Makenna, Clayton, Ursula, Jadon, Willie, Walter, Welles, and another grandson on the way; nine great-grandchildren; and four brothers, Donald (Betty) Amlotte, Richard (Diane) Amlotte, Kenneth (Norma) Amlotte, and Robert Amlotte.

Mr. Amlotte was preceded in death by 2 sisters-in-law, Pam Amlotte and Diana Amlotte.

Memorial visitation will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Friday, Mar. 31, 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 12 p.m. with Rev. James Erickson officiating , followed by military honors which will be accorded by VFW Alpena Post 2496. Cremation arrangements are being handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.

Inurnment: Evergreen Cemetery

Memorial gifts can be made to The Life Raft Group and the Immanuel Lutheran Church Social Ministry.