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DAVID GLEASON
In Memory of
DAVID MICHAEL
GLEASON
1945 - 2016
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Obituary for DAVID MICHAEL GLEASON

David M. Gleason
Negaunee
David M. Gleason, 70, of N. Basin Dr., Negaunee Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, February 7, 2016 at UP Health System Marquette with his loving family by his side.
Dave was born July 29, 1945 in Ishpeming to Patrick and Dorothy (Austin) Gleason and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Ishpeming High School, Class of 1963, and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Northern Michigan University in 1967. He began his career as a teacher for the Negaunee Public Schools in 1968, retiring in 2002 with 34 years of service with the district. During that time he also earned his Master’s Degree in Administration from NMU. Following retirement he worked part time as a shuttle service driver for Frei Chevrolet in Marquette, mostly for the social interaction which he loved.
Mr. Gleason was a past member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Ishpeming and was also a past member of the Ishpeming Elks. He particularly enjoyed meeting for coffee with the other members of the Retired Teachers Association.
In his spare time he enjoyed playing on his IPad, pontoon and Jet Ski rides on the Dead River Basin, and loved tinkering in the garage, where he taught his granddaughters how to use tools. Dave was an avid sports fan and loved cheering for the Green Bay Packers, Michigan State Spartans, and of course his beloved Negaunee Miners. Above all things he was a family man who cherished every moment with them. He was always in attendance at his grandchildren’s sporting events in swimming, hockey, soccer and basketball. Dave was also a dog lover, having cared for five dogs over the course of his life.
Surviving are his loving wife of 47 years, Marsha J. (Wiig) Gleason of Negaunee Township; daughters, Kellie (Michael Lehto) Gleason of Canton, MI and Debbie (Cherokee Helms) Gleason of Marquette; daughter by love, Cherokee Helms of Marquette; six grandchildren: Connor Groff, and Cheyenne, Walker, Coltin, Seere and Amelia; brother, Bradley Gleason of Escanaba; sister, Grace Russ of Saginaw, several nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beloved dog, Zoey. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Patrick Gleason.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00pm until 2:00pm on Saturday, February 13th at the Koskey Funeral Home in Negaunee. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed in David’s memory to UPAWS, 84 Snowfield Rd., Negaunee, the Negaunee Booster Club, 101 S. Pioneer Ave., Negaunee, or The Beacon House, 1301 N. Third St., Marquette.
David’s memorial page may be viewed at koskeyfuneralhome.com, where memories and condolences may be shared.

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