David James Dexter
August 01, 1957 - October 05, 2020
Obituary
EVANSVILLE - David J. Dexter, age 63, of Evansville, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, at Agrace HospiceCare in Janesville. He was born on Aug. 1, 1957, in Madison, the son of James and Leandra (Witek) Dexter.
David graduated from Waunakee High School in 1975 and attended the UW-Lacrosse and UW-Madison. He married the love of his life, Norinne “Anne” (Sablay) Dexter on June 1, 1985, in St. Paul's Catholic Church. David worked for Gardner's Baking Company for 31 years, retiring in 2014. He loved traveling and spending time with his family and friends. He loved spending time with his feline companion, Abby. He always enjoyed Wisconsin Badgers sports, especially basketball and football. He loved playing fantasy baseball with a close-knit group of friends.
David is survived by his wife, Norinne; four brothers, Jerry Dexter, Tom Dexter, Todd Dexter and John Dexter; nieces, Mara Dexter, and Erin Sablay; and nephew, Ryan Sablay. He was preceded in death by his parents; and six aunts and uncles, Robert (Edith) Dexter, Clayton "Beaver" (Katie) Parman, Jim (Marge) Cunningham, Dean (Darlene) Dexter, Raymond Witek and Ed (Betty) Witek.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, with Father Ray Dischler presiding. Burial will be held at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Monday. Due to COVID-19 social distancing and face masks are required. Memorials may be made to the family. A special thank you to the Sablay family for their care, thoughts, and support of David. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Mon Oct 12, 2020 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Bernard Parish • 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Mass of Christian Burial
Mon Oct 12, 2020 @ 11:00 AM CDT
St. Bernard Parish • 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
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Tammy Hintch
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My deepest sympathy to the entire family. I am so sorry for your loss. Dave was such a kind and caring person. Tammy Hintch
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Sheenna & Ted
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We send our love and condolences to your grieving family. You were such a kind and loving brother-in-law to us. Your thoughtful text messages & cards would always bring a smile to our face. We were SO thankful to you for being such a good husband to Annie and taking care of her. You certainly earned your angel wings! We love you, Dave!!! You will be missed! Rest In Peace❤️ Love, Sheenna and Ted
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gary koch
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I knew dave in high school, Played alot of basketball during lunch hour at school and running into you and anne at the mallards games. Rest in Peace
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Aggie Nellen
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To the Dexter family sorry for your loss of your brother, husband and friend. Keep strong through this difficult time
Aggie Nellen
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Scott Braun
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Dave was one of the nicest people I have ever had the blessing to have in my life. He was the one who first trained me at work back in the fall of 1994(!). Who knew at the time we would work together for the next 20 years? He was always ready with a listening ear, a smile, a laugh, or a quick joke to make my workdays bearable. Dave never forgot my birthday; he would always send a card to me and a small gift--I always thought that was so kind and thoughtful of him. And all the fun times we got to spend together at Mallards games or Badger games, going out to share a meal or just hanging out at each other's place... They are among some of the fondest memories I have. My life has been made better and more joyful because Dave was in it.
I am grateful for your love and friendship, and I will miss you Dave. Rest in Peace, dear friend.
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Heather Wolfrom
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Fred and I will always remember Dave’s thoughtfulness and his compassion. If you needed a friend he was always there to listen. Our condolences to Annie and all his family.
Heather and Fred