David "Dave" Gendron

David “Dave” A. Gendron, 88, of Iron River, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at his home. He was born August 2, 1925 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Guy and Ida (Greig) Gendron. He attended the Stambaugh Schools, and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII, serving as an aviation tail gunner aboard the USS Saratoga. Dave married the former Margaret Phylis Varney September 27, 1952 at St. Agnes Catholic Church of Iron River, and the couple made their home in Stambaugh Township. They celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary this year. Dave was employed as Parts and Service Manager at Lindstrom Ford Garage of Iron River for approximately 38 years. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and American Legion Alfred Branchini Post #17. An avid outdoorsman, Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and bird watching. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Gendron, and sister, Lila Weinand. Dave is survived by his wife Margaret; sons, Patrick (Susan Surendonk) Gendron of Appleton, WI, and David Pierre (Sally) Gendron of Coon Rapids, MN; grandchildren Christi (Scott Pletcher) Gendron of Ann Arbor, MI, and Carrie Gendron of Ramsey, MN; great grandchildren, Matthew and Austin Pletcher. Visitation will be held Monday, November 18, 2013 from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 18, 2013 at 11 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church of Iron River, with Rev. Gregory Veneklase, Pastor, to offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of David "Dave" Gendron, please visit our flower store.