Dave was born September 11, 1949 in Miles City, to Gottlieb and Ruth Wemmer. He lived on the family ranch at Hillside helping with the raising of sheep and cattle. He attended grade school at Hillside then went to Miles City for High School and graduated in 1968. He attended Miles Community College getting an Associate degree in automotive. When asked to fix a car he would admit that he didn’t know how because he would sleep under the cars during class.
He met his best friend and love of his life Bonnie on a blind date in 1970. They got married in Forsyth, on October 14, 1971. From there they had two children, Paul and Janice.
While attending college he started work at Peavey elevator at the age of 19 to help his mother after his father passed. He started at the feed plant making pellets and blocks, eventually becoming a salesman. This was the start of working for the same company for 49 years, although it changed hands three times. He moved his family in 1979 to Wolf Point where he was offered a job as an assistant manager under Dick Barsness. Where he learned the trades of grain buying and marketing, Dave eventually became the manager after Dick transferred. All of his customers became his good friends. He would work long hours at the elevator, dumping trucks and loading trains. He was so proud that they were able to dump 7 million bushels within a year, in 2001.
After retiring he enjoyed helping local farmers planting and combining. Dave volunteered for the Wolf Point Federal Credit Union board, Roosevelt County Salary board, Wolf Point Stampede, working at Just Dine-It (making amazing pies especially apple, and cutting prime rib on prime rib night). He also served as an Elks Member.
Dave took pride in his yard and gardening. He enjoyed reading western books, camping, hunting, fishing, and most of all spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Dave enjoyed get togethers, family reunions, trips to Vegas, and a good visit with friends and family. Dave was never at a loss with words and very opinionated and wasn’t afraid to tell ya what he thought. His favorite words WORK WORK WORK!
He is survived by his wife Bonnie of 49 years, son Paul (Sharon), daughter Janice (Wayne), grandchildren Trenton, Demi, Chaz, Taylor, adopted grandchildren Austyn and Abby, and four great grandchildren, brothers Gerome (Rita), Robert, sisters Ruth Anne, Pearl, Joan, sister-in-law Diana, brother-in-laws David, and Darrell.
Preceded in death by his parents Gottlieb and Ruth, brother Martin, sister Carol, father/mother-in-law Bill and Betty, brother-in-laws Larry, Glenn, Randy, Don, and sister-in-law Cherri.
A family gathering will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2020 at the First Lutheran Church in Wolf Point, Montana. The funeral service will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the First Lutheran Church in Wolf Point, Montana. Interment will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the Custer County Cemetery in Miles City, Montana.