Service Details
Services celebrating David’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 6:00 pm. A reception will follow at the Hiawatha. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Tuesday from 3:00 – 6:00 pm.
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Sturtevant – David Andrew Gergen, age 37, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.
David was born in Racine on May 1, 1984 to Charles and Janet (nee: Peterson) Gergen. He lived most of his life in Sturtevant. Following high school, David worked in a variety of ways, but for over the past 10 years, David was employed with Campbell’s Foods.
There was only one David…free-spirited with an entire spectrum of friends. He knew no strangers. David was a Green Bay Packers fanatic; enjoyed being on vacation with his family; fast cars; shoes (Air Jordan’s with absolutely no dirt, scuffs or creases….ever); all types of animals – especially his canine companions; Tattoos; Dave Chappelle follower; clothing – everything had to be ironed & crisp; was quite the food critic & connoisseur; and was relatively lucky at video poker. Above all, David was rarely found by himself…he was always with his peeps. He loved being at home with his family and socializing with an extensive circle of loyal friends.
Surviving are his other half, Ashley Gustin; their children, Gage, Dane & Vada; mom, Janet Gergen; brother, Joseph (Brenda) Thoennes; sisters, Kris (Eric Babilon) Hach and Carolyn Hansen; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Steven & Karyn Gustin; Ashley’s grandmothers, Mary Lou Sporer & Barbara Gustin; sister-in-law, Adrienne (Tony) Johansen; former brother-in-law, Curt Hach; nieces, Jenna Thoennes, Lindsey Thoennes, RyLee Hach, Lauren Hansen, Brooke Hansen, and Raquel Hansen; nephews, Jimmy Hach and Jameson Johansen; other relatives, special neighbors, co-workers & friends – way too numerous to mention all by name.
David was preceded in death by his father, Charles Gergen, who died when David was just a child; brother, Marshall Gergen; and brother-in-law, Daniel Hansen.
Services celebrating David’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 6:00 pm. A reception will follow at the Hiawatha. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Tuesday from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. In memory of David, offer a kind deed to someone in need.
Cheri Salamone says
Rest in peace David.🙏
Todd c Thillemann says
David you were my brother my best friend someone who I had a fun time with him could always talk to you about anything and now you’re gone I will forever miss you I love you I’ll see you on the other side
auntie lynn says
Sorry for your loss, be strong for your kids…..
Steve and Karyn says
David had the kindest gentle heart..his beautiful smile and easy laugh .. unforgettable…you will be missed by all who had the great pleasure to know and love you ❤️
Tracy Chiappetta says
Thinking of you all during this extremely painful and difficult time. Prayers of peace and comfort.
Carl & Mickey Monefeldt (Katie's parents) says
Gone too soon . He’ll be much missed. Always pleasant & polite to us when we saw him. We’re sorry for your loss.
Anonymous says
I love you David! We will miss you everyday, you were one in a million. Until we meet again ✨
Lynn Swanson & John Johnson says
Our deepest sympathy to our friends Karyn and Steve , their daughter Ashley, their grandchildren and family. We are praying for you at this difficult time.
Karrie Martell says
I’m so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know him personally, but heard many good things about him from his MIL Karyn. Prayers for all. ❤️
Ashley says
David
i have no clue where to start…20 years together and you made me a lot of things, but mom was the best. I’m forever grateful for the time we did share, however I don’t even know how i’m still functioning knowing you’re never walking through that door again. I’m completely and utterly shattered:( i love you forever. I will look for you always in any dimension or form.
Til we meet again, my twin flame, my everything
Ashley
Traci Jansen says
David indeed was a wonderful man, husband, father, friend! We all will truly miss him! My sympathy to his whole family who will truly miss him! Love you all
michael chaney says
david was a childhood friend someone you could never forget I’m stunned and saddened by his passing you were like a little brother to me and I’ll never forget all what we did as children ,you will be greatly missed David . rest in peace
Carol Lovelace says
I want to express my condolences. I did not know David but felt that I did, as he was a friend to my son and my son had nothing but love and respect for David. I will always be grateful to David for being a friend to my son when he was in a new and lonely place, having moved from PA to Wisconsin. David was a wonderful human. He will be missed.
Sandy Gibson says
Ashley, I am so sorry for your loss. David was such a kind soul. Always throwing in his spare change in my kitty collection for the shelter cats. I don’t know what to say. Another kind soul gone to soon. Sandy Gibson( Village Foods)
Nick says
Rest easy little brother!! love and miss you
Adrienne says
David,
You were one in a trillion. Life will never be the same without you here with us……I’ll miss your smile, bright eyes and most of all how funny you were. I have so many great memories I’ll always cherish. I’ll think about you everyday! I promise to always be there for Ashley and the kids. To say you will be missed isn’t even close to what we all feel. You are forever a part of us and I will keep your spirit alive until the day we meet again. I love you brother ✨
Russell Hibbard says
I’ve only known David for a couple of years, and although I’m twice his age, we managed to develop a solid friendship.
David you left this world way too soon and you’ll missed.
Michelle Humburg says
David will truly be missed he was a very well liked and personable guy who was always very polite and genuine! My heart goes out to his lifelong partner Ashley and his children whom he truly loved with all his heart!
Beth Hill says
David was truly one of the kindest souls I ever met. I’m so very sorry for your loss Ashley…prayers to all his family and loved ones. Always here for you. Love always.
N. Rine, FD says
Sincere Condolences from Cincinnati go out to Ashley and her children throughout this difficult time.
Veronika Gummow says
You will be deeply missed and always remembered in my heart and soul David. Rest in Peace good bye for now but not forever, thank you for letting me in your life.
David Gergen says
You are the best dad ever I will never forget you
Anonymous says
Still doesn’t feel real, I’ll keep your memory alive as long as I’m alive! Miss you every day🫶🏼 words fall short of anything that can be said. We all miss you greatly. No one will ever hold a candle to you David ❤️ love you brother
Ashley says
It still doesn’t feel real, three years tomorrow and it feels like yesterday. We always think about you and talk about you in most everything we do. I know you’d be proud of my progress this side of earth. I’ll never get used to the fact you are no longer here…you made me a better person and I will be forever grateful for what we had and that we had 20 years of memories together. I love you the most