Service Details
In accordance with David’s wishes, cremation has taken place that there will not be any formal services.
Racine – David Allen Newton, age 70, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
David was born on a United States Army Base in Wiebaden, Germany on February 18, 1954 to Pleasant Jackson Newton and Eve Edris (nee: Wilson) Newton. After graduating high school, David went on to earn a degree in horticulture. David served our country with the United States Marine Corps from 1971 – 1973. He was a retired groundskeeper superintendent from a horse farm in Austin, TX.
Surviving are his brother, William Wilson Newton; and by devoted cousins, Rocky and Michael Perfetto. David did have two sisters. The family experienced tragedy years ago…..when his sister Kim Newton (age 12) was dying of liver cancer……the family were on their way home from visiting Kim in the hospital……and their car was hit by a drunk driver. Younger sister Laurie Newton (age 9) died in the accident and Kim ended up passing away the following day.
In accordance with David’s wishes, cremation has taken place that there will not be any formal services.
Denise Desotell Rossi says
Rest in peace Dave. I was a classmate of Dave’s at St. Edward’s school. I so remember the deaths of his two sisters. Definitely was a terrible tragedy for the family. I still think of them so much to this day.
Denise Desotell Rossi says
Class of 69 St. Edward’s Grade School
Denise Desotell Rossi Class of 69 says
Rest in peace Dave. I was a classmate of Dave’s at St. Edward’s school. I so remember the deaths of his two sisters. Definitely was a terrible tragedy for the family. I still think of them so much to this day.