David D. Espeland, 66

Gaylord – David Dean Espeland of Gaylord, formerly of Winnebago, entered his eternal home Tuesday March 22, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. David was born Oct. 30, 1955 in Winnebago to Bernard (Ben) Espeland and Nancy (Roerig) Espeland. He was baptized on Dec. 5, 1955 and confirmed May 31,1970 both at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Winnebago. He graduated from Winnebago High School in 1974 and went to Concordia College in St. Paul and Mankato State, where he received his bachelors degree.

He married Marjorie Kay Schiffman on June 14, 1980, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Raymond. They resided in Mankato, South Dakota, and Gaylord. They shared 41 years of marriage together.

Dave was employed at Michael Foods in Gaylord, retiring in 2020. Dave was an accomplished pianist and organist, serving as organist at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Arlington up until shortly before his passing. He sang in choir, served on the outreach committee, and enjoyed being with family. Dave also enjoyed fishing, and following the Twins, Vikings and Timberwolves.

Dave is survived by his wife, Marjorie of Gaylord; son, Jeremy (Kelsey) of Winnebago; daughter, Rachel of Glencoe; parents, Ben and Nancy Espeland of Winnebago; brothers, Doug (Laurie) of Wausau, Wisconsin, and Dan (Lori) of Truman; brother-in-law, LeRoy (Kathy) Schiffman of Eagle Lake; sister-in-law, Pat (Doug) Deppe of Star, Idaho. David is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews.

He was preceded in passing by his grandparents, Lawrence and Minnie Espeland, Leo and Helen Roerig; uncles and aunts, Willard and Joyce Espeland, Myrl and Clarice Anderson, Don and Mary Mohn, Bob and Joan Brown; cousin, Jason Espeland; mother-in-law, Lorraine (Emil) Weberg and father-in-law, Marlin Schiffman.

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 2, 2022 at St. Paul’s Lutheran church, Arlington.

Condolences may be sent to: dehallely@hotmail.com.