David Moline, age 60, of Prior Lake, MN, peacefully entered eternal life November 21, 2021. He was surrounded by those he loved, after his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from 3:00 – 7:00 PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE. Prior Lake, and on Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 9:30-10:45 AM and Celebration of Life, at 11:00 AM, at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Fish Lake, 20200 Fairlawn Ave, Prior Lake. Dr. Rev. Brent Parrish will preside. Pallbearers for Dave are “Young Bucks” sons, Tim and Tyler Moline; nephew, Brandon Rolfes; God daughter, Leanne Demko; Godson, Javilyn Jodsaas, and honorary son, Shadaryl Whitfield. Honorary pallbearers are “Old Bucks”, Jim Lloyd, Gary Bohn, Mike Bohnsack, Dave Braun, Dan Hesse, and Jeff Keimig. For visitation and service please feel free to wear jeans, boots and western-wear which Dave would have loved.
David was born February 25, 1961, in Minneapolis, MN to Dave and Nancy (Ewert) Moline. He and his older sister Andi spent their early years in Richfield but spent most of their childhood growing up in Burnsville, MN.
David happened to be at D&K Trailer in Savage one day, where he ran into some guys from Prior Lake. That started a connection and spread deep friendships that lasted the rest of Dave’s life. Although he didn’t attend Prior Lake High School, Dave hung out with so many friends that people thought he went there. It’s rumored Dave even participated in unleashing a greased pig down the halls of the high school. If you knew him, you could hear his deep laugh at the retelling of that story.
Dave met the love his life, Lori Wangerin, at Hooligans one night, where she invited him to a 4th of July party at her parent’s house on Spring Lake. After the party got started, Lori looked out and noticed the outline of a cowboy carrying a cooler walking along the shore of the lake – full jeans, boots, and western pearl snap button up on a hot July night. Dave knew she lived on the lake but not exactly where, so Dave just started walking until he found her. That kind of devotion earned him her love and on April 19, 1986, they were married at Fish Lake Immanuel Lutheran. They settled in Prior Lake and began their family with Tim who came in 1991 and then Tyler in 1993. Dave was so proud of his boys and loved them so much. The family has remained in Prior Lake and Credit River Township, where their roots go deep and in 1993, Dave started what is now Prior Lake Auto Collision, where he has been open for 28 years and served 20,000+ customers.
Throughout his life, Dave had a love of many things from hockey, when he was a boy to his continued love of local and national car racing, 4-wheeling in Wisconsin and South Dakota, snowmobiling in the Wyoming mountains, spending time with friends and just driving around on a weekend and appreciating the beauty God bestowed on us. Dave also had a great love of all kinds of music, but his favorite was what his friends and family dubbed “wooden records” of old-time country and western. Dave had deep faith in Jesus and shared that belief with friends and strangers and was at one time a Church Elder.
A man with many names… David, Dave, Hubby, Dad, Baby Boy, Boss Man, Ewert, Moline, Combine, Big Uff, Uffdee and Brother-in-Outlaw to name a few. But the one everyone can agree on that was most important is Friend. He was kind and never had a harsh word to say about anyone. Dave would give you the shirt off his back. He always made sure the people he loved were cared for in whatever way Dave could help them. He made us laugh with his “Dave-isms.” Rubbing the button off his shirts, poking everyone in the ribs from behind (which didn’t make us all laugh), folding his dollar bills into a square, “one more and we’ll go”, never wanting to leave somewhere once he got there. The hardest thing about writing David’s story is that you just can’t quite capture him. Dave was unique, unforgettable, and as so many people told us he was just “a good man”.
Deeply missed and cherished always by those who love David are wife Lori; sons, Tim and Tyler; mother, Nancy; nephew, Brandon; niece, Sara (Jake); great-nephew and nieces, Jackson, Sofia and Sienna; brothers-in-law, Tom and Terry Wangerin and sister-in-“outlaw,” Kathie Wangerin; and so many other beloved relatives and devoted friends. He was greeted in heaven by his father, Dave; sister, Andrea (Andi), and parents-in-law, Bill and Carol Wangerin.
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Laurie Davis-Friedges
Dear Lori, Tim, and Tyler – thank you for sharing Dave with us throughout the years. Our memories will be the most wonderful and ever long.
We love you,
Laurie and Shory Friedges
Meg DeFor
Lori and boys,
So sorry for your loss. Dave will be missed by many. He was always smiling, friendly and love to have a good time.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. RIP Dave, until we meet again! ❤️
Joe and Julie Capaul
Lori and family, I am so sorry to hear about David’s passing! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Chris Berg
Lori, Tim, andTyler,
I am so sorry for your loss. Dave was such a great guy. Cherish your wonderful memories. He was blessed to have such a wonderful family. Please reach out if I can help.
Marie Marlier
Dear Lori, Tim and Tyler,
How much Dave was loved is beyond words. He will be deeply missed by all of your family and many and many and many of his friends. Every time I will be making my Italian sauce I will be thinking of Dave as one of my biggest fan. The last time I saw Dave he told his receptionist of the sauce—–that will be one of my many memories of a LOVED man. Blessings and Prayers. Marie Marlier
Jan Van Boxtel
Our prayers and thoughts are with you Lori, Tim and Tyler. Larry and I have known Dave for a number of years and considered him to be one of our best friends. I was so glad I was able to give Dave a big hug at the Snodiac Dinner last month, not knowing it would be my last.
Love to all of you,
Larry and Jan Van Boxtel
Dave Siehndel
Lori Tim Tyler our sympathy goes out to you with prayers! We have known Dave for many years from being neighbors, having Dave put out cars back together to chasing a wild storm in the middle of the night. R.I.P. David
Stacy and Gary Eng
Lori and family,
Our hearts are broken for you. Positive thoughts and prayers to you all. Dave will be remembered for so many wonderful things from the races to the beer bashes he’d only fill his cup one more time. Oh the partying that must be going on in heaven for sure.
Warren Stockwell
Lori, Tim and Tyler,
I am very sorry for your loss, it’s a loss for everyone who ever met him and the world is a lonelier place.
I had the privilege of knowing Dave for the past 15 years and there wasn’t a single meeting that I didn’t walk away feeling better.
I count myself fortunate to have known him and thankful for the pleasure of his company.
God bless you in your time of need.
Warren
Randy Enger
‘s to All of the Moline Family. David is One of the Friendlist Smiling Man I I’ve ever known. So Sorry for your Loss ❤
Lu nickolay
My heart hurts right now ! Dave was the sweetest man I have ever met and the best neighbor anyone could ask for ! 45 and I love this family ! This has been a horrible year ! I pray Dave is at peace ! And I pray that Lori and the boys find their peace ! Love always lu nickolay and family !
Randy and Laura Pforr
Dear Lori , Tim, Tyler
We were so sorry to hear of your loss, Dave was one of the most genuine human beings I’ve ever met. He will always be remembered as one of the most kind, funny, and truly a gentle man. He will be missed dearly.
Tearfully Randy and Laura
Deb (Hafermann) Sagisser
Lori and boys, I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories sustain you during this difficult time.
Al and Mona Snell
Oh Lori and sons, so very sad to read this if Dave’s passing and now walking streets of gold with his Lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Carol Albachten Carlson
Lori and family, I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of Dave. I had the pleasure of working with him at Malkerson Motors in Shakopee before I left. He was an amazing man who always was so much fun and was always smiling. My thoughts and prayers and may god hold Dave close in his arms while he welcomes him home.
Bob Ewert
Dear Lori, Tim, Tyler and Nancy,
On behalf of the Ewert cousins we mourn the loss of David so much. From boyhood to manhood he was such a good-natured and good-hearted person. Tomorrow we will be thinking of the Thanksgiving “plays” that Andi, David, Jan, Mark and I forced our parents into watching. May great memories bring you strength in the coming days,
Love,
Jan and Bill
Bob
Mark and Chiquita
and families
Scott Rodewald
Lori, Tim, Tyler
Dave was a great person!!!! He will missed by many. I’m proud to have known Dave. I’m very sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts go out to you all.
Scott Rodewald
Chris Castor Blickhan
I never got to meet Dave, but I know that I would have liked him. It was wonderful to know him from pictures. I’m so sorry for your loss. Heaven has gained a “fun” angel. Hugs to you and the boys Lori.
Kristen Svendahl
Lori, Tim, and Tyler,
I am so very sorry for your loss. David was such a kind and gentle person. He will be missed.
Love,
Krissy
Barry Busacker
Lori, Tim, & Tyler.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barry Busacker & Family
Wayne Liebhard
Dave was a great guy, and a great friend—going all the way back to the softball days. Always patient and pleasant, and a great laugh! It was a pleasure and a privilege to have known him. Peace to you, Lori, and to the entire family .
Paula (Mueller) Hook
Lori, Tim &Tyler
I will be unable to attend Dave’s funeral and Thursday and wished to express my condolences at your loss. I know this has been a difficult year for your family and I will keep you in my prayers.
Paula
Denise L King
Lori, Tim and Tyler,
We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. Dave always gave us such great service whenever our cars needed body work. We extend our sympathy to you all and pray that you find comfort in the Lord.
Tom and Denise King
Joann Beuch
Lori and family
so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing, always so friendly and had a great smile.
my thoughts and prayers to you all
Cheryl Drummer
Lori, Tim and Tyler…
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and know that we are thinking of you!
Dave iwll always have special place in our hearts and he will be missed!
Love, Bob and Cheryl Drummer
Brandon Wendt
Dave is such a special man and has played a major role in my life, for which I am forever grateful.
I cherish the memories we made and will miss him dearly.
Condolences to the entire family.
Love, BW
Gail Dehmlow
Dear Lori, Tim and Tyler
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Dave, leaving a huge hole in our hearts.
He was the kindest, gentlest man, a blessing to all those around him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Randy, Gail & Chase
Susan Buttner
Lori, Tim, Tyler:
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. David always had a smile on his face and always willing to help anyone. I feel lucky to have called him my friend. Sorry we are unable to attend the services.
Jim and Sudsy
Jill H Boeser
It seems like a dream that Dave is gone. The last time we saw you both was at Hooligan’s. Dave waived across the room with his big smile. We will always remember him and his fun stories. Remember to take time for yourself to work through all the emotions. Continue to share all the stories. We love you and are here for you.
Gene Thompson
I will greatly miss “Former Elder Moline”. (We used to have fun calling each other Elder____ and Former Elder____.)
God’s Peace,
Gene Thompson
Dale Boltz
Lori, tim ,and Tyler
My prayers go out to all of you
Dave truly was a great man
and he will be missed by me and many others
he is at peace, and I hope to see him again
when the loard calls me home
Rob & Michelle Luers
Lori and family. We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved David. I wish we could have been there in person to give you a hug and tell you what a great human we all thought he was. Know that we’re keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and sending you our love
Christine Wingfield
Lori you must have lived a charmed life with Dave.
I knew him in high school where he was one of my best pals .Everyone says he was the sweetest man that would give you the shirt off his back. I can vouch for that too. I hate losing touch with him, but love the fact that he found you and had a wonderful life. He was and is an Angel
Love Chrisco