David R. Gaebelein

David R. Gaebelein, 80, passed away on February 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Preceded in death by wife Dorothy J. Cooper Gaebelein, sister Claudia (Edward) Wolf, and parents Robert and Alice Gaebelein.

Survived by his children, Heather (Bryan) Moser, Patrick (Chaymae) Gaebelein, Timothy (Heather) Gaebelein, and stepdaughters Kelly (Wes) Reynolds, Betsey (Ben) Chapman, Jill (Doug) Laukonis; grandchildren, Sahra and Jimmy Brueggeman, Madison Moser, Gustas Gaebelein, Evan, Emily and Erik Laukonis, Cheyanne (Nitin) Gupta, Hayley, Evan, Braeden, Emma, and Lina Gaebelein; great-grandchildren, Landon, Lucas, Anthony and Jaxson Brueggeman; siblings, Suzanne (Harold) Reichert, Paul (Dorothy) Gaebelein, Nancy (Richard) Suchy; Niece Jenny Reichert and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Dave enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, telling stories with his great sense of humor, thrifting for a vintage find, and spending time sitting by the water with his wife Dorothy (Dottie). David was definitely an acquired taste. You never had to guess what he was thinking or how he felt about you because he would tell you whether you wanted to hear it or not. David will be missed by all who knew him because those who did know he had a big heart and cared deeply for his family and friends.

A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 11 A.M., at the Bellevue Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association.