Dave Fish, age 74, of Amery, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 20, 2017, with his wife, pastors and family members at his side. Dave was born January 15, 1943, in Cloquet, MN. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at age 18, and he served in Vietnam during the war. After returning home from Vietnam, he married Renee, with whom he raised two step-children and one daughter. Following his divorce, he met Kathy, and the two were married on October 16, 1983.

Dave enjoyed a variety of occupations over his lifetime, including chef, maintenance engineer, salesman, bus driver, and transportation supervisor, a position he held until his retirement in 2005. After his retirement, Dave and Kathy spent a year doing missionary work in Peru, returning home to settle in Amery in 2006. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, woodworking, gardening, raising chickens, and spoiling his beloved dogs.

Dave loved the Lord. He credited his faith to his Grandma Fish's ceaseless prayers for his salvation and to his continuous study of God's word. His commitment to his faith and to his church were readily apparent through his work with the East Lincoln Alliance Missions Committee and their Benevolent Fund, through his leadership of a small group at his church, and through his volunteer efforts for the local food shelf. He saw it as his duty to make everyone in his church community, both long-time members and newcomers, feel welcome and appreciated.

Dave is survived by his wife, Kathy, his brothers, Daniel and Dayle, his step-children, Bradley, David, and Tina, and his grandson, Joshua. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Doug, his daughter, Wendy, and his step-daughter, Brenda.

A memorial service to celebrate Dave's life will be held at East Lincoln Alliance Church, 735 70th Avenue Co. Rd J, Amery, WI on Friday, November 24, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow at the East Lincoln Cemetery.