David Wayne Gaetz was born to John and Mary Gaetz on May 26, 1967 and was called home on his 51 ^st birthday, May 26, 2018 after a courageous battle with ongoing health issues.

David was known for his kind heart and abundant sense of humor. He grew up in Amery and returned to his home town after an honorable discharge from the Army where he fought bravely for his country in the Gulf War. While stationed overseas, David married Chomphoonuch Srithongkul Gaetz and one daughter, Kayleigh Lynn, was born. Kayleigh remained the apple of his eye until his last breath.

David was preceded in death by his father, John (Jack) Gaetz, step-mother, Emma Gaetz, maternal grandparents Isadore and Gertrude Rothstein, and paternal grandparents Benedict and Clara Gaetz and several maternal aunts and uncles.

Left to mourn are his daughter, Kayleigh Lynn Gaetz ; mother, Mary Jane Gaetz of Amery, WI; sisters – Jackie (Ray) Mork and sons Mike, Steven and Ricky; Joyce (Mark) Biller and sons Lee and Tim; Jeanette (Steve) Helling and children Derek and Rachel; brother, Ben (Shelly) Gaetz and children Scott, Lisa, Katherine, Morgan, Chandra and Ryan, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and great nieces and nephews.

David will be laid to rest with military honors at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner after a private family memorial service.