David Karl Currie, age 56, of Hessel, Michigan, died at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan, on August 27, 2022. He was born in St. Ignace, Michigan, to Robert Carl and Dorothy Mae (Huffman) Currie.
David grew up in Hessel. During his youth, he worked at the local cemetery and doing other yard jobs in the area. He graduated from Cedarville High School in 1985 and joined the U.S. Army, where served from 1985 until 1988. He was stationed in Panama for 10 months. When he returned, he began working for BreezeSwept Docks in Cedarville, Michigan. Due to an illness, he was forced to retired in 2012, but he kept himself busy with projects.
David was a member of the American Legion #3 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
David loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, playing baseball, picking morel mushrooms, and boating.
David is survived by his mother, Dorothy Mae Currie; daughter, Julie (Alan) Bedell of Sault Ste. Marie; son, Karl (Sabrina) Graham of Pickford, Michigan; grandchildren, Freddy Bedell, Louie Bedell, Azel Bedell, David Bedell, Crystal Bedell, Amber Bedell, Kyler Graham, Lyla Graham, and Mia Graham; sister, Melinda Santigo of Sault Ste. Marie; brothers, Joe Currie of Rudyard, Michigan, and Gregg (Candy) Currie of Hessel; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
David was preceded in death by his father, Robert Carl Currie; and brothers, Gerald Currie and Robert Currie.
There will be a graveside service on September 10, 2022 at 2:00 PM, at Fenlon Cemetery, W. Chard Road, Clark Township, Michigan.
Galer Funeral Homes & Cremation in Pickford, Michigan, is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.galerfuneralhomes.com.
