David Michael Spearow passed away at his home on January 11, 2020. David was born in
Sturgis on May 13, 1946 to Wendell and Kathryn Spearow. He grew up surrounded by the love
of his 5 sisters. He graduated from Sturgis High School 1964, after which, he enlisted in the
United States Airforce, and proudly served four years in the Vietnam War. Dave received an
Associate’s degree at Glenn Oaks Community College. On December 7, 1968 he married
Susan Lynn Gerchow. Together they had a daughter, Michelle. He was a cabinet
maker/designer prior to moving to Bronson where he worked at BPP and Parham Products with
his partner-in-crime, Michael Hyska, and eventually retired from PMP. He enjoyed building
model airplanes and attending air shows. Dave was well known throughout the community as a
fun loving, generous-in-spirit man who loved spending time with friends on the lake. David was
an incredibly devoted father and grandfather. Grandpa Dave was known for planning fun family
excursions such as charter fishing on Lake Michigan, go carting, trips to the zoo, aquarium,
Cedar Point, and attending Spartan and Tigers games.
David is survived by his daughter, Michelle Reynolds; grandchildren, Sage, Solee, Jonah;
sisters, Bonnie Stoppenbach, Ruth Tillottson, Lois Turner, Mary Winklepleck; and many nieces
and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wendell and Kathryn; and sister, Betty
Caulkins.
A celebration of life will be held at the Knights of Columbus in Bronson, on Sunday, January 27
at 3pm where there will be much food, laughter, and tears. In lieu of flowers, the family asks the
donations be made to the Salvation Army.