Dave passed away peacefully in his sleep during the early morning hours of July 22, 2017. Dave was 63 years old and still worked a 40 hour week, even though he was looking forward to retirement.
David (as his Mother insisted on calling him) was born on December 14, 1953, in Terry, Montana, the first son of Christ and Berta Doffinger Lassle. His Mother and older brother, Helmut had emigrated from Germany in 1952 and she married Christ Lassle in March of 1953. Brothers Daniel and Duane, and sister, Deloris completed the family. Christ’s mother also lived with them in Fallon, which was a good thing because it took Mother, Grandmother, and big brother, Helmut to keep 3 little blonde headed boys in check. Being so close in age the 3 Lassle boys always had someone to play with and a little sister to tease all the time.
Church was a big part of family life and Dave was confirmed in the Evangelical Church in 1968. They went to church every Sunday and Wednesday. Mother also insisted that they attend Bible School at every church in Fallon each summer. This continued until they were teenagers and started working.
Dave worked around Fallon and for farmers in the Fallon area until he graduated from Terry High School in 1972 and went off to college in Bozeman and then Billings, MT. After college he went to work for Glendive Coke and became the “Coke Man”. He made a lot of great friends during this time and he loved Coke for the rest of his life. In 2006 he made a career change and went to work for Prairie County with the Road Department. He continued working there until he passed.
Dave loved to have fun, and being a cowboy was fun for him. He was very proud to carry the American and Montana flags in parades with his friend Dan Dukart. He was an avid reader and would trade books with whoever had one he wanted to read. His latest hobby was flying radio controlled airplanes and he was thrilled to get to go to Nevada each winter with Dale Galland to fly planes on the salt flats.
Dave is preceded in death by his Parents and Grandparents. Dave is survived by his brothers, Helmut (Nina), Daniel (Pam) and Duane, all of Terry, MT, sister, Deloris (David) Killion of Discovery Bay, CA, and many nephews and nieces. He is also survived by his pal Muggles, who was with him until the end.
Visitation for David Lassle will be on Sunday, July 30, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry, MT. Services will be on Monday, July 31, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Evangelical Church in Fallon, Montana with Rev. Nefzger officiating. Interment will be in the Fallon Community Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials can be made to the Fallon Fire Department to P.O. Box 42 or the Fallon Park at P.O. Box 81, Fallon, MT 59326
The family would like to thank the Fallon community for taking care of Dave and checking up on him when he didn’t show up for coffee.
The Sunset has called you home, Dave. Keep Flying!
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday July 30, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday July 31, 2017
Fallon Evangelical Church
Fallon, Montana 59326
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday July 30, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday July 31, 2017
Fallon Evangelical Church
Fallon, Montana 59326
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Kelly, Dulcy and Family says
Dave’s Family –
We are so saddened at the loss of Dave. He was a wonderful friend. We have so many fun memories of wonderful times spent with him. He was such a special soul, had such a wonderful sense of humor and a heart-warming laugh. You will be missed dearly, our dear friend. Our thoughts and many prayers go out to Dave’s family during this very difficult time of tremendous loss.
Cindy Lund says
Rest in Peace, Dave. We had some great times together and we will miss him immensely. There is a special place in our hearts. Sympathies to the family and friends who love him. Cindy & Charlie
Gunner Benavente says
Before I joined the model plane club, and because there were so many ‘Dave’s’, he had been dubbed ‘Cowboy’, somewhere along the line. I enjoyed knowing and flying R/C planes with ‘Cowboy’ . He will be greatly missed by me and all the others at the Terry Flying Field. His passing was a great shock to all of us. Gunner Benavente
Troy and JoDee Hess says
Dave helped us out on the farm alot and I enjoyed working with him at the PCRD. To Dave’s family- Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers
Cheryl Whitney says
Dave and Joe had become good friends and flying buddies with their RCAs. Our daughter has his dog Muggles until a home is found for him. He will be sorely missed in this community. Rest in peace, Dave!
Barry and Del linda says
To Dave’s family, truly sorry for the loss of your brother, he was a good friend and always willing to help. He will be deeply missed.
Del, Betsy, Del, and Jessica Siegle says
We were sad to hear about Dave. Our thoughts are with you.
Jim & Marj Anderson says
Though we haven’t seen Dave much in the last few years we thoroughly enjoyed his friendship during the years we lived in Terry. Working with him in community plays was great fun. He will be missed by many. Our thoughts are with his family.
Tom & Berny Buckingham says
Dan, Duane, Delores, & Families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have fond memories of Dave not only in high school but in college. There were some late night card games at Wade & Sandy’s! Also, Dave was part of the hunting crew when Tom got his one and only elk. In fact, this winter we shared a picture with him from this hunting trip.
Cherish the memories.
Nancy Foley Young says
To the family of David Lassie. My family sends their deepest sympathy to you. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you. Isaiah 25:8.
Steve Colter says
I only knew Dave through flying, but he was a gentle and helpful soul who saved my plane more than once! He will be missed by us all, but we were so blessed to know him.
Kathy Brown says
Dave and the Lassle family have always held a special place in my heart. He will be deeply missed. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Valerie Hinkel says
Dave was just a truly good guy & a friend to everyone! So sad to lose him at such a young age. Condolences to his family & many good friends. R.I.P. friend…
Dave & Val Hinkel
Candy Tusler says
We will miss Dave’s friendly face and gentle soul. So sorry for your loss.
Sincere sympathy,
Kurt and Candy (Lassle) Tusler
Diana and Fernando says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Kevin and Toni Kalfell says
Our deepest sympathy to all of Dave’s family. Dave was an amazing guy with the greatest personality. Had connections with him during both his time at Coke and Prairie County. Never a complainer and a darn hard worker. Prairie County benefited from Dave’s presence. RIP Dave. We’re sure glad we were fortunate enough to have known you!
Ron Haidle says
So many stories and a legacy to the Lassle name. I worked with Dave a few years on Lynn Haidle’s farm. He taught me German phrases, how to power shift without a clutch, and that his Mercury Cougar was faster than the Champ airplane I flew when racing on Fallon Flat. What a fun guy!
Robert fatzinger says
Robert fatzinger worked with Dave for 21/2 years at the coke plant. Alot of people went through the plant but not Dave. He was a good friend. We would go hunting on the flats for praire chickens. Great fun. You will be missed.
Jaimie Goff says
Duane, I am so sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. My sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you peace and strength during this very difficult time.
The Goff Family
Wilma Kuntz says
Our sincere condolences to the Lassle family.
Our families were quite close as we were growing up in Fallon. We made many visits to each.others homes and always had a good time. We are extended family and the history of our parents and grandparents goes back decades. As grown adults we lost track of one another because of distances we traveled and settled . I will always consider you extended family. May God comfort and bless you during this difficult time.
Ken and Wilma Koppenstein Kuntz
Janice Kaul says
my sincere sympathy to Daves family. He was a great guy.
Lane Holte says
I worked with Dave at Coca-Cola for 9 years during high school and college – enjoyed every single minute thanks in large part to his fun loving personality. Looked forward to seeing him each visit back to Montana. Thank you for all you taught me – will miss you forever my friend!
Mark says
Condolences from the Doffinger family (Patricia, Kurt, Deborah and Mark)
Terri Winhofer LeSueur says
We were shocked to hear of Dave’s passing. Kerwin and I both worked with him at Coca-Cola. What a great guy and friend. I know he leaves behind many friends as once you met him you were never a stranger. Rest in peace Dave.
Evie Larson says
My condolences to Dave’s family and friends. He will be missed by many. Fallon will not be the same without him.
Dave Reynolds says
Went to college with Dave bowled with him and worked with him at Coca-Cola Bottling Great guy Great friend God is filling heaven with good souls He will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to met him Rest in Peace Dave