Dave Belke

    David Bernard Belke was born Nov. 2, 1936, to Richard Belke and Ann Hoganhaus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He died March 25, 2018, at the age of 81, at Melissa Memorial Hospital in Holyoke.
    After Dave’s high school graduation, he went to four years of business school in Whitewater, Wisconsin. After receiving his degree, he was a banker, sold insurance and sold real estate.
    Dave married Patricia L. Belke; she passed away Feb. 6, 2016.
    Dave enjoyed horses and working on old cars and talking to people. Dave was always on the go, and he enjoyed doing things with his many friends. He loved the simple life.
    Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Ann; and his former wife, Patricia Lee Belke.
    Dave is survived by his sons, Dale and wife Janet of Barneveld, Wisconsin, and Steve and wife Karen of Crystal Lake, Illinois; grandchildren, Amanda of Barneveld, Elesha of Richmond, Virginia, Matt of Kenosa, Wisconsin, Bryan of Crystal Lake and Hannah of Crystal Lake.
    Dave didn’t want a funeral — only to be cremated.
    Baucke Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.