David D. Lamke

David Dennis Lamke, age 49, of Harbor Beach, passed away suddenly on September 19, 2025 in a tragic accident. Born on June 2, 1976 to Dennis Lamke and Sherry Glaza, Dave grew up in Parisville, MI with his five sisters. He attended Ubly Community Schools, graduating in 1995. After school he traveled, working with car show tours across the country before starting his career in road construction as an operator. Most recently he was employed with Bischer Farms using his expertise and knowledge to do just about any job that needed to be done. Dave married the love of his life, Renee Guza (Kramer) on December 7, 2024. Dave’s life aspiration was to have a family of his own, and with their marriage, he was blessed with five beautiful step-daughters that he adored. Together, they were building a beautiful life full of shared passions; such as cheering on their daughters at their sporting events, playing darts or cornhole or rooting for their favorite football teams. Dave loved the outdoors. He spent countless happy hours hunting and fishing. He had a very competitive nature and loved to play in cornhole tournaments with his partner Kevin. Most of his free time in the summer months was spent “throwing bags” and he had the awards to show for it. He also enjoyed playing darts, pool and collecting coins. He was just waiting for the day that he would find that rare error on a coin that was worth something big. He had a passion that couldn’t be rivaled, especially when it came to watching a Michigan or Lions football game or talking politics. Dave had a heart of gold and a smile that could light up even the darkest room and make you feel like everything was going to be okay. He loved to joke and have fun but also had a tender side that he showed in the quietest, most genuine ways – in a comforting hug, a thoughtful gesture, or simply just being there when you needed him most. Whether you knew Dave for a lifetime or a moment, he had a way of making you feel like family. His friendships ran deep and true – those he loved, he loved with his whole heart. Friends became like family and they will forever carry his memory in their hearts. Dave is survived by his wife Renee Lamke of Harbor Beach, bonus daughters: Lindsay Guza, Carly Guza, Allie Guza, Bailey Guza, Rylee Guza, his mother, Sherry Lamke, his father Dennis Lamke, his siblings: April (Roger) Mausolf, Robin Glaza, Renee Burkhard and special friend Robert, Rochelle (Michael) Bushey, Jessica (Trevor) Geiger, his mother and father-in-law: Janet and Marvin Kramer, his brothers and sisters-in-law: Tammy (Skatch) Peruski, Paul (Amy) Kramer, Deborah (Daniel) Keeler, Rebecca (Matthew) Holdwick, Joseph (Shawn) Kramer, his best friends Mark Klee and Theresa Cummings, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Dave will be Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 11 am at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Cremation will follow. Visitation for Dave will be Tuesday, from 2-8pm at the funeral home, and on Wednesday, beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com

David D. Lamke

June 2, 1976 - September 19, 2025