David Allen Dawson

February 23, 1943 - December 10, 2020

David Allen Dawson, 77, of Essexville, our loving, hard-working, and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at McLaren Bay Region. David, was born as Dieter Harold Hartmut Kuklinski, on February 23, 1943 in Eiterfeld, Germany, the son of the late Gustav Kuklinski and Helene (Moskat) Renn. In 1952, David immigrated to America and as an adult worked in car sales. David loved to work with his hands and was always building or fixing something. He took pride in his yard, making sure the landscaping was done, and enjoyed gardening. David has an adventurous spirit and loved the outdoors; boating, motorcycling, flying, and traveling all over. Above all, David absolutely adored his family, time spent with his wife, children, and grandchildren were his happy place. He will be missed dearly and remembered for generations to come. David leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 28 years, Judy Dawson; children, Leslie Wright, Kelly (Roger) Degnan, Debbie (Jim) Voltz, Don (Kristin) Haynes, and Tammy (Pat) Fowler; grandchildren, Randy, Kaylee, Madeline, Noah, Megan, Chloe, Emily, and Emma; siblings, Gunther (Ann) Kuklinsky, Walter Renn (Cindi Harris), and Ruth (Reinhard) Zabel; special niece, Gert Lowery, along with many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to his parents, David was welcomed home to heaven by his sisters, Edeltraud Cranford and Gertrude Bailey. David’s family will be present to receive visitors on Monday, December 14, 2020 from 10:00 AM until the time of his 11:00 AM Memorial Ceremony at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Frankenlust, 6100 Westside Saginaw Rd., Bay City. Pastor Dennis Matyas will preside. The memorial ceremony will be live-streamed for friends and family who are unable to attend: Facebook: www.facebook.com/stpaulfrankenlustbaycity and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ2jVzWy-k2bdNw11n8ijcA In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Gift of Life or the St. Paul Building Center. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 821 N. Pine Rd., between Ridge & Center. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.