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David Pickett '69 February 8, 2016 9:27 AM updated: February 8, 2016 9:30 AM
Published in The (Rochester MN) Post-Bulletin on Feb. 6, 2016
David Pickett
David Jesse Pickett, 75, of Rochester, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. He was born in 1941 in Mount Zion, Wis., to Merritt and Marie (Glessner) Pickett. Dave married the love of his life, Catherine Reichow, of Milwaukee, Wis. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin at Platteville and a master's degree in engineering from Texas A&M University. After 35 years of service, always striving for excellence, Dave retired from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) as District Traffic Engineer in Duluth.
Dave enjoyed a happy life traveling, fishing, hunting, visiting friends; he especially loved spending time with his immediate and extended family. He was known for joyfully sharing his knowledge about life, and caring for others. He spent many years helping their daughter during her struggles with cancer.
Dave is preceded in death by his parents; sister; niece; grand-nephews; and two beloved children, Todd Pickett and Eve Friedli.
He is survived by his wife Catherine; son Mike (Heather) Pickett; son-in-law Roger Friedli; and grandchildren, Zack Friedli, Sarah Friedli, Will Pickett and Holly Pickett.
His family would like to thank the staff of Seasons Hospice for their kindness and professionalism during his last days. Dave requested that his body be donated to Mayo Clinic for the advancement of science.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Good Shepherd Church, 559 20th St. SW, Rochester. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at a later date in Union Hill Cemetery, Mount Zion, Wis.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials be donated to your favorite outdoor youth program.
Online condolences are welcome at mackenfuneralhome.com.
Funeral Home
Macken Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1105 12th Street SouthEast Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 282-1075
David Pickett
David Jesse Pickett, 75, of Rochester, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. He was born in 1941 in Mount Zion, Wis., to Merritt and Marie (Glessner) Pickett. Dave married the love of his life, Catherine Reichow, of Milwaukee, Wis. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin at Platteville and a master's degree in engineering from Texas A&M University. After 35 years of service, always striving for excellence, Dave retired from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) as District Traffic Engineer in Duluth.
Dave enjoyed a happy life traveling, fishing, hunting, visiting friends; he especially loved spending time with his immediate and extended family. He was known for joyfully sharing his knowledge about life, and caring for others. He spent many years helping their daughter during her struggles with cancer.
Dave is preceded in death by his parents; sister; niece; grand-nephews; and two beloved children, Todd Pickett and Eve Friedli.
He is survived by his wife Catherine; son Mike (Heather) Pickett; son-in-law Roger Friedli; and grandchildren, Zack Friedli, Sarah Friedli, Will Pickett and Holly Pickett.
His family would like to thank the staff of Seasons Hospice for their kindness and professionalism during his last days. Dave requested that his body be donated to Mayo Clinic for the advancement of science.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Good Shepherd Church, 559 20th St. SW, Rochester. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at a later date in Union Hill Cemetery, Mount Zion, Wis.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials be donated to your favorite outdoor youth program.
Online condolences are welcome at mackenfuneralhome.com.
Funeral Home
Macken Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1105 12th Street SouthEast Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 282-1075
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