David Charles Gau Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David Charles Gau of Galesburg, Illinois, born in Dubuque, Iowa, who passed away on August 10, 2022, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of David Charles Gau to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Roy Gau and Helen M. Gau (Miller); and his sister Shirley Mason. He is survived by: his wife Jane Klemm; his children, Linda D. Morrissey (late Joe) of Galesburg, David Douglas Gau (Kelly) of Galesburg and Julie D. Knapp (Tom) of Galesburg; his grandchildren, Amanda J. Morrissey-Herrera (Hugo Herrera), Nicholas Morrissey (Sara), Alexandra Gau (Josh White), Lauren Gau (Andy Van Buskirk), Chelsea Minor (FJ) and Johnathan Knapp; his great grandchild William Van Buskirk; and his sisters-in-law, Vicki Ryan (Roger) and Kay Lapsey (Bill). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Retired Firefighters Association of Galesburg or OSF Hospice.
