David Nemec

David J. Nemec, 77 of Boyne City, died peacefully, Sun. Jan. 3, 2016 at his son's home. He was born Feb. 7, 1938, in Traverse City, the son of Joseph and Lena (Boals) Nemec and proudly served in the US Air Force. David lived in northern Michigan all of his life, spending most of those years in Boyne City. He was an active member of Walloon Lake Community Church. David started his working career in Tool and Die at Lamina Bronze and finished it at Dura Automotive in Mancelona. He was passionate about riding motorcycles and loved to travel. He also enjoyed small engine repair. In 1974 he married Mary Lou Holcomb who survives. Also surviving is his son Martin (Marge) Nemec of Central Lake, stepdaughter Melissa (Larry) Dowell of Florida, brother Paul (Margaret) Nemec, sisters Liz and Judy, 8 grandchildren Nick (Jessica) Sutherland, Martin Nemec, Willson (Hannah) Nemec, Mikel Nemec, Lilly, Alaina, Damian Nemec, Jeffery Kelley, and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother Gary and his parents. Memorial services will be held Sat. Jan. 9, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Pleasant Valley Free Methodist Church, 3055 W. Old State Rd, East Jordan, with Pastor Brian Yost officiating. Feel free to bring a photo or favorite story to share. Memorial donations can be made to the Walloon Lake Building Fund or the Little Traverse Bay Humane Society. Please sign his online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.