In Memory of

David

Albert

Santa

Obituary for David Albert Santa

David Albert Santa, age 74 of Manistee, MI died Wednesday afternoon September 28, 2022, at home surrounded by family.

He was born on August 25, 1948, in Midland, Michigan the son of the late Albert & Ruth (Tier) Santa. He was a graduate of Holland High School. David married Marlene Ward on June 25, 1971, at the Onekama Church of the Brethren.

David had been employed at Century Boat Company in Manistee for 12 years and spent 5 years clearing power lines for Townsend Tree Service. He enjoyed fishing, visiting zoos, and especially spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife; Marlene Santa of Manistee, daughters; Joan Santa of Manistee, Vicky (Jason) Klein of Nebraska, & Christine (Larry) Dietz of Bear Lake, grandchildren; Matthew & Hunter Shoup & William Sullivan all of Manistee, Josh Santa, Paul (Rachael) Hayes, & Matthew Trevor Dietz all of Bear Lake, & Amber Sullivan of Nebraska, great grandchildren; Braelynn Markovic of Nebraska and Addison & Mason Hayes of Bear Lake, his longtime friend; Tim Shoup of Manistee, sisters-in-law; Martha Cale of Bear Lake & Kathy Ward of Brethren, and brother-in-law; Leon (Noreen) Ward also of Brethren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother; Tom Santa, grandson; David Lee Santa, & in-laws; Alfred & Avis Ward, & brothers-in-law; Larry “Duke” Ward & Leonard Ward.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday June 24, 2023 from 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Onekama Village Park.

Please share a memory with the family at www.oakgrovefh.com. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Manistee.