David N. Mousseau, 82, of Kinde, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on March 28, 2018 at his home under hospice care.

Dave was born on March 16, 1936 in Dwight Township to the late Nelson and Arla (Chapdelaine) Mousseau.

He married Nancy Mousseau on June 30, 1956 at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Kinde.   She preceded him in death on April 11, 1997.   He married Betty (Polega) Pawlowski on October 4, 2008 at St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Dave was a member of St. Edward the Confessor Church in Kinde where he served as a Eucharistic minister, usher and taught catechism.   He was on the Kinde Area Fire Department from 1957 – 2017, served as chief from 1973-1989.  Dave was an active member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1546; joining on April 4, 1966; he became a 1 ^st degree Knight on April 14, 1966, 2 ^nd degree and 3 ^rd degree Knight on October 23, 1966, and earned his 4 ^th Degree Bishop Babcock Assembly #487 on April 1, 1972 and served on the color corp.   Dave owned and operated Mousseau Oil Company and worked as a rural U.S. Mail carrier for the Kinde and Filion area for thirty-six years.   He also served on the Kinde Village Council, the Township Board of Review, and the Village Zoning Board and was involved with the Senior Citizens Club of Kinde.   After his retirement, he worked at Kinde Farmers Co-Op.

Dave was an avid sportsman.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, spending time with his family and grandchildren.  Dave also enjoyed trips and visiting the casino often.

Dave is survived by his wife, Betty Mousseau of Kinde; his children: Deborah (Dave) Siemen of Harbor Beach, Michael (Lori) Mousseau of Taylor, Renee Mousseau of Saginaw, Pamela Miller (fiancé Troy) of Grand Ledge, Samuel (Amy Lynn) Mousseau of Brown City, Timothy Pawlowski of Bad Axe, Karen (Eric) Roggenbuck of St. Clair, and Brian (Tricia) Pawlowski of Filion; twenty-three grandchildren: Nicholas (Lynnette), Ryan (Macy), Jason (Tama), Jesse, Jessica (Chris), Kristen, Melissa, Eric, Travis, Elizabeth, Shawn (Alivia), Riley, Hope, Sheridan, Kendall, Jason, Lara (Kent), Derek (Melanie) Kathryn (Chett), Cynthia (Hulen), Nicholas, Jeremy (Hannah), and Jennifer; fifteen great-grandchildren: Ania, Gracie, Andrzej, J.P., Ellison,  Elias, Addison, Lillian, Bryonna, Lexus, Alexis, Zakery, Caden, Jonathon, Adam and two great-grandbabies due in June.  He is also survived by his siblings, Jerome (Diane) Mousseau of Saginaw, Joseph (Theresa) Mousseau of Sterling, Larry (Cathy) Mousseau of Traverse City, Dan (Jennifer) Mousseau of Unionville, Georgina Blach of Florida and Suzanne (Tom) Stahl of Bad Axe; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Nicole Miller; his sisters: Elaine (Frank) Schultz, Loree (John) Rice, Jeanette DeLaqua, and Donna (George) Ruth; his brother, Maurice (Delores) Mousseau and his brother-in-law, Edward Blach.

Mass of Christian burial will take place on 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at St. Edward the Confessor Church in Kinde with Rev. Craig Carolan officiating.  Burial will take place at St. Edward cemetery.

Visitation will be at the MacAlpine Gage Chapel in Kinde on Monday, April 2, 2018 from 2 to 9 p.m.   The Kinde Fire Department will have a walk-thru at 5 p.m. followed by the Knights of Columbus will have a Rosary and Chalice service starting at 6:30 p.m.  Visitation will also be at the Gage Chapel on Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. with a procession to the church before the service.

Memorials may be offered to the Kinde Area Fire Department, the Knights of Columbus or to Compassus Hospice.

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