David Aldrich
April 29, 1949 ~ August 27, 2016
David Earl Aldrich, 67, of Marion died on Saturday, August 27, 2016, at home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Mount Vernon, by Rev. Sean Hansen. Burial: Oakland Cemetery, Manchester.
Dave was born on April 29, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Earl and Marie (Connolly) Aldrich. He graduated from Maquoketa Valley High School in 1967, and married his high school sweetheart, Linda Glanz, on December 10, 1967. Dave started his career at Bradco in 1968, and remained loyal to the company for 48 years through many ownership changes. His career with Paladin Attachments took him on travels around the world and he developed many strong friendships with those he met along the way.
Dave enjoyed spending his winters in Florida, traveling with his wife, Linda, watching his grandkids play sports, and eating ice cream. Dave especially enjoyed the outdoors and found great joy in sharing his love of hunting with his son and as time progressed with his sons-in-law and grandsons.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Linda; son, Randy (Wendy) Aldrich; daughter, Jill (Tim) Wegmann; daughter, Kristin (Stephen) Ossenkop; grandchildren, Jacob and Owen Aldrich; Zach and Spencer Wegmann, and Noelle and Jack Ossenkop; sister, Karen (Richard) Cole; brother, Delbert (Diane) Aldrich; a niece and five nephews.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to The University of Iowa Cancer Center, Dr. Furqan, Mary Ellen Marchik, Dr. Allen, Iowa City Hospice, and Griswold Home Health Care for exceptional care through Dave's courageous battle and support through his final days.
Memorials may be directed to Iowa City Hospice.
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Dave will be missed by many, near and far. Such a great guy. He dedicated his whole career (48 Years) to Paladin, formally BRADCO. His sales kept over 200 people employed. Great Salesman, Husband, Dad, Brother and Grandpa! Rest in peace Dave.
I am so sorry to hear of David’s passing My prayers and sympathy to all the family on your great loss.
Chari Moulton Burdick
I am so sad to hear of Dave’s passing. I worked with Dave at Paladin for over 7 years and he had a passion for his work and was the “face” of Bradco! He knew the products backwards, forwards, and sideways! I talked to him on many occasions at sales meetings and dealer trainings and the main thing we talked about was family. He was adored and respected by many and he will be missed. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family.
We at Paladin are sorry to hear this. Dave was key in the overall growth and world wide sales of our products. He especially enjoyed selling Trenchers to all customers and often told us that was his favorite product to sell. Many refer to Dave as ” Mr. Bradco” and was respected throughout the world for his overall product knowledge. Dave will be missed by all of us and always in our thoughts. He was passionate about not only his job- but his family, children and grand children. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. Echoing Nancy- our deepest sympathy to all family and close friends.
Shawn Britt- Plant Manager Paladin- Delhi
Dave will be missed by many, not only in the USA, but also the many other countries where he presented training for Paladin Attachments. His example of pride in his family and his work will last for a very long time.
Wendell Moss, Senior Global Accounts Manager
Paladin Attachments
The entire industry lost a wonderful man when Dave left. Customers and competitors alike respected his passion, knowledge and drive to always do the right thing for his customers. It was so evident at trade shows as countless times customers would come to our booth asking specifically for Dave. And Dave was always the first one on the booth and last to leave.
He trained so many of our dealers and salespeople and they all remembered him.
Dave we all miss you.
Jerry
Dave was one of the finest men I have ever had the pleasure to work with. His hard work coupled with his great sense of humor always inspired me and all. I was lucky enough to be able to be his friend! He will be greatly missed by all. God bless him and keep him. God bless his family and friends in their grief. May it be short and replaced with the wonderful memories Dave left as a gift to all.
Dave my friend, you will be missed. Your sense of humor, your knowledge and compassion for the business and the people in it were second to none. The many lives you touched and helped over the years are countless. We’ve all lost a friend and mentor. Thank you Dave.
Dave was one of a kind! He was a great co-worker and what a sales/marketing man.
To Dave’s family, you have my Sympathy. A great loss for sure. Prayers for you and yours.
Mary Kay
To Dave’s family you have my sympathy. A great loss. Prayer and thoughts are with you. Ken & Joyce Edmonds
Linda and family, Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you during this difficult time. Dave has joined a beautiful family in heaven!
To Linda and family……so sorry to hear of Daves passing. Working with Dave was truly an honor. He was the heartbeat of our company. He was a good friend and will be missed by all. Jeff and Karm Williams
Dear Linda & Family.
You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers , knowing that God will guide you thru this terrible time in you life. Dave was one of the most pleasant men we ever knew. He always had a smile on his face. We certainly enjoyed when you both would become our neighbors for the winter. We will miss the chit chat and Sunday morning breakfast.
God Bless
Joanne & Bob
Linda and family-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We really enjoyed the short time we had with Dave. He was a very special man.
To Linda & Family,
Jerry and I were very shocked and saddened to learn of Dave’s passing. We were not aware that he had been ill until Jerry saw it in the press last week. I’ve been thinking about all the memories of our junior high and high school years. Life goes by too quickly. Our sincere thoughts are with you.