In loving memory of

David E. LeMoine
September 22, 1960 - February 4, 2018

Age 57 of Farmington, formerly of International Falls. Loving Husband, Dad, Son, Brother, Dave passed away peacefully on February 4, 2018 with his wife and son by his side.

Dave was born in International Falls, Minnesota on September 22nd 1960. He was the sixth of eight LeMoine children, and was the "baby boy" of the family. Growing up in International Falls, he developed a love for all things outdoors, including fishing, hunting, and skipping class to drink beer and jump across ice floes on the frozen Rainy River. At the age of seventeen, he began dating his high-school sweetheart and love of his life, Susie Johnson (LeMoine). A scholar at heart, Dave had stints at Rainy River Community College, Minnesota State University - Mankato, and eventually St. Cloud State University, from which he graduated. He and Susie remained together throughout, and eventually moved to South Minneapolis where they had one son, Nate. Dave was an incredibly patient father, routinely re-tying and re-baiting Nate's hook on their many, many fishing trips and throwing ball after ball in the backyard to train for the upcoming baseball seasons.

An incredible conversationalist, Dave would be the first to tell you that people were naturally drawn to him, and he became friends quickly with everyone he met. He maintained an incredibly close group of friends, most of which were his childhood and adolescent friends from International Falls. The troublemaking that took place throughout their friendships grew wilder and more dramatic with each repeated story Dave told his son (and anyone else who would listen) in the years to come. Dave will be remembered most by his family and friends as a kind man who was unceasingly loving, incredibly funny, and irrepressibly likable to all those who had the pleasure of meeting him.

Dave grew up from the age of fifteen wanting a cabin in the woods of his own to escape to. With the help of his wife, son, brother-in-law, and many friends, this goal was accomplished in the form of a hunting shack in Effie, MN. A labor of love, together with his family, Dave built the empty plot of land into a modest and charming complex, complete with a sauna. He loved nothing more than escaping to Effie at every possible opportunity, where he could spend his time admiring his land, telling stories and jokes with his family, and drinking cheap light beer.

Preceded in death by father, Clifford LeMoine; and sister, Loretta (LeMoine) Skwarok. Dave is survived by wife, Susie; son, Nate; mother and stepfather, Darlene and Jerry Richards; four sisters, Brenda (Jon) Promersberger, Dexie (Jeff) Dunham, Barbara (Jeff) Smolinski, and Judy (Ron Rising) LeMoine; two brothers, Chuck (Sandy) LeMoine, and Doug (Cindy) LeMoine; brother-in-law, David Skwarok; five stepbrothers, Pat (Mindy), Mike (Linda), Scott (Karleen), Steve (Sue) Richards and Casey Richards; two stepsisters, Teresa (Kevin) Gilbert and Mary Richards; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Dave's Life will take place at 2PM on Friday, February 23rd with visitation beginning 12 noon until time of service at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, 555 Centennial Drive SW Forest Lake, MN 55025. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the Minnesota DNR Nongame Wildlife Program: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/nongame/donate/index.html

Tributes

THOR EINARSON wrote on Feb 22, 2018:

"I am deeply saddened by David's passing. He was a gentleman, a kind soul, a class act, and truly one of the "COOLEST" human beings I have every known. His absence will be felt by many. Prayers of peace and healing to all of David's family. With utmost sincerity, Thor Einarson"

Lorna Reyes wrote on Feb 16, 2018:

"I'm heartsick to hear of Dave's passing and will be thinking about his loved ones during this difficult time. I'll always cherish the memories I have of a very special man on earth and now an angel in Heaven. Susie and Nate, I'll be holding you close in my thoughts and prayers. Godspeed"

Lisa Conat wrote on Feb 11, 2018:

"Susie , I'm thinking of you in this difficult and sad time. Lisa (Kittelson) Conat"

James Meyers wrote on Feb 10, 2018:

"I had the great pleasure of meeting with and working with Dave at Miller Chevrolet in Rogers Minnesota! What a great guy! And his sense of humor, so fresh, so funny! He was a breath of fresh air all the time. I was saddened to hear of his passing. I know he will be greatly missed by all. I pray for peace for his family in their time of grief and loss. Sincerely, Jim Meyers, Maple Grove MN ?"

Barb (Lynch) Johnson wrote on Feb 9, 2018:

"Susie, our thoughts are with you and all the family. I have great memories of Dave back in high school. Hold on to all the good memories. Bill and Barb (Lynch) Johnson "

Kalena and Bob wrote on Feb 7, 2018:

" Susie, you and Nate are in our thoughts and prayers. "

Mike Riley wrote on Feb 7, 2018:

"Susie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mike Riley"

Susan Lagerquist wrote on Feb 7, 2018:

"Susie, I'm sad to hear of Dave's passing. You and Nate are in my prayers."

Jim & Mary Bigler wrote on Feb 6, 2018:

"The LeMoine Family holds a special place in our hearts and we send our sincere condolences to you all at this difficult time. Been many years, but can still remember Dave's quick wit and gorgeous smile! May he RIP and God's love help you heal. "