David John Stickney, age 66 of Eveleth died unexpectedly Tuesday, September 13, 2016. He was born September 16, 1949 in Virginia, the son of Paul Harold and Jean Miriam (Westby) Stickney. Dave grew up on Ely Lake, graduated from Eveleth High School, attended Bemidji State University, and married his High School sweetheart, Shelby Jean Omersa on August 26, 1972. They lived in Mankato for a brief period and returned home to purchase the Mesabi Sign Company in 1976. Shelby and Dave were inseparable; you would rarely see one without the other. They were very active in the area's business communities and whole-heartedly supported local causes, events, and charities. They loved people; world travel; sunny, warm destinations; sports cars; their Range friends; their Highland Woods Community friends in Bonita Springs; and most especially, their family. Dave was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Eveleth, the Eveleth Elks Lodge, the Virginia Rotary Club, the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce, and was an avid golfer.

Dave is survived by his mother: Jean Stickney of Virginia; sisters: Paulette (Gerald) Bundich of Rice Lake, WI, Barbara (Larry) Olson of Aurora, and Debbie Poderzay of Mt. Iron; brother: Keith (Tammi) Stickney of Zimmerman, MN; brothers-in-law: Louis Omersa, Gene Omersa, and Lance Omersa all of Eveleth; the "kids" Jasmine and Bailey; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father: Paul Stickney, and brother-in-law: Bill Poderzay.

A Memorial Service will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, September 24, 2016 in the Resurrection Catholic Church in Eveleth. Reverend Father Frank Perkovich will officiate. A Gathering time for family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at the Church. Private family inurnment will follow in the Eveleth Cemetery.

Honorary pallbearers will be: Jerod Ruotsalainen, Michael Vergin, Shawn Omersa, Brett Bundich, Paul Olson, Scott Olson, David Poderzay, and Corey Poderzay.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Eveleth Area Community Foundation Fund, or the Mesabi Humane Society.

Family services provided by Bauman-Cron, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia. To share condolences online, please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com .

Gathering Time for Family & Friends 10:00 a.m. - 12 Noon ,Saturday, September 24, 2016
Resurrection Catholic Church
301 Adams Avenue Eveleth, MN 55734
Memorial Mass 12 Noon ,Saturday, September 24, 2016
Resurrection Catholic Church
301 Adams Avenue Eveleth, MN 55734
Private Inurnment 1:15 p.m.
Eveleth Cemetery
851 Park Avenue Eveleth, MN 55734