David Theodore DuPage's Obituary
DuPage, David Theodore of Vandercook Lake, passed away peacefully at home on August 29, 2021 at the age of 75. David was born to Theodore and Laura DuPage in Hamtramck, Michigan on January 14, 1946. David was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 41 years, Karen Marie; his grandson, Cullen; and his great-granddaughter, Amanda. David is survived by his children, Larry (Sue) Rodgers, John (Pam) Kujawa, Paula Marie Kujawa, and Jim (Marilyn) Kujawa. He leaves behind grandchildren, Jennifer (Bill) Fulmerhouser, Janelle (Dean) Hoopes, Jordan Kujawa, and Kyle Kujawa along with great-grandchildren, Nathaniel Martin, Cody Breslin, Shon Breslin, and Dennis Slawinski Jr. David is also survived by his sisters, Diane (Tom) Patterson and Donna (Bill) Howard; brother-in-law, Jim McGuire, and many nieces and nephews.
David graduated from Croswell-Lexington High School in 1963. He earned a bachelor of science from Eastern Michigan University in 1978, where he was a member of Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology. He earned a master of science from Michigan State University in 1988.
David worked at the Chrysler Proving Grounds for 11 years before spending 18 years in private social work practice with his wife Karen.
David loved to vacation with Karen, taking many skiing trips to Colorado. They frequently visited Lake Michigan in their motor home. He also enjoyed tinkering with anything mechanical, watching old movies, and cuddling with his dog Joey.
David served in the army during the Vietnam War, where he received the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
The family would like to thank Michael and Tonie Kukulka for their kindness and support over the past 10 years.
Cremation has taken place, with interment in the future at Silver Lake Cemetery in Wolverine, Michigan. Memorial donations may be given to David's Promise, Compassionate Ministries of Jackson County or to the American Legion, of which David was a long time supporter.
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