David "Dave" R. VanDreumel

David Russell VanDreumel “Dave” passed away in his sleep peacefully on January 9, 2024. He was 86 years old. He was born July 3, 1937, in Wyoming, Michigan, where he was raised. He joined the United States Coast Guard in 1956, shortly after graduating from Wyoming Park High school in 1955. He married Sharon Lee Taylor, of Wyoming, Michigan, on September 13,1958. They had two children: Brian and Treasure. Dave served his country in Vietnam and retired after 20 years of service, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Commander. The VanDreumel family lived all over the Great Lakes, plus a four-year stint in Washington D.C. during his career. After retiring from the Coast Guard, Dave worked for the Schulz Enterprises (McDonald’s) in upper management for 16 years. After retirement, Dave and Sharon were snowbirds, living in Port Huron, Michigan, during the summer and fall and Fort Myers Beach, Florida, for the winter and spring. Dave and Sharon remained in close contact with many of the couples they met throughout their Coast Guard years and while snow-birding. He loved outdoor activities. Some of his favorite memories were from the annual hiking and canoeing trip he took with his buddies for 20+ years. He enjoyed cooking, especially prime rib, baby back ribs, and various soups. He loved bowling and participated in several local leagues. He loved to watch all sports and was an avid fan of the Detroit Tigers, Lions and Red Wings. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adrian and Virginia (Westgate) VanDreumel and brother-in-law, Jerry O’Neil. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Sharon, his son, Brian (Ashley) VanDreumel, daughter, Treasure VanDreumel, five grandchildren, Fallon McKey, Dr. Christopher VanDreumel, Amanda McKey, Stephanie (Reed) Sturgeon, Cailah McKey, two great-grandsons Ezra McKey and River Banayan, two sisters Nancy O’Neil and Karen “Susie” (Dan) Reagan, one brother, Tom (Jackie) VanDreumel, and numerous nieces and nephews. He also loved electronics, gadgets, computers, Corvettes, old westerns, rhubarb pie, forensic crime shows, Klondike bars, Sharon’s goulash and Ashley’s gumbo. He will be remembered for his personal integrity, strong leadership, storytelling and his funny jokes. A Celebration of Life will be held in Port Huron, Michigan, later this spring. His son Brian can be contacted at bvandreumel@cox.net for upcoming arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to his favorite charity, the Wounded Warrior Project. Feel free to add pictures or stories of favorite memories in his LifeTribute album located on the Jowett Funeral Home website, www.jowettfuneralhome.com Special thanks to both Dr. Thammineni and the staff at the McLaren Macomb Hospital and the staff at MediLodge of Richmond. Very special thanks to Tomlinson Assisted Living and their incredible caregivers Samantha, Viviana, Autumn, Maria, Viera, Josilyne and Cheryl. These tireless angels will be remembered forever, as well as his wonderful hospice nurse, Jamie, and his caring social worker, John from Residential Hospice. This team at Tomlinson made his last months more comfortable and showed the utmost dignity and respect. Arrangements in care of Jowett Funeral Home - Port Huron

David "Dave" R. VanDreumel

July 3, 1937 - January 9, 2024