David, Ernest G. age 87, of Coon Rapids, formerly of Minnetonka, passed away peacfully surrounded by family Wednesday, Aug. 27th at the Benedictine Health Center of Innsbruck in New Brighton. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary David; 2 sons, Robert and Richard in infancy; and grandson, Jason. Survived by wife of 64 years, Helen; children, Dennis (Nancy), Leonard (Barb), Beverly (Lance) Mitchell, Kathleen (Tom) Ricci, Gerry (Doug) Ulleberg, Brad (Karin); 15 grandchildren; 9 great-grand-children; many other relatives and friends. He was a volunteer Fireman on the Minnetonka Fire Dept from 1959 to 1980 and enjoyed camping, polka dancing and playing his concertina. Mass of Christian Burial to be held Saturday, Sept. 6, 10 AM at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson St., Anoka, with visitation one hour prior. Washburn-McReavy.com Coon Rapids Chapel 763-767-1000