David Verbrigghe

Resided in Rock, MI
Died March 7, 2022

David L. Verbrigghe, age 61, of St. Nicholas, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba.

David was born July 24, 1960, in Escanaba, the son of Jerome and Judy (Vandenbusche) Verbrigghe. David grew up and graduated from Mid Peninsula High School in the class of 1978. David grew up on a dairy farm and then later went to work for U.P. Concrete Pipe Company in September of 1999. He also worked on his Uncle’s potato farm in addition to the pipe company. He was an extremely hard worker.

David was united in marriage to the former Linda Brunette on January 16, 1982, and together they shared many years of wonderful memories. David was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. He also enjoyed mowing the lawn, cutting firewood, and keeping busy helping others and being on the farm. Mister St. Nicholas and Beef were just a few of the nicknames David earned in his life. He was a true character.

David put others above himself and would lend a hand to help anybody in need, no matter the circumstances. He especially enjoyed being with his grandkids and his family. David was a great husband, father, and friend. He will truly be missed by so many.

David is survived his wife Linda, children Justin (Danielle) Verbrigghe and Leesa (Victor) LaCosse, grandchildren Colton and Aleeya LaCosse, siblings Duane (Stephanie) Verbrigghe and their children Paige and Morgan, and Amy (Ron) Koski and their children RJ and Cody, his parents Jerome and Judy Verbrigghe, sisters-in-law Laurie Brunette and her children Kaleen and Kristi, and Cindi (Chris) Bushore and their children Alex, Ally, and Christian “Bubba”, mother-in-law Jane Brunette, as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

David is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents George and Ruby Vandenbusche, paternal grandparents Rene and Felecie Verbrigghe, nephew Trevor Koski, great niece Gracelyn Mae, father-in-law Melvin “Sonny” Brunette, several aunts and uncles, as well as his beloved dogs Macy and Sophie.

Family will receive friends on Monday, March 14, 2022 from 11 AM to 2 PM at Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian Burial will follow visitation at 3 PM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Perkins with Rev. Fr. William Ssozi officiating. A luncheon will follow mass in the parish hall.

10 Tributes for “David Verbrigghe”

    So saddened to hear about Dave.
    He was an old classmate of mine.
    We bumped into each other a few years ago, and we could not stop talking.
    I would stop by the farm to B.S. with him at least once a year..
    Going to miss you guy.

    Sorry for your loss prayers. He will be miss he was a great guy and cousin by marriage and hope everyone in the family my condolences.

    Dave
    Where do I start I’ve know you pretty much my whole life.All the great memories we have Linda you and me.We made life fun and adventures.Needless to say.And I know you are shining down at Linda and your babies.You will be Dearly missed by so many.Fly high Dave.RIP

    Dave was one of the hardest workers I’ve known and worked with for years! He will be talked about for many more decades I’m sure! He always offered help even if he was the only one.

    Deepest sympathies and prayers to the Verbrigghe Family. Dave was one of a kind.
    He will be truly be missed by everyone who knew him. May God comfort you during this
    Very difficult time. Rest in Peace Dave.

    We called him “Brigghe” growing up. Always working and when he wasn’t, he was having fun. He never did anything half speed. He was a friend you could count on. He comes from an extraordinary family which explains why he was such a good man. Class of ’78 will miss you.

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