David Meter's Obituary
Racine - Mr. David Van Meter, 57, returned to his Lord on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - All Saints.
David was born in Racine to the late Cecil Van Meter and the late Bernice Toutant on February 2, 1952 and had lived his entire life in Racine. He was employed for many years at Kappus Bakery and was a great basketball player who never hogged the ball.
David is survived by his brother, Richard (Marcia) Matavka; sister, Doris Heikila; niece, Melissa (John II) Goines; nephew, Jasson (Sara) Matavka; great-niece, Elizabeth Matavka; three great nephews, John III, Christian, and Evan Goines; special friend, Felix and Capone; other relatives and friends. David was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Matavka and a sister, Diane Koetting.
A graveside service for Mr. Van Meter will be held at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Holy Cross Cemetery - Highway 32 to 5600 Holy Cross Rd.
The family would like to thank the staff at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - All Saints ICU and Home Health Hospice for their kind and compassionate care of David.
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