David K. Gorsett

David K. Gorsett, 75 of McCook Lake, South Dakota, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at a local hospital. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Roger Madden will officiate. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences may be directed to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

David was born on December 3, 1944 in Sioux City, Iowa to Olin and Phyllis (Stafford) Gorsett. He graduated from Central High School in 1963. After high school, he went on to serve in the United States Navy as a boilerman from 1964-1967, during which time he served in Vietnam. After he returned to Sioux City, David married Peggy Watkins on June 28, 1969 in Sioux City. The couple was married for 51 years until his passing.

He worked at Prince Manufacturing Company for 34 years in their shipping department, until his retirement. In his free time, David was an avid golfer, and was a member of many leagues around the Sioux City area. He loved to travel to the Black Hills, and often enjoyed a round of golf during his trips. He was a selfless man, who would help others whenever they needed it, without question.

Left to cherish his memory include his wife, Peggy of McCook Lake, SD; daughter, Jodi Gorsett of Sioux City; son, Bradley Gorsett of McCook Lake, SD; two sisters: Sandra (Jim) Pallasch of Kenosha, WI; and Becky (Dennis) Niven of Scottsdale, AZ.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Richard Gorsett and Doug Gorsett; and four sisters: Bonnie Eyer; Wanda McGarr; Donna Wauhob; and Linda Gorsett.