David Richard Kinnear
Monday, July 8, 1957
Date of Death:
Monday, March 5, 2018
Age:
60 years old
Visitation/Memorial Gathering
Date: Sunday March 11, 2018
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Monday, July 8, 1957
Date of Death:
Monday, March 5, 2018
Age:
60 years old
Monday, July 8, 1957
Date of Death:
Monday, March 5, 2018
Age:
60 years old
David Richard Kinnear
David Richard Kinnear, 60 of Wanamingo passed away peacefully at his home on March 5, 2018.
Dave was born on July 8, 1957 in Rochester to William and Grace (Schwartz) Kinnear. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1976. Shortly after graduation he moved to Wyoming to work in the oil fields with his brother Robert. Dave moved back to Rochester in the early 1980’s and began working at Dooley’s Pub in Southeast Rochester, which later became McMurphy’s/Aquarius, which he managed. He was the head of security and the lead bouncer for many years. Later, after moving to Wanamingo, he worked for Treasure Island Casino in security and maintenance along with property management in Wanamingo. Dave was an outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and watching movies. He was known by many as “Big Dave” at McMurphy’s.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, a brother, and a niece.
He is survived by his three children, Carrie Ahles, Nicholas Kinnear, Autumn Kinnear; two grandchildren, Manuel and Brynlee Ahles; his twin sister, Debra (Ricardo) Gutierrez; his brother-in-law, Terry Theel; two nephews, Joe and Jordan; and four nieces, Destiny, Dakotah, Cheyanne and Christina.
A memorial gathering for Dave will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2018 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Condolences
The family of David Richard Kinnear has received the following condolences.
Very sad to hear of Dave’s passing! My heart goes out to all of you! I have many good memories of our hunting and fishing trips! and just hanging out together!
Dear Dave,
Thanks for being the best Uncle and Godfather a girl could ask for. Thanks for taking me on endless adventures. I will never forget all the boat rides and the fishing we did. Ill never forget all the things we did. I’ll never forget all the sleepovers your daughter, Autumn and I had. Thanks for not getting mad at us when we would make really big messes. Thanks for always having my back and my parents back. Thanks for all the laughs, hugs and kind encouraging words. I wish I could call you “Fat Head” one more time and hear you call me it back. I’ll never forget your warm heart and your caring soul. You were an amazing Person, Brother, Father, Husband/Boyfriend, Uncle, and Friend. You will be missed my many. You were gone way too soon. I love you and thanks for everything!! See you one day, XOXO.
Thoughts and prayers to his friends and family during this time.
Respectfully
Daniel Green
“Let me ask you a question . . .” is a phrase Dave said before asking you about something he thought you would be able to answer. Sometimes it might be a question about a video game, a type of beer, a menu item, or whatever else was on his mind.
So let me ask you a question: What is your fondest memory of Dave?
For many reasons my fondest memory is just being in a car with him:
deer hunting . . .
road tripping . . .
coming up very quickly on a stop sign . . .
teaching me how to drive a manual transmission . . .
picking up a pizza . . .
trapped in a three-hour errand that was supposed to take only 30 minutes . . .
steering with his knees . . .
and these past few years, talking with him on the phone on his way home from work.
Being with Dave was a stream-of-consciousness journey interspersed with jokes, stories, observations about life, nodding asleep, inattention to the road, and always the inevitable question.
I will miss our journeys. Godspeed, Brother!
To my twin brother, growing up as a twin was the best, always having your best friend everywhere you went. Being a twin we shared everything. Being a twin was and always will be one of the greatest joy’s of my life, today part of me died, but part of him lives in me, I just hope that I make the part of him in me proud. The only regret I have is that we didn’t get to grow old together. My twin brother was awesome, and priceless he had a heart of gold he would help anyone. Having a twin is priceless, today not only did I loose my twin brother, I lost my best friend…Twins forever! I will always miss and love you forever Dave. Love Deb
Our deepest sympathy to Dave’s family. Dave was one of a kind, such a nice man...our prayers are with his family.
RIP Dave
Bob and Pat Murphy
One of many memories I remember was we were putting up the AQ bar pods (lighting) Dave sitting on a 5 gal bucket, two ropes in hand, me running the winch, Dave's smile, he always had a smile, ALL THE TIME, no matter how long the hours, he was always smiling, he was there for all of the construction, then the painting of the inside of the AQ, all flat black, Dave was a painted man!
Dave, I will miss you. You were one of a kind, and one that would be there to do what you could for whoever needed help.
Love ya buddy. Jay
Autumn, I want you to know what a great dad you had! He didn't want to leave you. He loved you his "bug"with all his heart. David was kind, loyal and always willing to help others . Mankind lost a great one. The world will never be the same . Nick, I hope you grow up to be at least half the man your dad was. Knowing that you will makes me feel proud and hopeful. I am so sorry for both of you . You lost a big part of your life . Know he is still with you .
So sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.