I played football and wrestled with Dave. He was excellent in both sports. I believe he didn't start wrestling until his junior year. He wrestled one weight class up from me so we practiced a lot against each other. Being a farm boy, he was as strong as an ox. What he lacked in experience, he more than made up for in strength. He was one of the best in the conference at his 155 lb weight class. Dave was very personable and enjoyed a good laugh. I attended his funeral a year out of high school and was sadden that his life had been cut short.
Tom Kulig
I played football and wrestled with Dave. He was excellent in both sports. I believe he didn't start wrestling until his junior year. He wrestled one weight class up from me so we practiced a lot against each other. Being a farm boy, he was as strong as an ox. What he lacked in experience, he more than made up for in strength. He was one of the best in the conference at his 155 lb weight class. Dave was very personable and enjoyed a good laugh. I attended his funeral a year out of high school and was sadden that his life had been cut short.