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David Wayne “Dave” Roquet

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David Wayne “Dave” Roquet Veteran

Birth
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Death
18 Mar 2023 (aged 70)
Winterset, Madison County, Iowa, USA
Burial
Van Meter Township, Dallas County, Iowa, USA Add to Map
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David Wayne "Dave" Roquet, 70, of Winterset (formerly of Tampa, FL) passed away at his home on March 18, 2023.
A celebration of life will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m., Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Dave was born on August 5, 1952 to Wayne and Norma (Knapp) Roquet in Cedar Rapids. He graduated from Hoover High School and worked as a construction framer. He owned and operated Dave Roquet Construction for many years. He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corp.

Dave loved to live life to the fullest. He was an avid deep sea fisherman and would take his boat miles off the coast of Florida in search of good fishing. He enjoyed his job in construction and building things from scratch. Dave spend countless hours playing Yahtzee and Farkle with his family. He also enjoyed going to Vegas to play blackjack and getting his room and meals comped.

Dave is survived by his children, 2 sisters and 6 grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Jeff Roquet.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a veteran's charity of your choice.
David Wayne "Dave" Roquet, 70, of Winterset (formerly of Tampa, FL) passed away at his home on March 18, 2023.
A celebration of life will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m., Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Dave was born on August 5, 1952 to Wayne and Norma (Knapp) Roquet in Cedar Rapids. He graduated from Hoover High School and worked as a construction framer. He owned and operated Dave Roquet Construction for many years. He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corp.

Dave loved to live life to the fullest. He was an avid deep sea fisherman and would take his boat miles off the coast of Florida in search of good fishing. He enjoyed his job in construction and building things from scratch. Dave spend countless hours playing Yahtzee and Farkle with his family. He also enjoyed going to Vegas to play blackjack and getting his room and meals comped.

Dave is survived by his children, 2 sisters and 6 grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Jeff Roquet.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a veteran's charity of your choice.


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  • Created by: InSearchOf Relative Sibling
  • Added: Mar 19, 2023
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/250905826/david_wayne-roquet: accessed ), memorial page for David Wayne “Dave” Roquet (5 Aug 1952–18 Mar 2023), Find a Grave Memorial ID 250905826, citing Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Van Meter Township, Dallas County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by InSearchOf (contributor 47282406).