Covering Funeral Costs for David Dawe

The friends of David Dawe aka Tangler or The Can Man are raising funds to cover his funeral expenses.

Dave Dawe, 73, A.K.A. Tangler or the Can Man. of Iron Mountain and Kingsford, MI. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Kingsford.

Dave was born in Iron Mountain, MI, on November 14, 1951, son of the late Charles and Joyce (Israelson) Dawe. Dave was a student of Northern Michigan University, Dave (A.K.A. "Tangler") loved the outdoors, especially riding his bike and collecting cans. A lifelong resident of the area, he was known around town as the original "Can Man", collecting cans for the last 35-40 years. He was quite knowledgeable about sports and enjoyed sketching and visiting with his many friends in town, including Denise Martin and her 3 children, Heather, Danny and Seth. He especially loved when his college buddies from Dakota House would come to get him and bring him to Marquette to golf and reunite with his best friends.

Along with his mother and father, Dave is preceded in death by a sister, Sue Dawe.

A visitation for David Dawe will be held Friday, February 28,2025 from 10:00am until 11:00am at First Presbyterian Church in Kingsford. A memorial service will follow at 11:00am at the Church

Condolences to the family of David Dawe may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com

The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.