Andy Friedt Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Dave spent his summers up at his cabin in UP Michigan, and his winters on the wrestling mat. He has impacted uncountable lives on his journey here on earth, and without a miracle he'll be a great referee in the next place. He had a pretty bad aneurysm a couple days ago, and his Facebook friends have been getting updates from his family. Just wanted to provide a little info here, and maybe get a few extra prayers for him and his family. Andy Friedt (Dave coached me from age 5-18, and will always be a friend) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlevito Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Just received word that Dave Schirack passed away this morning at 10:50. Dave was one of the biggest parts of my life growing up. The countless hours he spent taking me all over the state of Indiana and beyond to wrestle and officiate will be memories and stories I will cherish forever. Dave was the true meaning of what the ISWA is suppose to be for youth wrestling in Indiana. You will be greatly missed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grecoref Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I am very sorry to hear this. Dave was a fixture at the local and state ISWA events always lending a hand whether it be officiating, working a table, helping with weigh ins or mentoring a young official. Dave always, always, always had the best interest of the kids and the sport in mind. I will miss him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 It will be strange going to a local tournament or state and not seeing his smiling face. As Brandon said he is what wrestling and the ISWA is about. He will be missed by many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerwrestler Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Very caring mentor to a lot of Indiana wrestlers. He will be missed. RIP, Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironbear Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Can you tell me where he wrestled in College. It seems I know him. I am sorry for you loss and the wrestling worlds loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Friedt Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 I don't think Dave went to college, but he was a successful carpenter. Her is his obituary and funeral arrangements. http://www.haggardandsefton.com/book-of-memories/1696490/Schirack-David/obituary.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruins2013 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Even though I didnt know Dave on an extremely personal level i met and spoke with him on several occasions. He always took the time to talk about his cool adventures in wrestling and made sure every child was special . the couple times he spoke to my boys it made them feel great and excited to wrestle. He will be missed a huge loss for indiana wrestling and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awood2 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Dave was the perfect example of why I love wrestling. He was a good friend to me for many years when I refereed wrestling. He is one of many old friends I look forward to seeing once a year at the state finals. He will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penn04 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Dave was always good to the Penn Wrestling Club. Our parents and kids always looked forward to seeing him at tournaments. Thoughts and prayers to everyone he impacted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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