David Frederick Licht

David Frederick Licht, 60, of Kissimmee, Florida passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital.  Dave was born August 10, 1963 in Pigeon, Michigan to Raymond and Elaine (Spomer) Licht.

He graduated from Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port High School in 1982. He attended Michigan State University where he received a degree in plant science. After graduation he accepted a job in Florida at a nursery in Clermont. Shortly after Dave met the love of his life, his partner Sherry Lavoie and they remained together for over thirty years until her death in March 2023.  Later Dave accepted a position at Dr. Jacks Pest Control and moved to Kissimmee. He loved his job and working with clients until he recently retired due to illness.

Dave and Sherry were animal lovers and during their years together owned and cared for a wide variety of animals ranging from horses, miniature horses, dogs and cats, and most recently Dave's constant companion was his dog Ruby.

Dave loved hunting and fishing and even though he was battling cancer he was able to make a trip back to Michigan in October to bow hunt and visit family and friends.  Dave was successful and so proud he was able to harvest two bucks while he was home in Pigeon.

Dave is survived by his brothers Alan (Peggy) Licht of Pigeon, Mike (Sally) Licht of Troy; several nieces and nephews; his partner Sherry's sons Adam (Robin) Hammond and Jeff Hammond and their families.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Elaine Licht, sister Brenda Licht, his partner Sherry Lavoie, and niece Kaylee Rae Licht.

Funeral services will be at 1:00pm Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the Champagne Funeral Chapel with Rev. Karen Bouverette officiating.  Burial will be in Cross Lutheran Cemetery in Pigeon.  Visitation will begin at 10:00am Saturday and continue until the time of the service.

Memorials may be made to Cross Lutheran Church.