Beloved husband of Julie Godat (nee Ripper); loving father of Melissa Godat, David Godat and the late Kurtis Godat; dear son-in-law of the late Joseph and Joan Ripper. Our dearest relative and friend to many.
Dave was born in St.Louis Missouri, grew up in Fenton and graduated from Eureka High School.
He met his wife Julie in January of 1988 and were married June 1,1991. He had three children, Melissa, David, and Kurtis and raised his family in Fenton. They resided in Fenton until the passing of his late son Kurtis in 2016. He and his wife moved to Union, Missouri where they resided until his passing.
Dave enjoyed visiting his property where he loved to hunt, fish, float the river and ride his side by side. He was skilled at many trades including; electric, plumbing, HVAC, automotive, landscaping, arbory, and gardening. He was a Jack of all trades.
We are comforted to know he is reunited with his son Kurtis. He will be missed dearly by his wife, children, and friends.
Memorial visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd. 63123 on Saturday, March 11 from 11:00 am. until Memorial Service time at 1:00 pm. Interment will be held in private.
My heart goes out to you all in this time of healing.
My heart goes out to you all in this time of healing.
My sincerest condolences to you and your family during yet another very difficult time. Sending prayers for peace, love and courage.
My sincerest condolences to you and your family during yet another very difficult time. Sending prayers for peace, love and courage.
I’m so sorry to hear about your dad we were cousins and Dave was always a happy go lucky guy I’m sure he will be missed by everyone praying for you and your family
Wanda Godat Dunn
I’m so sorry to hear about your dad we were cousins and Dave was always a happy go lucky guy I’m sure he will be missed by everyone praying for you and your family
Wanda Godat Dunn
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts go out to each of you in this tough time.
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts go out to each of you in this tough time.
I’m so sad to see this. Prayers to you all and to all of the Godat family. David was our neighbor behind us in Dover Mill addition. I recently spoke with him at my dad’s funeral. My heart goes out to you all.
I’m so sad to see this. Prayers to you all and to all of the Godat family. David was our neighbor behind us in Dover Mill addition. I recently spoke with him at my dad’s funeral. My heart goes out to you all.
So sorry to hear this! Condolences to you and your family
So sorry to hear this! Condolences to you and your family
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew him from school. I remember him having a great smile. My prayers go out for his family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew him from school. I remember him having a great smile. My prayers go out for his family.
So sorry to hear about his passing. My prayers go out to his family
So sorry to hear about his passing. My prayers go out to his family
So very sorry to hear of Dave passing we went through junior high and some of high school together and rode the school bus was a fun loving person and I’m sure he was a wonderful father and husband praying for you all to find some comfort in the time that is going to have to pass
So very sorry to hear of Dave passing we went through junior high and some of high school together and rode the school bus was a fun loving person and I’m sure he was a wonderful father and husband praying for you all to find some comfort in the time that is going to have to pass
Very sorry for your loss. We went to school together.
Very sorry for your loss. We went to school together.
My deepest sympathy to your family. I remember Dave from school. He and I shared many fb messages when Kurt is passed. My heart goes out to you all.
My deepest sympathy to your family. I remember Dave from school. He and I shared many fb messages when Kurt is passed. My heart goes out to you all.
My heart goes out to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
My heart goes out to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Prayers for you all. May you have some peace during this time.
Prayers for you all. May you have some peace during this time.
Was a neighbor and went to school with him for many years. My condolences go out to his family. We fished, hunted and spent time on his property. Great memories he will be missed by many
Was a neighbor and went to school with him for many years. My condolences go out to his family. We fished, hunted and spent time on his property. Great memories he will be missed by many