David "Dave" Humbert

David A. “Dave” Humbert, age 79 of Freeport, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Inurnment will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls. Military honors will be by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich. Melrose Veterans Honor Guard will pray at 6 p.m. Monday evening.

David Authur Humbert was born October 6, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Wilfred “Sonny” and Viola (Roehrl) Humbert. He graduated from Melrose High School in 1964. In 1966, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served in Vietnam aboard the USS Enterprise. Following his military service, Dave worked alongside his father at Humbert Implement.

Dave was united in marriage to Cecilia Funk. They raised their four children in Freeport.

Dave was deeply involved in his community. He was a dedicated member of the Lions Club, where he served as Gambling Chairman and received the Melvin Jones Award, the Helen Keller Sight Award, and most recently, the Hearing Research Fellow recognition. He also served on the Freeport City Council and was an active member of the American Legion and VFW. Dave was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, fast-pitch softball, and playing cards. Above all, Dave cherished spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include his children, Eric (Rachelle) Humbert of Somers, NY, Karla (Shawn) Van Drehle of St. Michael, MN, Brenda (Eric) Kuehne of Little Falls, MN, and Ryan (Stacy) Humbert of Maple Grove, MN; grandchildren, Garrett and Rory Humbert, Megan and Owen Van Drehle, Joslyn & Paige Kuehne, and Hope Humbert; siblings, Rick (Lois) Humbert, Roger (Linda) Humbert, Jane Collymore, Cheryl (Jesse) LeClaire, Mark (Mary Jo) Humbert, and Terri Dame (Rob Van Tresse); and many loving relatives and friends.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Sonny and Viola Humbert; sister, Marilyn Loev, and brother-in-law, Walter Collymore.