Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Cusack, David Louis Sr. March 3, 2023
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Ionia Shopper's Guide-Saturday March 11, 2023

                                CUSACK

David Louis Cusack, Sr., a lifelong resident of Ionia,Michigan, answered his 
last call on March 3, 2023 at the age of 77 with the loving comfort of his 
daughter Mary Catherine at his side. Born on March 27, 1945, David was a devoted 
husband, father, grandfather, and community member who spent his life in 
services to others.He now joins his wife, MaryClaire, his father Gerald, and his 
mother Hazel in Heaven.
 
Davis's life of service began as an alter boy at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church 
in Ionia, which he attended faithfully his entire life. He went on to achieve 
the rank of Eagle Scot, a testament to is dedication, leadership and commitment 
to excellence.

Early in is career at the Chrysler Trim Plant in Lyons, David was asked to 
preside over UAWLocal 1269 representing his fellow workers through difficult 
economic times. He was active with the Jaycees of Ionia in the 1970s 
volunteering on countless community service projects. Somehow in addition to all 
of this, while working full time and helping to raise his four children, David 
found time to attend Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, eventually earning a BS in 
Business Administration.He leveraged this education when he purchased Muir 
Hardware, maintaining a successful business vital to the community for over 20 
years.

But perhaps Davids most significant contributions to his community came through 
his 32 years of service as a volunteer firefighter and first responder/EMT for 
the Muir and Lyons-Muir Fire Department and Emergency services Coordinator for 
Ionia County. Through countless hours of training and service, David exemplified 
the quiet competence that defined his life. He was always there when his 
community needed him, without fanfare or expectation of recognition. He was a 
man of few words  made a lasting impact on everyone he met.

With little time for leisure, the activities that David chose for his 
"vacations" were invariably ambitious physical challenges. He relished outdoor 
activities including climbing mountains, volcanoes, and glaciers, paddling lakes 
and rivers, and backpacking for days in the remote wilderness. After work for 
relaxation he engaged in a grueling training regiment to achieve national and 
international recognitions as a champion competitor in the Scott Firefighters 
Combat Challenge.

Retiring to Arizona David continued to seek ways to serve his community, 
volunteering for the National Park Service in the  Superstition Mountains and 
Tonto National Forest and serving as an auxiliary officer for the Apache 
Junction public Safety Department. While the other snowbirds were lounging 
around swimming pools, he was more likely to be found at the station parking 
lot, hand washing a squad car, or out clearing chollas on a hot desert trail, a 
shining example of hard work and dedication to family and community to the very 
end of his days.

David is survived by his children, David (Stacy) Cusack Jr., Mary Catherine 
Cusack, Charles Cusack, and Jon (Jamie) Cusack, as well as his grandchildren 
Claire Demorest, Tallon Cusack, and Blake Cusack.He is also survived by his 
brothers Robert (Beverly) Cusack, Edward (Beverly) Cusack, sisters Julia 
(Harold) Hull, Dolores Thomas, and Diane Fox.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on March 16 at Lake Funeral Home in 
Ionia, and a Mass will be held at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church on March 18 at 
12:00 PM following by a reception int he cafeteria. The family will receive 
visitors fro 11:00-12:00 on Saturday at the Church.In lieu of flowers donations 
may be made to SS.Peter & Paul Church or the Parkinson's Foundation in honor of 
his legacy fo lifelong service. David will be deeply missed by all who knew him, 
but his example of quiet competence will continue to inspire and guide us.Online 
condolences may be made at wwwlakefuneralhomes.com

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