David Joseph Bickmann

David Joseph Bickmann, 90, of Imlay Township, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025. He was born on January 2, 1935, in Center Line, Michigan, to John and Valeda (Vinette) Bickmann. David was a devout Roman Catholic and a devoted husband and father.He also proudly served in the U.S. Army, enlisting in March 1955. Later that year, on October 8, 1955, he married Margaret Stevens at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Richmond, Michigan, beginning a marriage that would last 62 years.

David was a skilled entrepreneur, owning Industrial Broom Service and working as a machine builder at Taurus Manufacturing Company. He was also passionate about music, playing in the polka band, Music Makers, with his brothers, John and Donald. The band performed for many years at various venues in Macomb County, sharing their love of polka music with the community.

David was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret, in 2017. He is survived by his children: Michael (Barbara) of Washington Township, Donna (Patrick) Schweiger of Casco Township, Daniel (Mary Kay) of Williamsburg, Michigan, David (Kendra) of Imlay Township, Linda (Daniel) Lazurka of Croswell, Maryann (Robert) Bullock of Capac, and Mark of Lapeer. David’s legacy also lives on through his 20 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is further survived by his sister-in-law, Kathleen Bickmann.

David was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Joanna Lazurka, siblings: sisters Theresa Stevens, Lorraine Deschamps, Leona Mays; and brothers John and Donald. He was also preceded by his brothers-in-law Charles, Richard, Frank, Robert, Donald, and James Stevens and sister-in-law Lois Baker.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m.on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, (68035 S. Main Street, Richmond, Michigan). Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

 In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorial donations or contributions be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society or family wishes.