Mr. David Michael Voss

David Michael Voss, 81, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at home with his family by his side. He was born October 9, 1940, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Andrew Peter and Mildred Theresa Voss. David grew up in Milwaukee attending St. Leo's Catholic School and graduating from Marquette High School. He then went on to attend and graduate from Marquette University in 1961 with a B.A. in History and a Minor in Philosophy. In 1965, David received a Master's in American History from Marquette University. He also worked toward a Doctorate in American History at Indiana University, completing all requirements for the degree, but then a fulltime job offer in Florida interrupted the completion of the dissertation. David and his wife Susan moved to Florida in 1969, with their two daughters, Rosemarie and Theresa, to begin a new life in warm, sunny Florida and a long career as a professor and administrator at Florida A&M University. A third daughter, Christina, would be born a year later in September 1970. While at Florida A&M, David held many positions throughout his 35 year career: 1969-1989, Assistant Professor of History; 1982-1985, Assistant to the Dean of General Studies; 1985-1987, Assistant Dean of General Studies; 1987-1997, Associate Dean of General Studies; 1987-2004, President's Representative for Contract Representative; 1997-2001, Academic Administrator, International Programs and Summer Sessions; and 2001-2004, Assistant to the Provost. David retired in 2004, yet was asked to return in 2007 for the position of Acting Director of Labor Relations for a couple of years. David served in the Air Force Reserves from 1961 until he was honorably discharged in 1967. He was called up to active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis. David was a Master Gardner who loved growing vegetables from seed and planting them in his 20x40 backyard garden. His children and grandchildren loved exploring this garden and enjoying the many veggies he grew over the years. The love of gardening was shared by his wife, Susan, of 59 years. As they spent time traveling throughout the United States, they always enjoyed the botanical gardens in the area they were visiting. David was an avid sports fan. Even though he lived in Florida for over 50 years, he continued to support his beloved teams from Wisconsin: The Green Bay Packers, The Milwaukee Brewers, The Milwaukee Bucks and The Marquette Warriors. David was a member of Blessed Sacrament and St. Thomas More Catholic churches while living in Florida. David is preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Mildred Voss. He is survived by his wife, Susan; daughters, Rosemarie Terbrueggen (Tony), Theresa Helms (Greg) and Tina Karszen (Mike); six grandchildren, Megan, Mandy, Sammie (James), Heather (Ron), Luci and David. Visitation is from 5:30 until 7:00 PM, Friday, August 19, 2022, at Abbey Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More. Private interment will take place at Tallahassee Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either Big Bend Hospice or to a charity of your choosing in David’s memory. Online condolences may be expressed at www.abbeyfh.com.

Mr. David Michael Voss

October 9, 1940 - August 14, 2022