David Michael Markey was born December 25, 1968, in Alpena, Michigan, to Alfred and Mary Lou (Lince) Markey. He was baptized and attended school at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He attended Alpena High School and after his education began working heavy construction. He married Pam Broers on September 22, 1993, in Alpena, and together had two sons. They later divorced. David lived in various communities in Michigan until moving to Northfield in 2003. He had been working as a heavy equipment operator and was a member of Local #49.

David enjoyed NASCAR, fishing and snowmobiling. He loved life and always looked ahead. He was a great father and very proud of his sons.

Survivors include his sons: Raymond of Millington, Michigan, Codie of Northfield; his mother, Mary Lou Markey of Ceylon; his fiancé, Dawn Spoo of Northfield; 4 sisters: Tami and husband Jason Hansel of Ceylon, Philly and husband Cleaver Fleming of Windom, Jean Anderson of Alpena, Lisa Markey of Alpena; 3 brothers: Joe and wife Chrissy of Oscoda, Michigan, John of McBain, Michigan, Tom of Ceylon; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father.

David passed away in a snowmobile accident on Thursday morning, February 18, 2010, in rural Northfield, at the age of 41.

A service of remembrance will be held at 11AM Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home in Northfield. Interment will be 11AM Friday, February 26, 2010, in Holy Cross Cemetery, Alpena. Visitation will be 4-7PM Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Wednesday one hour prior to the funeral.

Arrangements are with the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home.