Born July 6, 1964, to parents Mel and Rosanne (Seipp) Tone in beautiful Dubuque, Iowa.

He was the second of two sons, joining his older brother Tom (Cathy). David especially enjoyed the outdoors: dutch-oven cooking, deer hunting, camping, and riding his motorcycle in his youth and as an adult. He was an animal lover, dogs in particular and he always had one or more by his side. 

He met his soul mate, Maxine (Hayes) at the age of sixteen.  They remained loving sweethearts throughout the rest of his life.  David was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy at the tender age of sixteen during a sports physical for wrestling.  He and his wife Maxx had two children, Alexander and Kirsten. David was a stay-at-home husband and father and worked part-time as a delivery driver and later a taxi driver in Galena.  David believed volunteering was a lifestyle. He was a positive role model to many, many youth, as he shared his interests in the outdoors and religion as a Scout leader and Sunday School teacher. He deeply enjoyed teaching new skills or ideas and watching those under his tutelage grow. His hobbies included reading murder mysteries, home repair shows, wood working, and brewing his own beer as a member of the Dubuque Area Society of Brewers.

David was a loving son, husband, brother/brother-in-law, father/father-in-law, uncle, and grandfather.  He lived a life full of love for God.  He survived two heart transplants, one in 1983 and a second one in 2013.  He always looked toward the positive as he journeyed through his health challenges with both courage and strength.  He snared many with his dry wit that could be sarcastic or slap-stick, often catching them by surprise in his net.  He left this earth a legacy of hope through valor and quiet dignity in times of challenge and growth.

He is survived by his father, Mel Tone, his wife Maxine (Maxx), his children Alexander (Gina) and Kirsten (Darren Kelley) and his grand-daughter Reaghan and his brother Tom (Cathy) and was preceded in death by his mother, Rosanne and both sets of grandparents. 

A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the United Church of Christ in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the church. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services.  The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. John Whalen, the UIHC Heart Transplant teams, and the Jackson County Hospice team for their exemplary care.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.