David Thomas Gill, 54, of Traverse City died Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.

Born on Monday, September 4, 1961 in Youngstown, OH, Dave was one of four children born to Harry and Dorothy (Johnson) Gill. He graduated from Conneaut High School and continued his education at Kent State University. He then enrolled at the Great Lakes Maritime Academy in Traverse City and earned a bachelor's degree in Marine Management.

Dave married the former Judy Zsako on Saturday, September 1, 1984 in Cleveland, Ohio and they were blessed with two children, Megan and Alex.

Dave owned and operated Rentals Unlimited on South Division. He was active in local politics, served as the legislative liaison for the American Rental Association of Michigan and was a voracious reader. Dave's warm and sincere soul always stood ready to help those in need. He had a one-liner and a Peanuts cartoon for nearly every situation.

He is survived by his wife, Judy; daughter Megan of Lansing, son Alex of Traverse City; his parents, Harry and Dorothy Gill of Houston, TX ; sister, Janet (Robert) Rogers of Houston, TX; brothers Roger (Connie) Gill and Gary (Trudy) Gill, all of Griffen, GA and numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends.

The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 12 noon Wednesday, Nov. 11 at Christ the King Catholic Church, (3801 Shore Road) Acme with Father Ray Cotter presiding. Burial will be in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Dave's favorite charity, Third Level Crisis Center c/o Child and Family Services, 3785 Veterans Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684 or online at www.thirdlevel.org/donate