David "Dave" Michael Kaili, Jr.
September 09, 2017
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David “Dave” Michael Kaili, Jr., 83, of Des Moines, passed on to the sandy white beaches of heaven on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Taylor House. Dave was born on July 10, 1934 in Des Moines to David and Helen (Howard) Kaili.
Dave attended St. Anthony’s grade school and graduated in 1952 from Lincoln High School. In high school, he met his future bride Beverly Bird. They were married for 63 years, spending 60 of those years in the same house on the southside of Des Moines, where they raised four children.
He coached Little All American Football for 22 years and is still referred to fondly as “Coach Kaili” to this day. Dave trained Golden Glove Boxers; was a founder of the Railsplitter Ambassador Club at ALHS; and he was inducted into Ft. Des Moines Little League Hall of Fame.
Dave worked at General Motors for 17 years and then went to M&M Supply, American Diesel and retired in 1998 with years of employment with Midwest Wheel Companies. He was a member of the Iowa Motor Truck Association.
His first priority was his family. Dave was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He would sit through extreme weather to watch his kids and grandkids play sports.
Those left to honor his memory are his loving wife, Beverly; three sons, Dave (Linda) Kaili, Rick (Nancy) Kaili, Kevin (Robin) Kaili; daughter, Karen Kaili ; grandchildren, David K. Kaili, Kelli (Jay) Edmond, Nicole Kaili, Douglas Goodwin, Kristopher (Nicole Thomson) Kaili, Jennifer Kaili and Dallas Downey; great-grandchildren, Joey and Sydni Stovall, Natalie and Nicholas Durbala, Jesse Kaili-Ferris and Korri Lynne Kaili; sister, Lauana Sturgeon; and many nieces, nephews, beloved friends and family at heart, Dwayne Downey, Doug and Cole Summy, Kayt Brown.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister; and daughter in-law, Sue Kaili.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the nurses and staff of the Transitional Care Unit at Lutheran Hospital and the entire staff at Taylor House.
Visitation will be held 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Taylor House or to the Angels for Sam Organization in memory of Dave.
On-line condolences may be expressed at
www>HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Bill and Angie Eggers
09/18/2017
Just heard about the loss of Dave. What an awesome guy he was and he will live on in all of his kids. It will be sad to not see him at all of our south side events!! He truly loved and supported us all in the community.
Linda Holt
09/14/2017
Rick and Nancy, my deepest sympathy to you and your family in the passing of your father. I know he will never be forgotten and I hope those memories will help to ease the pain of his passing. My prayers are with you.
Marilyn Corbin
09/13/2017
To Dave, Rick and their families, you have my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your father. I know you are sad, but remember the good times and happy memories with your Dad, and he will live on in your hearts forever. Take care and God Bless.
Nancy Cutaia
09/13/2017
My heartfelt condolences to the Kaili Family. For years, you opened your hearts, home and holiday plans when I couldn't get back to see my family. I first met Dave when Karen 'made' me go next door and ask her dad for a rake to pick up confetti off her carpet that someone threw during a New Years Eve party the night before. Her dad just looked at me and said, 'who ARE you' and laughed. Over the years, he was there when Karen and I decided we were NOT mowing the lawn ANYMORE after we ran over snakes in the backyard. He was there when I needed the headlight and license plate replaced on my car. He was in the hospital waiting room after a car accident to make sure we were ok. He was even there when Karen and I thought the house was being broken into; although he didn't catch the culprits even after running around the entire city block in his BARE feet! And, he will be there whenever memories are shared even years from now. God Bless you Kaili Family and may these memories somehow bring you comfort.
wendy huss
09/13/2017
Rick and Dave I'm sorry about the loss of your dad. He will be missed dearly by all your family and friends. I met your dad one time and he was pretty cool. Hold those memories tight. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. wendy huss
Frank Soda
09/13/2017
To the Family,
So sorry to hear about your father. Everything I have ever heard about him has been the best. I will remember you all in my prayers. God bless.
Frank Soda
Tonya (Ferrari) O'Donnell
09/13/2017
So sorry for your loss. He was a great man! Heaven's gain is our loss!
Joe McChurch
09/13/2017
My condolences to the family. I knew and respected Dave for many years from his time at M&M Supply thru Midwest Wheel. He was always a stand-up guy.
Andrea Wyckoff
09/13/2017
Kevin, Karen & Family~I am so sorry for your loss. Your father was quite an accomplished man! My prayers are with your family.
Janet Myers Anthofer & Virginia Myers Cole
09/12/2017
Beverly, we are sending our condolences, and our heartfelt prayers to you and your family at this difficult time.
Mike potts
09/12/2017
Dave (coach) thru little all American football helped many of us middle school boys get ready for high school ball. My prayers with the family
Jerry & Sandy Anderson
09/12/2017
Dave was one of the finest people I have ever known. He was a very family oriented individual and I know Bev and all the children will greatly miss him. Dave had a great attitude toward life and would always lift the spirits of those around him. We played a lot of golf together through the 80s and 90s. He was a good golfer and I could never manage to beat him. He always kept me advised of his family on the golf course and to this day I still think of Dave when I am out golfing. I will miss Dave and our phone conversations that we have had since I left Des Moines.
George and Sandi Davis
09/12/2017
What a wonderful person, friend and coach. Dave was a hero to many and a friend to everyone. He was my Golden Gloves boxing coach in 1965. Special prayers to Bev and a wonderful family. Peace be with you coach.
Norma Martin Johnson
09/12/2017
Bev, I am so sorry to hear about Dave, I know what you are going through, You have my thoughts & prayers.
Curt and Jane Brookhart
09/11/2017
I would like to send our sincere condolences to Mr Kaili's entire family for the loss of a Husband..Father..and a Grandpa he was a great man. Thought's and prayers to the family.