David Paul Allard I

August 31, 1947 to January 19, 2024

David "Dave" Paul Allard I, 76, of Brooksville, Florida went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2024. Dave was born in New York to Merle Francis Allard Sr and Mildred (Reigle) May.

Survived by Dave are his wife Winifred "Wende" (Durbin), daughters Sarah (Jesse) Valdez of Cassopolis, MI, Valerie (Jody) Aistrop of Albion, IN and son Dustin (Carrie) Allard of Granger, IN. Grandchildren Bradley (Jamie) Miller of Osceola, IN, Coty (Jessica) Fisher of Smithfield, NC, Kathryn Aistrop of Albemarle, NC, Anthony Allard Elkhart, IN, Bonnie Aistrop Fort Wayne, IN, Mia Allard and Wesley Allard of Granger, IN, great-grandchildren Alexavier, Caleb and Natalia. Brothers Ronald James Allard of Elkhart, IN, Merle Francis "Jr" (Jannie) of Bristol, IN and Walter John (Erma) Allard of the Philippines.

He is preceded in death by his parents and son David P. Allard II.

Before retiring to Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Osceola, IN. He was owner of DDW Automotive for over 20 years. As a kid he and his brothers would sneak into the Osceola Dragway which began his love of drag racing and car shows. He was a member of IHRA. He enjoyed working on his "toys" but his favorite part was restoration. Dave was a mechanic all his life and there was nothing he couldn't fix. He also enjoyed camping, traveling, riding his Harley, campfires, cookouts but mostly spending time with family. He was a teacher, mentor, inventor, builder, fabricator, and advisor – a person could learn a lot from him, they just had to listen.

Viewing will be February 1, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with a funeral service will be held on February 2, 2024 at noon with viewing 2 hours prior at Chapel Hill Funeral Home 10776 McKinley Highway, Osceola, In 46561. Burial will take place immediately after.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Faith Mission of Elkhart, IN. (801 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516).