Marcia
Dave loved the movies, especially the free screenings! He was my movie buddy for a good while!! I will miss him. My deepest sympathy to all of his family, and to his AA and Al-Anon family. Dave, say hi to Ben for me!!
Birth date: Dec 13, 1925 Death date: Feb 18, 2020
Dave Gerald Karlen, 94, of Dallas, Texas passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, in his home in Dallas, Texas. He was born on Sunday, December 13, 1925, to his loving and thoughtful parents, Dave Karlen and Allie Bur Read Obituary
Dave loved the movies, especially the free screenings! He was my movie buddy for a good while!! I will miss him. My deepest sympathy to all of his family, and to his AA and Al-Anon family. Dave, say hi to Ben for me!!
I met Dave in 1975, and he became an absolute pivotal person in my life!
I was pretty much a lost soul when Dave invited me into his world of the auto business.
He became what I considered a close friend. I never heard him say a critical word about
another human being. A goal I aspire to, but it may be out of my reach!
What a real hero and a wonderful gentleman!! He will be sorely missed.
PS., I do hope Dave runs into Marilyn! God Bless
Your friend, Bill Minter
Well Dave, I guess you are now with Ben and the two of you will be attending the "big" meeting up above.
It was a blessing when you and Melissa came to live at the condo and be my neighbor and a great neighbor you were. You always had a smile and a warm hug to greet me when we saw one another. I've missed your smile.
Melissa, David & Mike, you'll miss your Dad in different ways, and I pray that you will have the support of friends and each other to help you through these difficult days.
You have been a great example of how to live as we trudge the road of happy destiny... and now you have reached your happy destiny.
Be at peace my friend and say hi to Ben from me.
With sympathy & neighborly love......
Janice P.

Dave was a kind and gentle man who will be remembered for his love of friends and family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him, Rest in peace my precious friend.