FORT EDWARD – David “Reb” Kirsch, 79 of Fort Edward went to Heaven to be with his grandson and best friend, Christopher Ramsey, on Friday morning, March 24, 2023.
Born on August 26, 1943 in New Orleans, Louisiana, he was the son of the late Earl and Edith (Snider) Kirsch. Reb served his country in the US Army. He married the former Helen Weatherwax on July 18, 1970 and the two resided in Fort Edward since then. Reb worked for many years at the Scott Paper Company in Fort Edward, retiring in 1993. He then went back to work at ProTrans until 2013.
In his life, family always came first. One of Reb’s favorite things to do was to watch his grandchildren’s sporting events and he was proud to be the “manager” of his son in law’s softball team. He enjoyed bowling, horseshoes, cornhole, and fishing. Reb was a dedicated Miami Dolphins fan and loved watching the Adirondack Thunder hockey games.
In addition to his parents and his beloved grandson, Christopher, he is predeceased by a sister, Phyllis Stutts; and his mother and father in law, Merton and Marie Weatherwax, Sr.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Helen Kirsch of Fort Edward; two daughters, Trisha Dupuis (Jay) of Hudson Falls, and Shannon Kirsch (Peter Graham) of Fort Edward; his grandchildren, Payten Ramsey (Douglas Dowd), Tristan Dupuis (Mckenna), Kailie Dupuis (Austin Payette), Danielle Perry (Tim), and Peyton Dupuis; his great-grandchildren, Colt and Kinsley Payette and Adalynn Dupuis; his sisters, Kathy Keys and Joan Strong, both of Texas; the many loved ones he was more of a father figure to than an uncle and friend; and many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, March 28. 2023 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Pine View Cemetery in Queensbury.
Memorial donations may be made in his name to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to the Children’s Neuroblastoma Foundation, www.cncfhope.org/donate.
Reb was an amazing man. Always a bright smile and warm word to all. He will be greatly missed and my condolences to his family.
You will be missed GREATLY my friend!!! You were a friend and mentor to all who came in contact with you!!! R.I.P.
Helen, sorry about losing Dave. My parents were very appreciative of his help when they moved off McCrea St while I was in Alaska. Easy guy to work with at the mill.
He is already missed by his younger sister Kathy Key. He gave her the nickname “Squirrel Toes”. I do not remember why but it has stuck for many years. I Love You Lots bro.
MEMORIES OF “REB” AT SCOTT PAPER DAYS
Sending my condolences to all rebs family and friends much love and respect for him he will be missed by all so glad we got to hang out at Broadway on Tue fly high rep gone but never forgotten until we see you again whatc down on us all RiP