David Allen Bakke

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The service will be livestreamed by the church. A link will be posted here prior to the service. 

David Allen Bakke, age 84 of New Hope, passed away from kidney disease on May 21, 2025 with family by his side. Pre deceased by his parents Adeline (nee Sherstad) and Olaf Bakke. Survived by his loving wife of almost 62 years, Judy; 3 sons: Skott, Spencer (Jeani), Shawn (Amy); a foster son, Tyler Lam (Melissa); 4 grandchildren: Lukas, Landon, Sydney and Remy Bakke; foster grandfather to Jacqueline (Wayne), Julia & Janelle (Dan); foster great grandpa of Harper and Estella Niven; brother, Donovan (Mary) Bakke of Plymouth, MN; special sister-in-law, Nancy Reger of Champlin; 3 nephews: Joshua (Ashley) and Tony Bakke (Kirsten), and Roger Reger; niece, Katy Hall (Aaron); many cousins and dear friends.

Born on February 21, 1941 in Morris, MN, moved to Crystal in 1954, a graduate of Robbinsdale High School and Augsburg University. Served as 2nd Lieutenant in National Guard, worked at Honeywell, co-founder of Enercon Data, and sales manager for Trane.

David played fast-pitch softball and was “Mr. Consistency” as a pitcher for many seasons with Byerly’s. In 2014, he was inducted into the MN Softball Hall of Fame. A longtime youth Hockey Coach with Armstrong Association, as well as VP of MN Hockey. He also Refereed High School basketball for 20 years.

Memorial Service Friday, June 6 11AM at First Lutheran Church of Crystal, where David was Confirmed 70 years ago in June, 1955 and sang in Faith First men’s gospel choir for 10 years. Visitation one hour prior to service & Luncheon following the service.