David is survived by his wife, Louise Tweit of Gibbon; children, Lana (Denny) Sander of St. James, Chad Tweit of Gibbon, Tina (David) Tonn of Waterville, Dana (Randy) Wagner of Stewart, Darin (Shelly) Tweit of Hanska; grandchildren, Justin(Mery) Sander, Ryan(Lea) Sander and Tegan(Nick) Carlson, Leslie, Megan, and Nicole Tonn, Breanna and Chelsea Wagner, Adyson and Chase Tweit; great-grandchildren, Paige and Connor Sander, Jackson and Lydia Sander, Mikayla, Everett and Madison Carlson; siblings, Paul (Mary Jane) Tweit, Ruth (Bob) Smith, Bithy (Art) Silverstein, Jonny (Dawn) Tweit; sisters-in-law, Jane Swenson and Evie Swenson; brother-in-law Jerry Bauer; many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Milton, Delphine, and Dagny Tweit; grandchild, Aarin Sander; sister and brother-in-law, Naomi (Denny) Natvig; brothers-in-law, Howard Swenson and Owen Swenson; sister-in-law, Ellen Bauer.

David Milton Tweit was born September 30, 1938, in St. Peter to Rev. Milton and Delphine (Sonstegard) Tweit. He graduated from Bethany Lutheran High School and went on to study for two years at Bethany Lutheran College. David was united in marriage to Louise Lippmann on October 22, 1960, at United Methodist church in Fairfax. From a young age, David found his calling working the land, and after marrying Louise, the two built their own farm together in rural Gibbon. Together, they raised their five children there. A devoted and hardworking farmer, David dedicated his life to his Holstein dairy cows, corn, alfalfa, and oat fields. Beyond the fields and barns, he cherished time spent visiting with neighbors and was a proud supporter of his grandchildren, rarely missing one of their activities. David was a steadfast husband, a loving father, a proud grandpa, and a joyful great-papa. His devotion to family was matched only by his faith. He served faithfully on numerous church boards in Gibbon and New Ulm, giving of his time and talents to his church communities. David’s legacy will live on through the land he cared for, the family he cherished, and the example of dedication he leaves behind.

Blessed be his memory.

A sincere thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Allina Health Clinic and Hospital in New Ulm for the care given to David. Also, a deep appreciation to all the nurses and staff at the Oncology Clinic in New Ulm for the care, love and support you gave to David and all of us! Thank you!

Please refrain from using scented hand soaps, sanitizers, and perfumes prior to greeting the family, or sending flowers or plants due to severe allergic reactions. Memorials may be given to St. Paul’s Lutheran School Campaign or Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School Building on the Rock Campaign.

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