Goodbye Dave Guseman

Dear Band Family,

It is with a heavy heart that I share with you that Kaitlin’s father, Mr. Dave Guseman has passed away. Mr. Guseman was a tremendous support of the Cocoa Beach band program. He was instrumental in the success and support of the winter guard and was a regular on the grills for the concessions on Friday nights in the fall. His contributions were many and his energy was great.

Mr. Guseman was a great man that was a committed member of our band family and he will be missed.

His daughter Kaitlin was a member of the Color guard and Winter guard and will continue as a member of the Wind Ensemble this year.

Please remember his wife Jerri, oldest daughter Ashley, and our Kaitlin in your prayers.

The family has provided an opportunity for a Celebration of his life.

In Florida -

Celebration of Life - Monday, July 7, 2008 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the large pavilion in Rotary Park at Suntree (Suntree Blvd and US 1 – North of the Pineda Causeway).

Dave enjoyed a casual lifestyle and this setting reflects some of the things he loved, the water and the outdoors. Please come dressed comfortably for the setting and feel free to come and go as you wish during this time period.

In St. Louis, Missouri –

These plans are not finalized.

Burial - Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery – Friday, July 18 Time: TBD

Memorial - Saturday, July 19 - John Ziegenhein & Son Funeral Home Time: TBD

Chuck Brooker
Band Director
Cocoa Beach Jr Sr High School Band