David A. "Dave" Tabaska, 50, of Breese, died Monday, February 11, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese.

Mr. Tabaska was born September 18, 1962 in Milwaukee, WI to Gerald "Jerry" and Ursula (Stallings) Tabaska; they survive in Breese.

Also surviving is a brother, Jack (Rosanne) Tabaska of O'Fallon, MO.

Dave received Bachelor Degrees in Chemical Engineering and Mathematics from Colorado School of Mines and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Maryland. He worked in Computer Maintenance for the United States Census Bureau. He was a member of St. Dominic Church in Breese and was very patriotic and enjoyed studying the history of the Revolutionary War, Civil War, and WWII.

A Memorial Mass will be Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 11:00 AM at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese with Fr. Patrick Peter officiating. Interment will follow in St. Dominic/St. Augustine Cemetery, Breese.

Visitation will be Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 9:00-11:00 AM at St. Dominic Church in Breese.

Memorials can be made to the Kidney Foundation and will be received at the church or through Moss Funeral Home in Breese who is in charge of the arrangements.