David S. Riske, 73

| April 2, 2010 4:47 AM

Nov. 30, 1936 - March 27, 2010

David passed away peacefully on March 27, 2010, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Spokane, Wash., to Louis and Alma Riske.

David spent his entire life in the Inland Northwest. David was best known as “Spider Dave” or “David Lane,” a musician, singer and songwriter. David was a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He is survived by his daughter, Dayle Brauer of Spirit Lake; son David Riske of Washington; son Robert Riske of California; one brother and one sister; as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

David will be forever loved and never forgotten. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010, at the Fireside Lodge in Spirit Lake.