David Messerli Obituary Messerli, David M. Age 62 of Independence. Died on December 25, 2008 at sunrise, the morning of his Savior's birth. Preceded in death by father, Murl Messerli. Survived by wife, Dawn; sons, Nicholas and Alex Messerli; his son, Byron Messerli; his daughters, Angela (Chris) Klein, Becca (Keith) Hedrick, and Gayle (Jeff) Smith; mother, Donna (Dayton) Martinson; three grandchildren; sister, Pat (Tom) McMullen; brother, Bob (LuAnn) Messerli; and many nieces and nephews. David was a known businessman in the Wayzata area for many years. Funeral service Tuesday 11 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2060 6th Avenue North, Long Lake. Visitation Monday 5-8 PM at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 E. Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata and 1 hour prior to service at the church on Tuesday. David Lee Funeral Home Wayzata 952-473-5577