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The AAO is saddened to share the passing of David E. Cleveland, 1993 Commodore

  • Writer: AAO Webmaster
    AAO Webmaster
  • Feb 7, 2023
  • 1 min read


The Aquatennial Ambassador Organization is saddened to pass along the news that 1993 Commodore David E. Cleveland has passed away.


David's obituary can be found here. A service for Dave will be held on Wednesday, September 28th, 1:00 p.m. at Long Lake Lutheran Church (W3114 Church RD, Sarona WI) with visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.


Dave served as the 1993 Commodore. The theme of the Aquatennial that year was GetCoolGetogether.


The Aqua crew that year included:

  • Queen of the Lakes Kacie Cassidy – Robbinsdale

  • President Dennis McGrath

  • General Festival Chair Bob Eastman

  • Princess Karen Althen – Richfield

  • Princess Renee Anderson – Svenskarnas Dag

  • Senior Queen Mary Yoshida

  • Senior Commodore Don Cregan

  • Senior Princess Marion Swanson

  • Senior Vice Commodore Stanley Crist

  • Vice Commodores:

    • Molly Wheeler - Arts and Entertainment

    • Curt Durand - Community

    • Jody Lingofelt - Hospitality

    • Louis Ryg - Parades

    • Steve Anderson - Sports and Lakes


The AAO would like to pass along its condolences to Dave's family and friends.


 
 
 

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