David Hermon Althenn

WATERVILLE – David Herman Althenn, 69, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021 at Mount Joseph at Waterville. He was the beloved husband of Terri Althenn.

David was born in Augusta on Oct. 2, 1951, the son of Herman and Lona Althenn. He graduated from Erskine Academy in 1970. Upon graduation, he served in the Navy from 1970-1974, during the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged he was employed by Scott Paper Company for 23 years. Later, he enjoyed working with students during his time as a driver’s ed instructor and local school bus driver. He also spent some time employed by Bisson Transportation Company.

David loved country music, watching Nascar races, and the Green Bay Packers. He will be remembered for his love of animals, family, and his sense of humor.

He was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Diane Lane; his stepmother, Charlotte Althenn and his stepfather, Kenneth “Pop” Ingraham; as well as his father-in-law, Renald Lachance, and his stepfather-in-law, Leland Giroux.

He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Terri Althenn; his two brothers, Russell and Patty Althenn of Weeks Mills, and Daniel and Becky Althenn of Sidney; his three daughters, Crystall Davidson and her significant other Joey Waraskevich of Oakland, Heather and Christopher Gehosky of Johnstown, Pa., Sarah and Randy Marsh of Old Town, his two stepsons, Jason and Samantha Evans of Waterville, and Jamie and Amy Evans of Sidney. He is also survived by his 11 grandchildren, Michael, Taylor, Tahtan, Connor, Riley, Alysa, Lexie, Julia, Haley, Hannah, and Harper; as well as two great-grandchildren on the way. He always held a special place for his former stepdaughter Stacy. He is also survived by his first wife and mother of his three daughters, Judy Rollins; his mother-in-law, Beatrice Giroux and stepmother, Marlene Lachance; and a dear cousin Rick Plato; sister-in-law, Linda Hamlin and husband Larry; as well as many other cousins; nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express gratitude to the staff at Mount Joseph at Waterville.

A Maine Veterans Memorial Service will be held at a date to be determined.

Arrangements under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.