David “Dave” Wimett of Brandon died Sept. 16, 2026. His obituary describes a life shaped by family, a long marriage, Navy service, local small-business work, and a steady presence as father and grandfather.
He served in the U.S. Navy as an antisubmarine warfare operator and rescue wet swimmer early in his marriage.
Dave built a life centered on family: four children, multiple grandchildren, and a reputation as a warm, generous local car salesman.
# Overview
# Early life and local roots Dave was raised in Bristol, Vermont, the son of Dottie Sain and Bud Wimett. He grew up hunting and fishing near Elephant Mountain and developed deep familiarity with local fields, rivers, and forests. He had three younger siblings (Wendy, Stacey and Brian) and stepbrothers Rick, Kevin and Kyle. The obituary emphasizes his easy friendships across Addison County and the mischievous, warm personality that made him well known locally.
# Marriage and military service At 16 Dave met Beth, who became his lifelong partner. Early in their marriage he served in the U.S. Navy as an antisubmarine warfare operator and as a rescue wet swimmer. The obituary notes the couple endured periods of separation because of deployments but ultimately built a shared home in Brandon that served as a gathering place for family and friends.
# Family life and daily habits
# Work and community reputation Dave ran Wimett Trading Company in Leicester, selling cars. The obituary credits him with changing local perceptions of car sales by treating customers like friends and often acting with fairness even when it cost him. Many community members reportedly display Wimett Trading Company stickers on their vehicles, a small sign of the customer loyalty he built.
# Interests and routines He enjoyed sunrises over frosty fields, starting wood fires on cold mornings, hunting (including deer camp), grilling and making sauces, singing along to music even when he missed words, and vacations in Eleuthera. The obituary conveys a man who took pleasure in small, steady routines and in sharing those pleasures with family.
# Illness and final days Dave lived with ALS for a long period. The obituary describes the illness as long, frustrating, frightening and tragic, and says he met it with grace and equanimity, supported by Beth. His final days were spent with family and grandchildren, and the obituary emphasizes calm, loving farewells rather than dramatic detail.
# Funeral and arrangements A celebration of David's life will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements are handled by Miller & Ketcham of Brandon. The obituary invites those who knew him to remember him with a smile and one of his ordinary sayings: "Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without."
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