David Arlie Vagneur, MD

August 23, 1944 - November 11, 2021

Vagneur, David A., MD David, 77, of Minneapolis, MN passed away due to metastasis from esophageal cancer on Nov 11, 2021. He is preceded in death by parents, James and Marjorie (Qual) Vagneur of Jamestown, ND and father-in-law, Donald Remmel of Waupun, WI. David is survived by loving husband, Scott Remmel, who he cracked up everyday even in his illness; brother, James and Connie (Renier) Vagneur of Jameston, ND; sister, Coralyn (Doug) Armstrong of Tacoma Washington; mother-in-law, Peggy Remmel of Waupun, WI; sister-in-law, Barbara Remmel of Beaver Dam, WI; favorite niece Michelle Renier of Fargo, ND; nephews, Ryan and Jon Armstrong of WA; many family and extended family members, AND special friends, Sheila McIlonie and Arthur Kourajian. Dr. David received His medical degree from Northwestern University, did his premed at Carlton College and University of North Dakota., Residency and Internship at HCMC and Abbot-Northwestern hospitals. He was on the University of Minnesota in-hospital teaching staff at Abbot-Northwestern Hospital for 20 years. He is missed by many loving and caring friends, patients and colleagues. MANY heartfelt thanks to the wonderful caring team at MN ONCOLOGY and David's Primary care Physician Dr. Brian Miller at Allina Clinic Plymouth. There will be no formal services, but a Party and Celebration in honor of his love for those he cared about, his clever, dry but hilarious wit, well-travelled, well-dined and gardening-fun Life will be held in Early Summer. Donations in his honor may be made to PFund Foundation, Minnesota Orchestra and Guthrie Theater.