09/28/2024
“Hello All,
It is with heavy hearts we regret to inform everyone that last year was the last of the Schlecht Family Holiday Light Display. The heart and soul behind our display, Dave, has passed away. We would like to extend our greatest thanks to everyone who has supported us and joined in sharing our love of the holidays! As Dave always said, “We do it for the kids. It’s all about the kids.” We hope to bring the display to life around town again one day.
The Schlecht Family Holiday Light Display”
David Schlecht was born March 31, 1971 to Jane and Derald Schlecht Burlington. Dave grew up in Burlington, North Dakota where he and his friends and his sister Jenny Benton Grand Forks rode bikes and played football and baseball. Everyone knew everyone and life was easy. He went to Burlington