Dave

"I don't care how independent Grandpa is. Someone has to help him fix the chicken house!"

- D.W. Read

Grandpa Dave is the grandfather of Arthur, D.W., Kate, and Cora, and the father of Jane Read, Jessica, Lucy, and Fred. He lives on the family farm near an Unnamed Town, which has been in the family for over 150 years. He enjoys playing checkers. Although he's part of the series' main cast, he has rarely appeared since. He is part Scandinavian (likely Swedish) according to Grandpa Dave's Old Country Farm when he said he had a grandfather named Gustaf.

Appearances

 * Arthur
 * 11502 Grandpa Dave's Old Country Farm
 * 12501 D.W. Thinks Big
 * 12901 My Club Rules (cameo)
 * 20501 Arthur's Underwear (cameo in flashback)
 * 20801 Arthur vs. the Piano (cameo)
 * 30901 Arthur's Treasure Hunt (cameo)
 * 50902 The Big Dig
 * 60302 The Secret Life of Dogs and Babies (fantasy)
 * 1001 Happy Anniversary
 * 150601 Grandpa Dave's Memory Album
 * Arthur's Perfect Christmas

Trivia

 * He is getting a house closer to the Reads'.
 * He develops Alzheimer's in Grandpa Dave's Memory Album.
 * He is friends with Francine's grandmother, Bubbie.
 * He usually goes to Elwood City to go to the doctor's office.
 * In the family picture title card, he can be seen.


 * His wife is never seen nor mentioned so its assumed that he is widowed