Depper grew up in
Bend, Oregon and currently lives in Portland. He attended the University of Oregon, where he studied computer and information science, graduating in 2002. He then worked as a software engineer for several years before transitioning to working as a touring musician full-time. Depper shares a passion for distance
running with bandmate
Ben Gibbard, often running between 6 and 12 miles before shows.{{Cite web|url=https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a28171441/dave-depper-death-cab-for-cutie/|title=How Running Got Guitarist Dave Depper Into Death Cab for Cutie ==References ==