Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. The Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown, IL, is assisting the family with arrangements. Internment will be held at a later date at Viola Cemetery in Viola, IL.
He was born on April 9, 1961, to Ruth and Robert, and had the privilege of having Curt Simpkins as a stepfather. He grew up on a farm, where you either learn to fix everything or you go without. Dave learned he could start a rock if it had a motor, and if it didn’t, he’d give it one. Anything broken that crossed his path got fixed, and anything that wasn’t broken was usually at risk.
A lifelong farmer, Dave worked from dark to dark and spent whatever daylight was left building or destroying derby cars. Rumor has it the destroying part was his favorite.
Dave was passionate about animals and loved working cattle. He also had a lot of best friends, and most of them had four legs and a tail. The dogs got more of his attention than most people did, and they never once complained about his jokes.
Dave married his soulmate, Janet, and together they had two kids, Kristy and Evan. He was the most loyal man you’d ever meet. If you were his, you were his for life, and that included being on the receiving end of his jokes.
He was loved by everyone and a stranger to few. His smile could melt your heart, and his wit could break the ice in any situation, whether or not the situation asked for it.
Dave wouldn’t want anyone sitting around being sad. If you’re looking for a way to honor him, go have a good time, fix something that isn’t yours, and give your dog an extra treat.
He is survived by his wife, Janet; his children, Kristy (Mark) Saathoff of Erie, IL and Evan (Destiney) Brown of Prophetstown, IL; grandchildren, Benjamin, Ethan, and Harper; sister, Corrine (Doug) Buffington of Preemption, IL; nieces, Elizabeth, Erin, Caity and Chloe; three great nieces and one great-nephew.
He is predeceased by his parents; Robert and Ruth Brown; stepfather Curtis S. Simpkins; grandparents, Walter and Lucille Krueger and Phillip and Helen Fuhr; numerous aunts and uncles.
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