David James Shuck

David James Shuck, 71, of Evansville, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Linda E. White Hospice House. He was born October 21, 1946, in Evansville, IN to the late Jesse L. and Violet (Paul) Shuck.

Dave graduated from Reitz High School in 1965 and joined the Navy, where he served for four years, in April of 1966. On June 29, 1968, he married the love of his life, Ada Suarez. He worked as a lineman for Sigeco and Ameren before retiring in 2008. Dave was a member of Reed Masonic Lodge #316, the Scottish Rite, and the Moose Lodge in IL. He loved to farm, garden, mow grass, and loved woodworking and building things. He also enjoyed NASCAR and Notre Dame football.

Dave is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ada (Suarez) Shuck; daughters, Stacie (Dale) Bierman of Knob Noster, MO, and Jennifer Shuck of Evansville; son, David Joseph (Tanya) Shuck of Evansville; grandchildren, Marissa Bierman (fiancé, Dustin Brunkhorst), Sydney Bierman, Dakota Reed, David Reed, Jr., Devin Reed, Jakob Shuck and Morgan Shuck; great-grandchildren, Lillian “Lily”, Ari Grace and Brantley; mother-in-law, Maria Cardona; and several cousins; one niece; and one great-nephew.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Monday, November 13, 2017, at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Pastor Doug Turner, with entombment with military rites held in Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Sunday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank the staff of Linda E. White Hospice House for the care and support.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Linda E. White Hospice House or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.