He was born Sep. 25, 1929 in Peoria to Robert and Helen (Bruce) Kallister. He married Martha Rule on Oct. 11, 1947 in Galesburg. She survives along with four children: Patricia (David) Ramsey of Canton, David A. Kallister of Pekin, John “B.J.” Kallister of Winter Haven, FL, Kathryn “Kate” Conklin of Dallas, TX, eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers: Thomas, William, and Robert.
David was a farmer since 1968 and also worked at Keystone Steel and Wire retiring in 1981. He was a member of the Moose, NRA, and the ISWA. He enjoyed spending time outside hunting and fishing.
Due to Covid-19, the family is having private services at the Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel with burial in Lancaster Cemetery in Glasford.
Memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, the American Cancer Society, or to Alzheimer’s Association.
