Born March 19, 1932 in Peoria to Gordon L. and Izola (Newton) Ross, he married the love of his life, Bernice Elmore on April 22, 1977 in Springfield. She preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents and one son, Rob Steging.
Surviving are one son, Joshua (Jenny) Ross of East Peoria; one daughter, Rhonda Showalter of Bartonville; and six grandchildren, Ben, Emma, Tyler, Chris, Kelsey, Logan.
David served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and was honorably discharged.
David worked at Caterpillar, Inc. for 40 years, retiring in 1991 as a line foreman.
An avid fan of the St Louis Cardinals, David enjoyed watching sports, golfing, painting and spending time with his family and grandchildren.
His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Entombment will be at Springdale Cemetery in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to DAV Heart of Illinois Chapter 1, 110 East McClure Avenue, Peoria, IL 61603.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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