David A. Millage

David was surrounded by family in his passing. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, in the Runge Mortuary Chapel with visitation from 12:00 PM until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to the Kings Harvest Pet Rescue, Davenport, or the American Parkinson Disease Association. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com.

David was born to Albert "Gus" and Marlynd (Coffman) Millage, February 26th, 1953, in Portland, OR. He graduated from Bettendorf High School in 1971, graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Business Administration & distinction, and received a Law degree at College of Law in 1978 and distinction. David later served in the Iowa Legislature from 1991-2002, representing his hometown of Bettendorf. He was the Chairman of the House appropriate committee and known for his fiscal conservatism. He also served on the Judiciary where he championed major Legislation into law. David practiced Law in his hometown of Bettendorf at Gallagher, Millage and Gallagher & volunteered for many local organizations.

His interests included downhill skiing, and he skied all over western U.S. and Europe. He was an avid runner and completed the 100th Boston Marathon with his wife, Sandee. Dave enjoyed football and was a dedicated Iowa Hawkeye fan. Although he tried for over 50 years, he could not master the game of golf. He was an avid reader particularly in politics and history. He maintained his interest in politics starting in 1968 and soared on it.

Dave married Sandee on December 14th, 1995, in Aspen, CO. He was welcomed by Sandee's 4 kids and had a special relationship with each of them and loved them very much. He enjoyed spending time with family, and they always hosted holiday dinners and cookouts.

Dave and Sandee traveled together and each year they celebrated their anniversary skiing in Aspen, until they couldn't go anymore. He and Sandee ran the “Bix 7” for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Sandee; stepchildren, Allison Jennesse, Kelly (Randy) Meisner, Jay Jennesse, and Kurt (Brian) Jennesse; brother, Bruce; and sister, Brenda (Ken) Feddersen; along with 5 grandchildren; nephew, Jason; and niece's, Erica and Jill.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Russ.