David was born on January 17, 1947, to Lewis and Dorothy Kline. On July 27, 1969, he married Linda Silvers, beginning a marriage filled with love, family, and many shared memories.
David began his career with General Motors in 1968 and dedicated 30 years to the company before retiring in 1998.
David was a man who enjoyed creating and tinkering. Whether he was woodworking, making T-shirts and bags, or working on one of his many projects, he was happiest when he was making, fixing, or figuring something out. He especially enjoyed tinkering with cars, with his beloved Edsel holding a special place among his projects.
Family was at the heart of David's life. He enjoyed spending time with his loved ones and especially treasured the time he shared with his son, Ryan. The two shared a love of dirt track racing and made many memories together at the track.
David is survived by his loving wife, Linda; his son, Ryan (Lee); his brother, Rocky (Gay); and his many nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center, 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46902.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center, with a graveside ceremony to follow.
David leaves behind a lifetime of memories; not only in the things he created and fixed, but in the people he loved and the memories he made with them. His family will carry those memories with them always.
Visitation for David will be Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 3:00pm until 6:00pm at Ellers Mortuary and Cremation Center, 3400 S. Webster St., Kokomo. David's funeral will be Friday morning, at 10:00am, at the same location. David will be laid to rest immediately following his service at Kokomo Memorial Park Cemetery, 1300 E. North St., Kokomo.
