He was born on December 31, 1948, in Springfield, IL, David married Joyce Miller on March 21, 1987, in Sherman, IL.
David raised cattle when he was younger and later worked in grounds maintenance for the State of Illinois in New Salem. After retiring with the state, he became employed as a realtor. David was an avid woodworker, having made three-dimensional plaques and various-sized bowls.
David is survived by his wife, Joyce Sullivan of Springfield; sons, Dan Sullivan of Springfield and Tim (Brooke) Sullivan of Bloomington; grandchildren, Harper, Mackenzie, Jackson, and Maya; and cousins, Gary Cramer and Diane Vale as well as several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Bisch Funeral Home, 2931 S. Koke Mill Rd., Springfield.
Funeral Ceremony: 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Bisch Funeral Home, 2931 S. Koke Mill Rd., Springfield, with Jim Finchum officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Modesto, IL
Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or online at www.stjude.org
