David "Dave" Kable

Dave Kable was the kind of person whose presence became woven into the everyday lives of the people around him. He was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, friend, coworker, storyteller, collector, handyman, cook, and, above all, a devoted family man. He had a personality that could fill a room, a quick wit that could catch you off guard, and a sense of humor that made even ordinary moments memorable.

Dave grew up in Terre Haute and carried with him a strong work ethic and a sense of responsibility that stayed with him throughout his life. He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Military Police officer. His military service was an important part of his life and reflected the dedication and dependability that would continue to characterize him throughout his career.

Dave took great pride in his work. He especially enjoyed his years with the Sisters of Providence, where he served as General Manager of Operations. He valued the people he worked with and enjoyed being part of the day-to-day operations. Dave was someone who took ownership of what was placed in his care and wasn't afraid to roll up his sleeves and get to work.

While Dave worked hard, he knew there was much more to life than work. Family was where his heart was. Dave loved his children, Amanda and Sara, and took great pride in the people they became. He especially treasured his role as a grandfather. His grandchildren, Austin, Jocelyn, Cory Lyttle, and David Kinley brought tremendous joy into his life, and he loved spending time with them. He enjoyed being involved in their lives and creating the kind of everyday memories that become especially precious with time. He also delighted in being a great-grandfather to Ameren and Kendrick. Family continued to grow, and Dave loved having more people to gather around, more stories to tell, and more reasons to celebrate.

For Dave, some of the best moments in life were the simple ones. A family gathering, a meal cooked at home, a conversation that went on longer than expected, a good story, a little teasing, a lot of laughter, and, most likely, something cooking on one of his seven grills. Dave loved cooking out. In fact, having seven grills seemed perfectly reasonable to him. Each one had its place, and cooking became one of his favorite ways to bring people together. He loved preparing food for his family and enjoyed the gathering just as much as the meal itself.

Dave also had a special place in his heart for animals, especially dogs. Dogs were more than pets to him, they were family. He enjoyed their companionship and the unconditional love they brought into a home. His affection for animals was another reflection of the softer side of Dave, and those who knew him understood just how much happiness a beloved dog could bring him. The family will always remember the special place animals held in his life and the love and attention he gave them.

Those who knew Dave also knew that he was rarely without a project. He enjoyed remodeling, working around the house, fixing things, and finding another improvement that needed to be made. He had a natural curiosity and liked figuring things out for himself. His home was another reflection of his personality, especially during the holidays.

Dave loved decorating for Halloween and Christmas. He enjoyed transforming his home for the season and making the holidays feel special. Christmas was particularly memorable to him, and he was excited about the new stereo he received for Christmas. Music was something he loved, and being able to enjoy it through his new stereo brought him genuine happiness.

Dave also had a lifelong passion for baseball cards and sports memorabilia. What started as a hobby eventually became something more when he owned a shop selling the collectibles he enjoyed so much. He loved the items themselves, but he also enjoyed the conversations, stories, and people that came along with the hobby. Dave was a natural storyteller.

He could take a simple memory and turn it into a story worth hearing. Sometimes the same story might make another appearance, but that was part of the charm. He had a way of telling things that made people listen, laugh, and sometimes wonder where exactly he was going with the story.

He was also wonderfully silly. Dave didn't take himself too seriously, and his quick wit often showed up when people least expected it. He could be smart and thoughtful one moment and completely goofy the next. Those who knew him well understood that some of the best memories were often the moments when he was simply being himself.

He also had a habit of checking on people.

Whether it was family, a friend, a coworker, or someone he happened to encounter during his day, Dave wanted to know how they were doing. Even when he wasn't feeling well himself, he could still be thinking about somebody else. That concern was simply part of how he moved through the world.

Dave was generous with his time and willing to help when someone needed him. He was the kind of person who might show up with a helping hand, offer advice, lend something out, or simply sit and listen. He didn't need much recognition for it. He was more interested in getting things taken care of and making sure the people around him were doing alright.

That spirit extended throughout every part of his life. His family knew they could count on him, his coworkers knew he would do his part, his friends knew he would listen, and the people closest to him knew that beneath the humor, stories, projects, and busy days was a man who loved his family deeply.

Dave's life was full of interests, but it was the people and animals around him who gave those interests their meaning. The grills mattered because they brought family together. The cooking mattered because he could feed the people he loved. The holiday decorating mattered because he enjoyed creating memories. The music mattered because he could share it with others. The sports memorabilia mattered because it gave him something to talk about and enjoy with people. And the dogs and other animals he loved brought companionship, comfort, and another kind of joy into his home.

Even the projects around the house were part of the story of who he was, a man who liked to stay busy, fix things, improve things, and keep moving.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Helen (Myers) Kable, and his wife, Rhonda K. Kable.

He is survived by his wife, Shannon Shuler; his children, Amanda (Travis) Hubble and Sara Kable; his brother, Jack Kable; his grandchildren, Austin (Tayler) Lyttle, Jocelyn Lyttle, Cory Lyttle, and David Kinley; and his great-grandchildren, Ameren Cherry and Kendrick Cherry. He also leaves behind extended family, friends, coworkers, and many others who shared a part of his life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, Maryland 21741, US, at www.cancer.org/dignitymemorial.

Visitation will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton Street, Terre Haute, Indiana. A service celebrating Dave's life will immediately follow the visitation. Burial will conclude at Roselawn Memorial Park.