He is also survived by one son; Christopher Gale, grandson; Trenton Gale; two sisters; Norma Weishaar and Donna (and Dave) Thome, along with a host of special nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his loving parents and brother-in-laws; Jerry Weishaar, Dean Malott and Neale Krider.
In high school David began working with local construction companies and farmers. After graduation from V.I.T. High School he worked at NTN Bowers in Macomb and International Harvester in Canton for 14 years before returning to grain and livestock farming full time.
David loved everything outdoors, boating on the Lake of the Ozarks, hunting, fishing on the Great Lakes, mud slings and tractor pulls with his son, and fast pitch softball with his brother-in-laws and cousin, Don.
There wasn’t a Sunday where you wouldn’t find David watching NASCAR or cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs. You could always find a gun or fishing pole in his hand ready to go.
He was a member of the Vermont Methodist Church and the Fulton County Farm Bureau.
David will always be membered for his orneriness, his laughter, his loyalty and love for his family. Though he is gone, he is now without pain and the love he gave us remains a beautiful reminder of his presence in our lives.
A service will be held at 3 pm on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Mike Ulmer will be officiating. A visitation will take place from 1 to 3 pm on Sunday, April 27 before the service. Cremation rites will be accorded after the service. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Ambulance or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
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