A memorial mass will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023 for 75-year-old David A. Schilling of Belleville, Ill., formerly of Red Bud, Ill., who passed away at 4:35am, Monday, September 18, 2023 at Dammert Care Center, Belleville, Ill.
He was born December 12, 1947 in St. Louis, Mo. the son of Leo A. who preceded him in death and Mary (nee Utzler) Schilling who survives in Ruma, Ill.
David married Roberta Moll on November 16, 1968 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Evansville, Illinois; she survives in Belleville, Ill.
He is also survived by two brothers: Dennis (Donna) Schilling of Taylorville, Ill. and Dale (Kathy) Schilling of Evansville, Ill.; two sisters: Donna (Ron) Schenk of Evansville, Ill. and Darlene (Randy) Hartmann of Evansville, Ill.; three sisters-in-law: Nancy Schilling of Evansville, Ill., Jenice Schilling of Evansville, Ill. and Leola (Christopher) Glatz of Horseshoe Bay, Tex. and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a son: Michael Schilling; a daughter: Laura Schilling; two brothers: Danny Schilling and Donald Schilling and a nephew: Jesse Schilling.
He had worked in the I.T. Department at General Dymatics prior to his retirement.
He was of the Catholic Faith.
He was an Army veteran.
He was a member of American Legion Post No. 1172, Evansville, Ill. and V.F.W. Post No. 6632, Red Bud, Ill.
Visitation will be 8-10 a.m. Saturday, September 30, 2023 at the St. Boniface Catholic Church, Evansville, Illinois.
A memorial mass for 75-year-old David A. Schilling of Belleville, Ill., formerly of Red Bud, Ill. will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 30, 2023 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Evansville, Illinois. Fr. Iuvenius Iheme will officiate.
Inurnment will be in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Evansville, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to donor’s choice or to the Missouri Botanical Garden.