Photo courtesy of Markwell Funeral Home - Casey
Sep 3, 1944 - Mar 2, 2019
I was so sad to learn of David's death. What a guy! Not much could keep him down. I remember how honest he was with car repairs and how kind he was to my mother, Berniece Hires. I'm sure you will all miss him terribly. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Marilyn Talbott
March 12, 2019 | Martinsville, IL
Always loved your family visits to Minnesota when we were children. Fishing was top on your list of activities along with a lot of laughing and joking. Rest In Peace fishing partner cousin. Condolences to the whole family.
Don Puetz
March 11, 2019 | Sun City, AZ
Kathy & Family (April)-
We are so sorry to learn of Dave's passing. He was always a wonderful man to both myself and David when we had a mechanical problem or needed some info on a vehicle.
April- so sorry for the loss of your dad. Thoughts and Prayers for all of you.
Sincerely,
David and Manda Wilson (Boyer)
Manda Boyer
March 10, 2019 | Martinsville, IL | Acquaintance
Sorry for your loss. Dave was a good guy. Always very kind to me.
Annette Fain
March 05, 2019 | Casey, IL | Friend
A talented hardworking mechanic and a fine person. R.I.P. Dave.
Kevin & Kelly Pringle
March 04, 2019 | Casey, IL | Friend
Kathy and Family - Your Dave was a very special guy. He was a great friend, hard working man, and very special to our community. He will certainly be missed! Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Don & Donna Munson
March 04, 2019 | Martinsville, IL | Friend
Remembered By
Jon Frazier
March 04, 2019 | Marshall, IL | Friend
We are so sorry Kathy for your loss. He was a very good and kind man and helped so many folks.
Rhonda & Max Burkybile
March 04, 2019 | Friend
We are so sorry to hear of Daves passing. We will always remember him at the Downtown Garage. He will be missed by all.
Keith & Debi Sinclair
March 03, 2019 | Casey, IL | Friend
David Henry Puetz, age 74, of Casey, IL passed away at 10:22 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2019 in Casey, IL. He was born September 3, 1944 in Paris, IL the son of Henry Anton “Hank” Puetz and Mary Marguerite Cown Puetz. On May 23, 1981 he married Linda Lou Black in Casey, IL. She passed away on October 19, 1986. On June 29, 1991 he married Kathleen Kemper in Cumberland County, IL.
Survivors include his wife of over 27 years Kathy Puetz of Casey, IL; brother, Russell A. Puetz (Marge) of Arlington Heights, IL; daughters, Tina Miller (Josh) of Decatur, IL and April Dryden (Mark Pierson) of Casey, IL; nephew, Matthew Puetz of CA; grandchildren, Rebecca, Jacob and Rachel VanMeter of Decatur, IL; his Church family and many wonderful friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and first wife.
David was a 1962 graduate of Casey High School. He was an automobile mechanic and owner of the Downtown Garage in Casey, IL; a business he worked beside his dad in for over 40 years. He served his country in the US Army from 1962 – 1965 and was a member of the Casey VFW. David was a dedicated member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Casey. He was a member of Friends of NRA; Quail Unlimited and CIGTP (Central Illinois Garden Tractor Pullers).
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church with the Father Augustine Koomson officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Street Cemetery, Casey, IL with graveside military rites by Casey VFW and Martinsville American Legion. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday evening at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church or American Heart Association.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
Read More
