David R. ARNSMAN

David R. Arnsman, 78, of Quincy died at 12:10 p.m. Friday (Oct. 16, 2009) in Blessing Hospital. David was born Sept. 2, 1931, in Blessing Hospital to Albert H. and Lissetta (Lagemann) Arnsman. He married Phyllis E. Inman on Dec. 4, 1954, in Ursa Christian Church in Ursa. David graduated from Unity High School in 1949. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea from December 1952-1954 and farmed for several years east of Mendon. David worked as a salesman for Moormans and later for Stuppy's Florist. He was presently employed by Bausch and Skinner in Quincy. He was a member of First Congregational Church of Mendon, Glenwood Community Club, Mendon Masonic Lodge No. 449, Mendon Lions Club, where he was council chairman for the state of Illinois from 1994-1995, Bear Creek American Legion Post No. 823, Elks Lodge, and the AMEN Boat Group. He had served on the Honey Creek Township Board, president of the Retreat House Board for 10 years, and was a former 4-H leader, and Boy Scouts leader. David was a dedicated husband, dad, grandpa, and Santa's helper. He will be missed by all who knew him. He leaves to cherish fond memories his wife, Phyllis Arnsman of Quincy; two sons, Steve D. Arnsman and his wife, Diane, of Mendon and Douglas D. Arnsman of Quincy; two daughters, Judith D. Eckerly and her husband, Dave, of Macomb and Lorie E. Schwartz and her husband, Rob, of St. Louis, Mo.; 13 grandchildren, Daniel R. Arnsman and his wife, Tricia, of Quincy, Luke S. Arnsman and his wife, Mandi, of Pekin, Jessica D. Kretzer and her husband, Michael, of Mendon, Joshua D. Arnsman of Mendon, Caleb R. Arnsman of Mendon, Adam L. Edwards of the U.S. Army, Ashley L. Edwards of Macomb, Cathy J. Edwards of Macomb, Brian D. Edwards of Decatur, Chloe R. Arnsman of Quincy, Taylor L. Arnsman of Quincy, Bradley Ian Gabel and his wife, Missy, of Canton, Mo., and Kristi Schwartz of St. Louis; 12 great-grandchildren, Ashlyn and Blake Arnsman of Quincy, Delaney and Atley Arnsman of Pekin, Alyssa, Christopher, and Zoey Edwards of Macomb, Connor Edwards of Pana and Teagan, Brayden, and Zayden Gabel of Canton. He also is survived by one brother, Rich Arnsman, of Payson, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday in First Congregational Church of Mendon with Pastor Jack Perdue conducting. There will be no burial. Cremation rites have been accorded. VISITATION: Memorial visitation 4-8 p.m. Tuesday in the Hunter Funeral Home, Mendon. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Congregational Church of Mendon or charity of donor's choice. ONLINE CONDOLENCES: hunterfh.com. ARRANGEMENTS: Hunter Funeral Home, Mendon. Condolences may be expressed online at www.whig.com.