David Allen Read

1959 - 2019

BORN

1959

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home

135 E. Lincoln St.

Seneca, Illinois

David Read Obituary

David Allen Read

Born: December 7, 1959; in Streator, IL

Died: January 15, 2019; in Seneca, IL

David Allen Read, 59, of Seneca, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Memorial Services were held at 10:00 Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Our Savoir's Lutheran Church in Seneca, Rev. Kris Zierke officiated.

Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home has been entrusted with his cremation rites.

David was born December 7, 1959, in Streator, Illinois. He was the son of Mary Ann (Kelly) and Jerry Winsor. He married Patricia Kelley July 19, 1980 in Seneca, Illinois. David was a Union Carpenter for Local 916. He enjoyed spending time with his family, grandkids, and friends. His hobbies included boating, flying remote control airplanes, and building. He was best at making everyone laugh and making the most out of life. He will be missed greatly by all.

He is survived by his loving wife, Patty; four children, Seth (Brianne) Read, Jared (Megan) Read, Grant (Vanessa) Read, Savanah (Phil) Jones; eleven grandchildren, Madi, Hudson, Cooper, Oliver, Shepherd, Faye, Clive, Kinser, Mack, Liam, and Stella; his father, Jerry Winsor; four siblings, Dan (Tracy), Mary Lynn (Junior) Cole, Jim (Rhonda), Monica (Joe) Hoelscher; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ann Winsor.

The online guest book may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.ottawafuneralhome.com

Published by Morris Herald-News on Jan. 22, 2019.
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My condolences to the family. Continue to rely on God and know that he hears prayers,Isaiah 59:1.

January 22, 2019

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home

January 22, 2019

Dave was a really good friend to Jan and myself we had a lot of great times.
We will miss just hangin out and riding on the river you always brightened up
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Keith & Jan

Keith and Jan Dillow

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January 19, 2019

Dave, I'm sure going to miss you just thinking about some of the times we had when you were working with me.

richard guske

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January 19, 2019

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January 18, 2019

a loved one

January 18, 2019

What a great person that will always be missed. Always making every one laugh. I had some great times with Dave. All you guys are in my thoughts and prayers.

Bobb'o Wise

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January 18, 2019

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