Photo courtesy of Finch Funeral Home - DeKalb
Jan 20, 1954 - Jul 15, 2025
I have known Dave my whole life. We grew up together where our first cousins were our best friends and where family gatherings at Gram’s shaped our lives. Our childhood was a wonderful time in our lives. God bless us everyone ✝
Susan (Heal) Culbertson
July 17, 2025 | Neffs, PA | Family
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Dave was always friendly & very knowledgeable out at Sugar Shores. Please keep his memories, lessons & stories active, so that he may live on within all of you. May God’s Grace, Love & Strength be with Kim, the family & all his friends as they grieve this great loss.
Rest in God’s Eternal Peace Dave. Maryellen
Maryellen Paris Smith
July 17, 2025 | Rockford, IL
Dave was like a brother to me, Tina loved the time we spent at the Malta motel. I'm gonna miss you Digger. Rest in peace brother
I'll see you when I get there.
Carlos and Tina Raices
July 17, 2025 | Reddick, FL | Friend
So odd to think that 20 years ago my Mom and I were buying our sites at Sugar Shores from Dave. Always a big smile, an understanding glance, and laughter that was contagious. He will be missed tremendously!
Beth Dix
July 17, 2025 | Sycamore, IL | Friend
Digger was one of the first campers that we met at Sugar Shores. He showed us around the campground. Now we have been friends since 2006 and love kidding around, watching the groups of friends playing bags. Our heart goes out to Kim and the family, We will miss his humor and talking around the table at their site. Love Maureen & Jerry Edelman
July 16, 2025
Dave and I are very sad hearing Dave’s passing. God bless the family.
Kathy Murphy
July 16, 2025 | Palatine, IL | Friend
We are very saddened by the passing of Dave. Praying for peace and comfort for the family.
Ann & Mike Crowell
July 16, 2025 | Whitmore Lake, MI | Friend
Many memories of playing horseshoes on Sunday afternoons, Digger always took my money on those days. Could never beat him at shoes. Rest in Peace Digger. You will be missed. I’ll remember those days forever.
Steve and Shari Ackeret
July 16, 2025 | Lake Wales, FL | Friend
Anyone who knew Digger knew they had an immediate friend. We shared so many laughs together, and played so many games of horseshoes and bags (and he pretty much always won)! Sending lots of prayers, love and hugs to Kim and Jack and the rest of the family. I'll miss you so much Digger. Love, Blondie.
Joelle McCullar
July 16, 2025 | Lake In The Hills, IL | Friend
David P. Bodda
David P. Bodda 71, of Durand, IL formerly of DeKalb, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his home. He was born January 20, 1954 in Rochelle, IL and was the son of Norman and Ruth Maria (Heal) Bodda.
Dave graduated from DeKalb High School in 1972, proud of the community that shaped him. On May 15, 2014, he married Kim L. Herrmann, in Sycamore, IL, a day filled with laughter, love, and new beginnings.
A skilled and hardworking carpenter, Dave poured his heart into his craft, building not only with his hands but with care and integrity that left a lasting mark across the DeKalb area.
Outside of work, Dave found joy in life’s simple pleasures. He loved casting a line on quiet fishing trips, spending sunny afternoons on the golf course, tossing horseshoes with friends at his favorite place Sugar Shores, He loved cheering passionately for his favorite teams, especially the Chicago Bears and White Sox. His love for sports ran deep, but it was the moments spent sharing those games with loved ones that meant the most to him.
Survivors include wife Kim of Durand, children; Jack (Fiancé Bethany) Bodda of Illinois and Marie Bodda (Partner Joel) of Colorado. Grandson Sawyer, five stepchildren, and ten step grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Richard Bodda.
No services at this time, cremation rites have been entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.
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