Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Ballwin, Missouri
Aug 3, 1961 – Sep 21, 2020 (Age 59)
David T. Starzyk
(August 03, 1961 - September 21, 2020)
On Monday, September 21, 2020, David T. Starzyk, loving husband, son, father, and Papa passed away.
David was born to Theodore and Gloria Starzyk in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Sally (Schwieder) Starzyk. A loving brother to Debi Starzyk, Donna Lindner (John), and Darren Starzyk (Amy); a beloved father to Nicole Starzyk, Megan (Jerome) Dorhauer, and Natalie Starzyk (Garrett); a loving Papa to Jerome Francis III and Nicholas David, his namesake; a loving brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, and beloved friend to many.
Dave and Sally were married for 35 wonderful years and lived life to the fullest. They met in college, and it was love at first sight. The pair took their wedding vows very seriously and they became one. Their everlasting love remained steadfast in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. The love Dave had for his family was unmatched.
Dave was a devout Christian who lived his life in the service of others. He was a loving, kind, and compassionate man who lived his life for his family and friends. He never met a stranger. His love, faithfulness, and kind spirit will be remembered by many.
Dave’s passions included spending time with his four girls and two grandsons, coaching various sports (with a side of ice cream after each practice), and golfing with his brother-in-laws. His best bud was his grandson, Rome, with whom he shared a birthday.
Dave attended Rosary High School and eventually went on to UMR (currently Missouri S&T), where he studied Engineering Management and became a founding father for his fraternity, Sigma Chi. Dave dedicated 35 years to Boeing as a Project Manager and made many friendships during his career.
Dave was preceded in death by his father, Theodore Starzyk; his mother-in-law, Theresa Schwieder; his father-in-law, G. Edward Schwieder; and his sister-in-laws, Nancy Baker and Sandy Hampe.
Services: Funeral service at The Crossing at Grant's Trail, 2760 Union Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Interment Steelville City Cemetery, 2 p.m. If desired, contributions may be made to Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, MO 65565; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Shriners Hospitals for Children - St. Louis. Visitation at the SCHRADER FAMILY CENTER, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Friday 4-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
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Dear Sally and family,
My heart is broken for you all and I am at a loss for words but I do know David will always be close at heart. He was so kind and considerate. I am fortunate to have been blessed to have known him and will remember his soft spoken voice and smile. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. XOXO
Rene' Morrissey
October 06, 2020 | MO | Friend
Sally, I am so very sorry for your loss. I am honored that I got to meet him when your family grew.(Honey)
Honey Baumann
September 28, 2020 | Ellisville, MO | Friend
My heart is broken. David was my co-worker. David was a wonderful person. He is the kind of person that we need more around, not less. He was the kind of person that you always wanted to be around. He would always say something humorous and make us laugh when things got tense. He always knew what to do when there were no answers. He always wanted to be a better man, even though he already was. When things got emotional, he always leaned in and provided support. When I lost my first child,...
Cindy Buschmann
September 27, 2020 | Wildwood, MO | Coworker
Worked with David at AG Edwards several years back. He was great to work with and I’m sad to hear of his passing. My thoughts are with his family.
Jeff Gudermuth
September 25, 2020 | St. Louis, MO | Coworker
Our deepest condolences to the Starzyk family.
Dave was a wonderful man that was taken too soon! We hope you can find peace and you can celebrate the beautiful life he had.
All our love and prayers,
Jen & Shawn Clark
Jen Clark
September 25, 2020 | WILDWOOD, MO | Friend
I was so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Dave was one of the best manager I had in my 40+ years at Boeing. I worked with him through all of the different health issues he encountered in his last few years at Boeing. With each challenge, he always returned with a positive spirit, a calming trust, and a stronger faith in God. Throughout, he stayed engaged and open with the team, helping and mentoring where needed, always looking out for the team and possible ways to help us work through any of...
Lois Wyse
September 25, 2020 | Sammamish, WA | Coworker
Sad to hear a brother and Boeing teammate has lost the good fight. It is truly amazing how fast the time goes by. It seems like yesterday when I was hanging out in Tom Dancu and Dave’s dorm room and they started recruiting me and my roommate about getting involved in starting a local chapter of Sigma Chi at Rolla. Little did I know that saying “sure, that sounds cool. I’m in” would lead to a lifetime of connections and friendships that span marriages, raising families and ultimately saying...
Dennis Roberts
September 25, 2020 | Wildwood, MO | Classmate
My heart is heavy for the loss of a great soul and thoughtful friend in Dave. In the many years that I’ve known and worked with Dave, he always portrayed a strong faith in God and respect for everyone with a genuine desire to seek understanding of the feelings and perspectives of others. I’ve had numerous sessions at “Dr. Dave’s” desk bending his ear or letting off steam for some minor issue or another, and not once did he dismiss it as frivolous, which in retrospect probably was! He...
Denise Holiman
September 25, 2020 | Kirkwood, MO
So sorry that we could not be there, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Danny & Melinda Medlock
September 25, 2020 | Salem, MO
