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David Sulzberger Obituary

David Sulzberger

October 9, 1966 - August 13, 2024

HEYWORTH, IL – David A. Sulzberger, 57, of Heyworth, IL, passed away at 10:55 a.m., on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m., to 7:00 p.m., on Friday, August 16, 2024, at St. Luke Union Church in Bloomington, IL. An additional visitation will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the church from 10:00 a.m., to 12:00 p.m., and will be followed by a Celebration of Life service beginning at 12:00 p.m., with Rev. Dr. Andy Gifford officiating. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington, IL, is assisting the family with arrangements.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Greenwood Cemetery in Muscatine, IA. A fellowship reception will follow at Grace Lutheran Church in Muscatine.

Memorial contributions may be left to "The David Sulzberger Memorial Scholarship" or to St. Luke's Church.

David was born on October 9, 1966, in Muscatine, IA, a son to Lonnie G. and Janet A. (Greene) Sulzberger. He was married to Kristine (Meredith) Sulzberger, who preceded him in death on October 27, 2013. He was also preceded in death by his parents.

Surviving is his sister, Debbi Sulzberger of Phoenix, AZ; two nephews, Jordan A. Chelf, and Jake A. Sulzberger; and his niece, Courtnaey J. Chelf.

David's life was devoted to music, and he found immense joy in sharing his passion with others, both as a teacher and a church musician. His music was his way of spreading happiness.

To read David's extended obituary or to leave his family an online condolence, please visit kiblerbradyruestman.com.
Published by The Muscatine Journal on Aug. 16, 2024.

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Angelo

August 16, 2024

be at peace, david. thank you for being a great teacher to the music kids at metcalf and uhigh, including my own. you and your music and your great talent will be missed.

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Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

St. Luke Union Church

Bloomington, IL

Aug

17

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Luke Union Church

Bloomington, IL

Aug

17

Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m.

St. Luke Union Church

Bloomington, IL

Aug

20

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Greenwood Cemetery

Muscatine, IA

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Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home

1104 N. Main St., Bloomington, IL 61701

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