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David Columbe Obituary
David Ray Columbe, 72 years, passed away on August 3, 2023 at Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg.
He was born on October 19, 1950 in Linton, the son of Joseph Y. and Edna Mae (Raub) Columbe.
He is survived by his two brothers, Robert W., Manilla and Joe S. (Eleanor), Milroy; his twin sister Diane (George) Kospsick, Gambier, Ohio; 2 nieces: Danielle Mason, Channelview, Texas; Andrea (Will) Pender, Dallas, Texas, and nephew, Mitchell Columbe, Plymouth; a great-niece, Erica Mason & a great-nephew, Evan Mason.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
David graduated from Rushville Consolidated High School in 1969. In 1971, he received his Associates Degree in Distributive Education from Vincennes University.
In 2005, David retired from the family business, Rush County Stone Company, Inc., where he worked with his brothers.
David enjoyed classic cars and was a 51 year member of the Classic Thunderbird Club International Early Birds of Hoosierland, and the Lincoln and Continental Owners Club Hoosier Region.
David never met a stranger and always had a beautiful smile that never quit.
Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Monday, August 14, 2023, at the funeral home with the Rev. Charles Jordan, Pastor of Evangelical United Church of Christ, officiating.
Interment will be in the Moscow Cemetery in Rush County.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rush County Community Foundation, Boys Scouts of America Fund, 117 N. Main St., Rushville, Indiana 46173.
Online condolences may be shared with David's family at www.freemanfamily funeralhomes.com.
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Elaine Sholty
August 12, 2023
Deepest condolences to your entire family, Eleanor.
Elaine Sholty
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SCOTT MULLINS
August 10, 2023
Joe-I want to express my sorrow at the loss of your brother, David. I never got the chance to talk to him about fishing the lakes on your property, which you had mentioned to me years ago. We will keep you and your family in our prayers......Scott Mullins
Richard & Dorothy Mahan
August 8, 2023
We would see David at different times at lunch, and he was always friendly and liked to talk.
Betty Jean Norregaard
August 7, 2023
David was my cousin and so fun to visit with. He was a sweet boy and had a delightful laugh. One of my earliest memories of him was when he was around 6 years old he stood on the sidewalk of his Linton, Indiana home and could name the year, make and model of every car that went past his home. Rest in Peace my dear! Betty Jean Norregaard
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