David Harry Doetsch

David Harry Doetsch obituary, Belleville, IL

David Harry Doetsch

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David Doetsch Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kurrus Funeral Home - Belleville on Dec. 23, 2025.
David Harry Doetsch, 81, of Belleville, IL, born Saturday, January 1, 1944, in Belleville, IL, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025 at Memorial Hospital West in Belleville, Il.

David was the owner of Dave's Pharmacy in Breese, IL. He was a member of First United Presbyterian Church-Belleville IL and NCPA/JC's, and Lion's Club.

He was preceded in death by his:

Parents: Clarence and Helen C., nee Stricker, Doetsch
Brother: Ron Doetsch

Surviving are his:

Wife: Vicki S., nee Schlich, Doetsch of Belleville, IL
Daughters

Diana (Marco) Alarcon of Belleville, IL
Jessica Grimmett (Shabazz Williams) of Belleville, IL

Grandchildren

Alex (fiancee Savannah)
Adriana
Isabel
Trinity
Joel (Audrey)
Claudia
Mia

Great grandchilson: Vincent Doetsch
Brother: Kenneth (Dorothy) Doetsch of Springfield, IL
Dear nieces and nephews

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Belleville Area Humane Society or Donor's Choice.

Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 29, 2025, at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville,IL.

Services: Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 29, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home , with Rev. Doug Stewart officiating. Private Interment at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL.

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Kurrus Funeral Home

1773 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL 62223

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Dec

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Funeral service

7:00 p.m.

Kurrus Funeral Home

1773 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL 62223

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