David John Lindstrom

David John Lindstrom, 88, of Peoria, Arizona, passed peacefully into his eternal rest on Friday, March 6, 2026. He was born on February 8, 1938, in Racine, Wisconsin, to Arthur Lindstrom and Rose Krejcha. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Gene; his sister, Katie; his grandson, Jeremy; and his beloved wife, Charlotte. He is survived by his three sons, Steve (with Patriece), Scott, and Tony (with Susan); five grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.

At the age of 17, David enlisted in the United States Navy. At 18, he married Charlotte, whom he fondly called the “love of his life.” He served his country for more than 20 years, entering the Navy in March 1955 and retiring in September 1975. During his distinguished career, David served three years on surface ships before attending nuclear power school and training. He went on to serve aboard three submarines: the USS Robert E. Lee, USS Nathan Hale, and USS Swordfish. His service included deployments during both the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. Over the course of his career, he rose to the rank of Master Chief Machinist’s Mate, then concluded his service as a Force Master Chief of Comsubpac in Pearl Harbor. Following his Naval career, David went on to became a Startup Engineer for fossil fuel and nuclear power plants.

David’s entire career reflected the kind of man he was. He approached his work, his family, and his life with dedication and determination. While he served his country proudly, the most important roles he held were those at home. He was a loyal husband, a proud father, and in his later years, a man deeply committed to his faith. His faith gave him peace, purpose, and hope. It also gave him the courage to face the transition from his earthly life to his eternal rest, often reflected in his simple but powerful mantra: “God’s will be done.”

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