David M. Mecklenburg

David Mark Mecklenburg, 56, of Rockford, went to be with his Lord, on June 13, 2024, following a hiking accident at St. Mary's Glacier, while on vacation in Colorado with his family. He was born in Montgomery, AL on Feb. 9, 1968.
He married Nanette Law of Stillman Valley, on March 16, 1991 at First Evangelical Free Church of Rockford. They lived their entire married lives and raised their children in Rockford.
David moved to Rockford in 1981 with his parents and brother, after living in Troy, Alabama; Pensacola, Florida; DeKalb, Illinois; and Canton, Missouri.
In high school, David was a track and cross-country standout, earning a state cross-country second place team medal in 1984, for which he was later inducted into the Guilford Sports Hall of Fame.
David graduated from Rockford Guildford High School as Salutatorian of the Class of 1986. He earned his BA in Economics (with honors) from the University of Illinois in 1990.
Upon graduation, he worked at Home Bank, of Rockford, then completed his MBA from Northern Illinois University in 1993. In 1994, David embarked on a stellar 30-year career with Stillman Bank, rising from Marketing Coordinator to Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at the time of his death. He also served on the Stillman Valley Economic Development Committee and was pursuing certification from the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking.
A deep and devout Christian, David accepted the Lord early in life, at age 8, at home, and walked his Lord's path daily as a husband, father, son, brother, uncle, businessman, and community citizen.
Six years of scouting instilled in him a tremendous love of the outdoors, trail hiking and family excursions. He also loved the beach, a good steak and any and all time with his family.
Because of his Alabama roots, David was an avid Crimson Tide supporter and fan. When his two sons graduated from the University of Alabama earning their bachelors and master's degrees, his love of UA only intensified.
He is survived by his wife (Nanette); sons, David Matthew of Birmingham, AL and William John of Jackson, MS; parents John and Kathy of Rockford; brother Brian (Aphrodite) of Rockford; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at First Evangelical Free Church of Rockford with Pastor Chuck Rife officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:45 prior to the service. Burial in Arlington Memorial Cemetery of Rockford.
The family wishes to thank the Stillman Bank community for their support and many acts of kindness.
The family would also like to thank the Alpine Rescue Team, Cedar Creek Coroner and Sheriff's Department. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the Alpine Rescue Team, PO Box 934, Evergreen, CO, 80437 or to the family.
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