David Uckotter

1949 - 2026

David Albert Uckotter, 76, husband of Donna Uckotter, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Covington, Kentucky to the late Joseph and Anna Kundek Uckotter.

Dave earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Thomas Moore College and the University of Dayton, and later received his Master's degree from Purdue University. Dave spent many years serving as Director of Engineering for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and later worked for CDP Engineers.

Dave had a deep love for gardening, as reflected in the beauty of his home, and he earned his Master Gardener certification through the Fayette County Extension Office. He generously gave his time volunteering at his church, as well as with the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. He also enjoyed woodworking and fishing, but most of all, cherished the time he spent with his family.

He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Newman Center at the University of Kentucky.

Dave will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Donna Myers Uckotter, children, Debbie Walchli (Steve) Stuckey, Larry (Pat) Walchli, Scott Walchli, Maria Walchli Dunlop, Laura Walchli (George) Cole, Jenny Walchli (Brian) Wilson, Andy (Emily) Uckotter, Matt (Jamie Mason) Uckotter, siblings Ken (Diane) Uckotter, Dan (Patti) Uckotter, Tim Uckotter, Mary Uckotter, grandchildren, Breanna (Rocky) Knuth, Brittany (Andy) Barlow, Ashley (Lance) Townsend, Hana Walchli, Carter (Samantha) Walchli, Steven Walchli, Riley Dunlop, Ellie Dunlop, Tessa Dunlop, Zac Clucus, Mira Bisesi, Julia Bisesi, Joshua (Samantha) Wilson, Jared (Mikayla) Wilson, Molly Wilson, Emily Wilson, great grandchildren, Ashton Madry, Cruz Knuth, Avery Barlow, Keegan Barlow, Karley Hildrith, Troy Hildrith, Larkin Hildrith, Charlotte Walchli, step grandchildren, Nathan Stuckey, Jeremy Stuckey, Cassee Stuckey Williams, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home, 161 Broadway St., Versailles, KY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 pm, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Holy Spirit Catholic Newman Center at UK, with Father Gene Contadina SM, Officiating. Burial will follow at Lexington Cemetery, where pallbearers will be Carter Walchli, Steven Walchli, Riley Dunlop, Zac Clucus, Joshua Wilson, and Jared Wilson. Memorial Contributions are suggested to Fayette County Master Gardner Classes, 1140 Harry Sykes Way, Lexington, KY 40504, or Bluegrass Care Navigators, 1733 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40504. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and leave messages of condolence on Dave's tribute wall at www.BlackburnandWard.com.