David A. Dunn

1940 - 2021

David A. Dunn, age 80, a resident of Carillon of Plainfield and a former 44-year resident of Naperville, IL, passed away on August 13, 2021. He was born on September 28, 1940 in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Josephine "Jo" Dunn; his loving daughters, Jennifer (Jeff) Walsdorf and Susan "Sue" (Jeff) Ackerberg; his cherished grandchildren, Meghann and David Walsdorf; dear in-laws, James and Alice Valancius; nephews James, Joseph and David Valancius, and niece Vicky Valancius-Mangel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Pearl Dunn. Dave graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Civil Engineering and started his 55 plus year career at Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory/Professional Service Industries as a college intern in 1961. He started as a part-time technician and worked his way up to District Manager of the Chicago area and eventually Senior Vice President of the Chicago region. In 2007 Dave retired from full-time work and accepted an assignment in the corporate office as PSI's Quality Assurance Manager. He was a member of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers, American Welding Society, and American Society for Nondestructive Testing, as well as a Fellow in the American Society of Civil Engineers. Dave was Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Midwest College of Engineering 1981-1982, and was granted the honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering Management by Midwest College in 1988. Dave enjoyed visiting with his grandchildren in Houston, and spending the winters in their Fort Myers home. Until a few years ago, he and Jo were avid campers and particularly enjoyed the Michigan parks. His hobbies included traveling, cooking, photography and reading, as well as working Sudoku and crossword puzzles. Per the family's request services were private. Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Naperville was entrusted with arrangements. For information please call 630/355-0213 or visit www.friedrichjones.com