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David Shelly Obituary

SPRINGFIELD - David Shelly, 56, of Springfield died at 2 a.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2010.

He was born January 17, 1954, in Springfield, to the late John and Jeanne Douglas Shelly. He was a member of Third Presbyterian Church.

A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at Oak Ridge Cemetery, with Pastor Brent Mitchell officiating.

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Published by The State Journal-Register on Apr. 21, 2010.

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Phil and Arlene Marcus

January 27, 2023

Was thinking about Dave and googled his name and found out about his passing. Sorry to hear it, I knew Dave thru work, playing volleyball with him and socializing with him. I moved away in 1983 to Florida. R.I.P. Dave from a friend.

Patrick Williams

April 25, 2010

I met David at the wrestling matches at Lanphier close to thirty years ago. Used to see him once in awhile at Shop n Save and he always had time to talk,at least for a few minutes.

will farnam

April 24, 2010

dave you were the greatest friend and wrestling manager i man could ever had. i know that you will make sure that all the schmuucks and palookas will stay out of the way when the greatest tag team in the world the irish revolution meets again in heaven. you will definitely be missed.

love always and forever


your boy
will aka seamus

an old friend

April 23, 2010

David, thanks for the memories. Rest in peace.

Anthony Kendall

April 23, 2010

Dave was a passionate man who loved his friends dearly.

I first met him about 6 years ago when he called when one of our commerical aired during Raw. He must've kept me on the phone for an hour. Heh. I'd do anything to shoot the breeze with him like that now.


He was one of the nicest people I've ever met and a positive rock amongst a sea of negativity at all times.


Love ya, man. You will be missed, but never forgotten.

robin heuer

April 22, 2010

David, You were my first friend when i moved to Springfield and i can never thank you enough for all that you did for me, You are and will always be my best friend , Dave i love you and i miss you very much . We will meet again one day soon ,, Go in peace my friend. robin

Will Burpee

April 22, 2010

I first met David seven years ago. He never hesitated if I needed a favor. Sometimes I felt I might be imposing on him, but even if I was he was always there. I'll miss his wit and his knowledge. I don't know how formally educated he was, but he seemed to know at least a little about almost anything. I know this life hasn't always been easy for him, and hope he's in a better place now.

robert pinkston

April 22, 2010

I met dave in the old days when pro wrestling was at lanphier, and later when we both worked for a local fed.

dave was funny and very kind person to me and to all who met him. i and so many others will miss him.

Take care dave till we meet again, you may be gone, but you will never be forgotten.

Barbie Gottschalk

April 22, 2010

david is one of the nicest guy i have ever known. when i was depressed he would always get me laughing no matter what it was about he got me laughing. he knew ho to make some one laugh when they were upset. he was so sweet. i am going to miss him very much.

Larry Jennings

April 22, 2010

Dave,

You always said the world belonged to your boys...and the one thing I want you to know is the it wouldn't have belonged to us without your advice and fatherly love....Your Boys(Les Will and I) will always remember everyhting you went through for us...Thank you my friend...See you on the other side

Dave DeWall

April 21, 2010

I considered Dave a good friend as well as a valued former co-worker. Shared a lot of laughs with him. Take care, Dave, from one of your former "Lobby Loafers" crew.

Chris Bax

April 21, 2010

The Lion's Den at the Armory will no longer hear his roar. Dave was The Man to call upon for officiating volleyball.

richard Spiker

April 21, 2010

David is a wounderfull nice person and he will be messed. Tammy,Stephen,Richard,Patricia Spiker

April 21, 2010

A man who truly loved them business and the boys in it

Shirley Gerdes @ Acceptance Ins

April 21, 2010

Only new David from being his automobile insurance agent and just saw him and so sorry for everyone's loss he was a nice man...

noel minor

April 21, 2010

thankful to have had the pleasure of knowing you. you will not be forgotten!

IRIS MEEKER

April 21, 2010

David was a wonderful person and a good neighbor to know. He was taken from us much too soon. I'll miss him very much

April 21, 2010

I meet dave at the wrestling matches and away from the ring .He was one of the nicest i have ever meet. iam blessed to have knows him. The Zeidler Family

Steven Lucas

April 21, 2010

I was surprised to hear that he had passed. He had an excellent ability to come up with one-liners, wisecracks, and insults to rile up a crowd when he played his character at wrestling events around central Illinois. Farewell.

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