David Lynn Stern's Obituary
David Lynn ‘Dave” Stern, 68, of Decatur, Illinois passed away at 8:25 A.M. on Friday (01-27-2023) in St, Mary’s Hospital Decatur, Illinois.
Dave was born on August 4, 1954, in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Paul H. Stern, Jr, and Joan E. (Williams) Stern.
Dave started working in 1974 for Caterpillar in Decatur, Illinois and worked there until he passed away. During the period of working at Caterpillar he also worked at Fed Ex in Decatur, Illinois and Midwest Sign in Canton, Ohio. He loved horseback riding, doing auto restoration, and fixing up and restoring rental properties.
He is survived by his Aunt Carolyn Lloyd and Uncle Melvin Lloyd of North Canton, Ohio; Cousin Cheryl Yingling of North Canton, Ohio; Sister Deborah (Stern) Pate of Boody, Illinois; nephew Hardy Pate, Jr., niece Tracy Pate (John) Charlton and great niece Bryanna Roy; Special Friend Chuck Lee Rowcliffe of Decatur, Illinois and his son Chad, and five grandchildren.
Dave is preceded in death by his Paternal grandparents: Paul H. Stern, Sr. And Hattie M. (Koscesa) Stern; Maternal grandparents: Arthur Williams and Hazel (Meadows) Williams; his parents Paul and Joan; and brother-in-law Hardy Pate Sr.
A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday (02-04-2023) at Graceland Cemetery Decatur, Illinois.
Condolences may be left at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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