David B. Souders
Of Arlington Heights

David B. Souders was born on March 31, 1939 in Normal to Clifford and Julia (nee O'Brien) Souders. He passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in Arlington Heights.

David grew up in many towns across the Midwest and treasured his traditional, wholesome upbringing the rest of his life. After a time at the University of Rochester (NY), David proudly served in the Air Force as a technician with the Strategic Air Command, working on aircraft such as KC-135 and B-52.

He then embarked on a career as an electronics repairman and then a talented computer programmer.

Second to his love for his family was his passion for playing classical piano and classical music. He performed with the Bloomingdale players club, Harper College piano ensemble and at various nursing homes. His favorite piece was Rhapsody in Blue.

David also was an avid editorial writer, having his strong opinions on national, local and Arlington Hts politics published numerous times in the Daily Herald.

In his later years, he was a discharge volunteer at Northwest Community Hospital and read many military suspense novels.

David is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary Jo (nee Herff); his children, Brian (Terese) Souders and Janelle M. Warnick; his grandchildren, Henry D. Souders and Jane A. Souders; his brothers, William (Barbara) Souders and Edward (Lillian) Souders; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Jeffrey R. Souders; and his brother, Richard Souders.

Visitation from 12:00 pm until the time of services at 4:00 pm, Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Interment private.


 

Glueckert Funeral Home