MESSERLY, David Edward 1947-2020

MESSERLY, ALLEN, BLOCK

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 3/11/2020 at 16:56:48

David Edward Messerly, 73, of Finchford, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, March 2, 2020. He was born January 28, 1947, in Cedar Falls, son of John and Kathryn (Allen) Messerly. David grew up and attended schools in Cedar Falls graduating with the Cedar Falls High School Class of 1965. He attended Iowa State University where he studied Geology until his enlistment in the United State Marine Corp in January 1968. David received an honorable discharge in May 1969, then joined the Marine Corp Reserve until January of 1974. He returned to college at the University of Northern Iowa and received his Bachelor of Arts in December of 1974.

On July 31, 1976, David was united in marriage to Rita Block at First United Methodist Church of Cedar Falls. A hard worker, he farmed near Finchford for many years in addition to working third shift for Bertch Cabinets until his retirement in July 2018.

David was preceded in death by his parents; and an infant brother. He is survived by Rita, his wife of 43 years; his children: Stephany (Kevin) Kleinheksel of Waterloo, Joshua Messerly of Ankeny, and Isaiah (Brooke) Messerly of Taylors Falls, MN; 5 grandchildren: Kelsey (Nick) Paulsen of Waterloo, Jordyn and Bradyn Kleinheksel of Waterloo, and Isabella and Eli Messerly of Taylors Falls, MN; 2 brothers, John (Susan) Messerly of Altus, OK and Dean (Michelle) Messerly of Conrad, IA; 3 sisters, Mary Lou (Gordon) Eastman of Janesville, Margaret (Dan) Lee of Waterloo, and Sarah (Bob) O’Malley of Bella Vista, AR; and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends.

David’s funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Finchford Community Bible Church. His visitation will be from 4 – 7:00 pm on Friday, March 6, 2020, at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home and an hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation and condolences may be left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com.

David enjoyed cobbling equipment together, particularly, rebuilding old tractors and was a member at Antique Acres John Deere Tractor Club. He was a good story teller and had a great sense of humor. David was a member of the Gideons and AMVETS Post 49 of Cedar Falls. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, but above all else he was devoted to his family.

Source: Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home