David R. Bush, 95, of DeKalb, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 5, 2014 at Lincolnshire Place, Sycamore. He was a resident there following a stroke he suffered in May, 2011.

Dave was born in DeKalb, Illinois on April 4, 1918 to Clarence and Cora (Martin) Bush. He married Anna Margaret (Cook) on May 4, 1945 in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Dave obtained his realtor?s license in 1951, was a founding member of the DeKalb County Board of Realtors, and the owner of Dave Bush Real Estate. He was a graduate of DeKalb Township High School class of 1936, an 85 year member of The First Congregational Church of DeKalb, a member of the DeKalb County Shrine Club, and a life member of the DeKalb Elks Club.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Lincolnshire Place for their professional care and devotion. Since the passing of his wife, Margaret in 2003, Dave especially enjoyed his morning coffee group at The Junction, the Saturday lunch bunch at the Knights of Columbus, and weekly visits from fellow classmate, John Nolan.

Dave is survived by daughters Anne (Chuck) Quinlan and Sharon (Jim) Rhoades both of DeKalb, grandchildren Tim (Beth) Quinlan of DeKalb, Lisa (Kevin) Brown of Elburn, Kristina (Ryan) Walter of Sugar Grove, and Melissa (Zach) Beck of DeKalb. Great grandchildren Kaitlyn and Everly Quinlan, Audra, Brooklyn and Brady Brown, Andrew, Ethan, and Lauren Walter, Lily, Gabrielle, and Madelyn Beck. Also special friend, Eldina Oberg.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Margaret, in December 2003.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 12:00pm at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in DeKalb with Pastor Joseph Gastiger officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 8, 2014 from 10:00am -11:30am with a Masonic Service at 11:30am. Luncheon will follow funeral service at the church. A private burial will be held at Fairview Park Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the family in care of the funeral home to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 758-3841.

Service:
Wednesday, January 8, 2014

12:00 pm

First Congregational United Church of Christ in DeKalb
Visitation:
Wednesday, January 8, 2014

10:00 am - 11:30 am

First Congregational United Church of Christ in DeKalb