David A. Kivisto

David A. Kivisto age 57, of Leaf River died Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL.  He was born November 4, 1960 in DeKalb, IL and was the son of Toivo and Mary Irene (O'Hare) Kivisto.

David graduated from DeKalb High School in 1978 and attended NIU for one year before heading to flight school in Arizona. David was licensed private pilot. He then attended Rock Valley College of Aviation receiving an Airframe & Powerplant certification and an Associate Degree in Applied Science in 1987. David then attended Central Connecticut State University where he received a Bachelor Degree in Industrial Technology in 2000. David was product release agent for jet engine parts at Woodward Governor in Rockford. David had also worked for Pratt and Whitney in Connecticut as a Jet Engine Assembler and Inspector from 1989-2003. He enjoyed woodworking which was his passion, and loved watching his beloved Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Bears.

Survivors include: wife: Sharon of Leaf River, sons: Erik, Konur, and Isak, all of Leaf River, brothers: Ronald (Laura) Kivisto of Sterling, Terrance (Jonna) Kivisto of Crystal Lake, sisters: Cheryl Kivisto-McCoy of Sycamore, Angela (Tom) Kurth of Rochelle, sister-in-law: Kathy Kivisto, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, and brothers: Gary and Kevin.

Funeral service will be held on Monday April 23, 2018 at 12:00 PM in the Finch Funeral Home with Pastor Rob Hamilton of Rochelle United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held on Monday April 23, 2018 at 10:00AM till the time of the service in the funeral home. Cremation will follow services at Finch Crematory and burial of cremains will be at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to: Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.