David G. Lay age 61 of DeKalb, IL died on Tuesday October 16, 2012 in the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. Born on October 26, 1950 in DeKalb, IL, he was the son of George T. and Waunita (Allen) Lay.

Dave owned and operated Dave?s Lawn Care in DeKalb since 2006; he has lived in the DeKalb community his entire life and graduated from DeKalb High School in 1968. Dave was a member of the DeKalb Moose #586, American Legion Post 2910, Forty and Eight Volture 207, and a Life and Charter Member of Am Vets #90.

Dave was a truly loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He cherished his time with his family and his loyal dog, Bandit. He loved drives with his wife in their corvette on any given afternoon. He was a true green thumb, and gardening was his passion and it brought him so much enjoyment, sometimes more than the chocolate he loved. There was always a sparkle in his eye when he heard his granddaughter say "pepaw". She adored him. He considered his rummy buddies a part time job at the vets club. Playing cards with them always made him smile. Dave was so loved bay all and he will be eternally missed and his witty truly amazing personality will never be forgotten.

Survivors include: wife and best friend: Cheryl of DeKalb, daughter: Dana Lay of Plainfield, step-children: Adam and Kelsey Grubbs of DeKalb, granddaughter: Addyson Lay of Plainfield, cousin: Wilma Cutlit of Nashville, TN, and his long time friend: Paul Kallembach of DeKalb. Preceded in death by: parents.

Private family graveside service will be held on Saturday October 20, 2012 in Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb. Burial will full military honors will be provided by the DeKalb V.F.W., Am Vets, and the American Legion. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family in care of Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home. 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.

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