David Leroy Dacus
David L. Dacus, 82, of Bourbon, MO, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his family.
David Leroy was born on May 4, 1935 to the late Joseph L. and Willamae (Harper) Dacus in St. Louis, MO. He grew up and attended Bryan Hill Elementary School in St. Louis, MO and attended Beaumont High School in St. Louis. He also earned some college credits from East Central College. David honorably served his country in the United States Navy from 1955-1957 and was Honorably discharged. David was united in marriage to Nora Jane Winkle on October 4, 1969 in Clayton, MO. Dave had a very broad work experience; starting as a wood pattern maker at Superior Pattern Works, he also worked for Hussman Refrigerator for twenty-four years, then he sold real estate for one year, he was a facility Supervisor at Emerson Electric and then an owner of Dave’s Donut and Coffee shop. Dave and his family lived in the St. Louis area until 1989 when he retired. They moved to Sullivan for a few years but then made their permanent residency in Bourbon, MO.
Dave was a member of the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts as a committee member and WEBELOS Den Leader, Our Lady of Fatima Men’s Club, Treasurer/Master of Arms, Missouri real estate board member. He enjoyed woodworking and traveling. Dave will be missed dearly by his family and friends.
David is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Nora Jane (Winkle) Dacus; great-grandson, Ethan Hartman of the family home; five daughters, Donna Guyre and husband John of Hazelwood, MO; Joanne Noascono of Bourbon, MO; Susan Layton and husband Robert of St. Peters, MO; Carol Bligh and wife Cindy Poirier of Sorrento, FL and Mary Kopas of Hazelwood, MO; two sons, David J. Dacus and wife Rachel of Arnold, MO; Thomas Bligh and wife Debbie of Nashville, TN; fifteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild on the way; other relatives and many friends.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Leroy Dacus and Willamae (Harper) Dacus; three siblings, Shirley Dickhans, Carol Anderson and Robert Dacus and his first wife, Anna May.
Funeral Mass was conducted at 10 a.m., Friday, August 25, 2017 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cuba, MO. Interment to follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.
Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m., Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, MO.
Friends may send condolences to the Dacus family online at www.eatonfuneralhome.com.
All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, MO.