David Merrill Hamilton

 David Merrill Hamilton 75, of Ogden passed away at 11:02 A.M. Tuesday June 13, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

 Dave was born May 11, 1948 in Danville, the son of Lyle and Lucile (Elliot) Hamilton. He married Brenda Abbott on December 7, 1968. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Sadie (Greg) Immke of St. Joseph, a son Nolan (Trina)) Hamilton of St. Joseph, a brother Steve (Laura) Hamilton of Ogden, seven grandchildren: Shelby, Abby, Brock, Atleigh, Isaiah, Alyssa and Shayne. Two great grandsons: Blaine and Bennett.

 He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Lyn.

 Dave graduated from Potomac High School in 1966. He served in the United States Navy for 4 years. He worked at Kraft Foods and retired after 44 years. He served on the Ogden Grade School board, and he was the trustee of Ogden Township for many years. In his younger years Dave was a junior state horseshoe champion. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan and enjoyed gardening, mostly taking care of his Peppers and tomatoes. Dave enjoyed coaching his kids in softball and baseball. What he loved the most was watching all his grandkids sporting events, Dave made it known that he would always be there to watch their games, and anyone that knew him knew that he would always be there to support his grandkids. His grandkids were the light of his life. Lastly to all those who got a chance to know Dave, knew he was someone who always cared about others before himself and he always had this light around him that made peple gravitate toward him. He will always be in our hearts, looking down on us, and loved by so many.

 Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. Friday June 16, 2023 at Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. Joseph. Pastor Dennis Meyer will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Mayview. Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 A.M. to !2:00 P.M..

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