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David E. Holtschult

1/2/1953 - 9/21/2025

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Obituary For David E. Holtschult

KEWANEE – David E. Holtschult, 72, of Kewanee, died at 4:43 p.m., Sunday, September 21, 2025, at his home.

He was born on January 2, 1953, in Kewanee, the son of David T. and Betty J. (Krause) Holtschult. He married Gail Gish on July 28, 1973. Survivors include his wife of Kewanee, his two sons, Aaron (Heather) Holtschult and Dan (Jennifer) Holtschult, both of Kewanee, a brother, Bob Holtschult of Kewanee, six grandchildren; Ashley, Collin, Austin, Hailey, Brenden and Madison and three great grandchildren; Liam, Kasen and Avery. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Dennis and Keith and sister, Jane Wisniewski.

David graduated from Kewanee High School in 1971. He worked as a materials handler at Great Dane in Kewanee for 32 years until his retirement. He was of the Catholic faith, and he enjoyed fishing, hunting and tractor, especially his Oliver Tractor. He loved his family and cherished the time spent with his grandchildren.

A visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m., Thursday, September 25 at Rux Funeral Home in Kewanee. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 26 at the funeral home with Pastor Andrew Christman officiating. Inurnment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Services

24 Sep

Visitation

04:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Rux Funeral Home 507 S. Chestnut St. Kewanee, Illinois 61443 Get Directions »
25 Sep

Interment

11:00 AM

Mt. Olivet Cemetery 1000 Pleasantview Ave. Kewanee, IL 61443 Get Directions »
26 Sep

Funeral Service

10:00 AM

Rux Funeral Home 507 S. Chestnut St. Kewanee, Illinois 61443 Get Directions »
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  • 09/23/2025

    Ronda Gish

    I am so very sorry for your loss, Gail and Family. Cousin Ronda and Son's.

  • 09/22/2025

    Rosie Rossell

    Dana and Family, I am sorry for your loss! My thoughts are with you.

  • 09/22/2025

    Crystal Brose

    Well are very sorry for your loss. Know that you are all in our thoughts & prayers. Jim & Crystal Brose

  • 09/22/2025

    Lou Sturtevant

    Dave was a good Uncle to my children. Gail is a good Aunt. Thank you for your love 💖.

  • 09/22/2025

    Denise Sawickis

    So Very Very Sorry for your Tremendous Loss

  • 09/22/2025

    Bruce Russell

    Worked with him at Pines. Great human being. He was a good friend that I haven't seen in a while. My thoughts are with his family, especially his wife Gail. 🙏😢💔

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