David F. Jesuit, Sr.

December 23, 1935 - February 25, 2011

KNOX-On February 25, 2011, David Frederick Jesuit, Sr. was called home at the age of 75, living a long and full life with his family surrounding him. David was born December 23, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Frederick and Josephine (Petter) Jesuit. On July 18, 1959, he took Jean Frances Fath to be his bride. He is the father of Jane (Jesuit) and Michael Fosler of Arkansas, Elaine (Jesuit) and Chalmer Howard of Argos, Karen (Jesuit) and Brian Ball of Knox, David and Brenda Jesuit of Grovertown, Steven Jesuit of Knox, Joseph Jesuit of Renssalear, Patrick and Angela Jesuit of Knox, Jason and Michelle Jesuit of Knox, Anthony Jesuit of Knox, Justin Jesuit of LaPorte and Holly Jesuit, at home. Other survivors include 19 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, life-long friend, Michael Kruzelnicki of Knox and brothers-in-law, Daniel Kasprzyk of Missouri and Roy Kebschull of Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Elaine Kebschull; sister, Kathleen Kaspryzk, who passed away February 24, 2011; grandson, Michael Fosler, Jr. and son-in-law, Paul Barcus Sr. Funeral services will be Monday at 1:00 p.m. (Central Time) at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Hamlet where friends may call Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Burial will be at the Eagle Creek Cemetery, Knox. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the family. Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel is handling arrangements.