David C. Thill, 93, of Freeport, IL passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at FHN Memorial Hospital.  He was born on February 20, 1931 to William and Ruth (Bruss) Thill in Clayton, WI.  David married Patricia Heyer on October 12, 1954 at the Nazarene Church in Stockton, IL. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1954-1956 during the Korean War.  After David was discharged from the Army, he started working for F/S Stephenson Service Company as a petroleum salesman.  David worked his way up to management and retired in 1997 after 40 years of service.

David was a member of the Freeport Legion.  He was a 30-year volunteer fireman for the Freeport Rural Fire Department and served multiple terms as the county clerk for Florence Township. He enjoyed being outdoors; traveling, camping, fishing, and woodworking.  He also enjoyed square dancing in his younger years, and going to craft shows with his wife Pat.

David is survived by his wife Patricia of Freeport, their children; Michael (Vicki) Thill of Lena, Colleen Thill of Springfield, Tim (Mary Beth) Thill of Freeport, and Chari Thill of Freeport, grandchildren; Jeremy Thill, Nicole Thill, Kristin Tiesman, Ashley Jackson, Trent Thill, Erin Thill, and Emma Thill, great-grandchildren; Lincoln, Zack, Cordell, Addison, Alijah, Lydia, Antonio, and Kehlani, great-great grandson-Oliver  and his brothers; Ronald (Harriette) Thill, Lowell Thill, and Carlyle (Clarrisa) Thill.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Marvin and Wesley Thill, great grandson Kaine and Brothers-in-Law- Gordon Heyer and Lester Mahon and Sisters-in Law- Janice Heyer, June Mahon, Betty Thill (Marvin), Betty Thill (Wesley) and Sonja Thill (Lowell)..

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.

A visitation will be from 9:00 AM until time of services on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the funeral home.

Burial will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport, IL.

Pastor Rachel Smith will officiate the services.

A memorial has been established in his memory.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.