David J. Reafsnider, age 85 of Clinton, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 at the University Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. A Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Friday, July 22, 2022 at Prince of Peace Parish. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday at the Pape Funeral Home. Burial will be at St. Irenaeus Calvary Cemetery.
David was born in Clinton on April 12, 1937, the son of Lester and Ruth (Cawley) Reafsnider. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School. David married Donna Gladhill on April 14, 1956 at St. Irenaeus Church in Clinton. Donna passed away on October 17, 2021. David was employed at ADM, retiring in 2003. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish and the former Odeon and Eagle Clubs. In his younger years David enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved woodworking, playing computer games and watching baseball games. He followed the Detroit Tigers and Lions.
David is survived by 5 children; Michael (Laurie) Reafsnider, Brian Reafsnider, and Lois Reafsnider all of Clinton, James (Carol) Reafsnider of Goose Lake, and Bruce (Vickie) Reafsnider of Bowling Green, KY; 7 grandchildren, Amanda, Nathan, Patrick, Travis, Meagan, April, and Codie; 5 great grandchildren, Alex, Brantley, Ava, Archer, and Vivian Donna, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Donna; 2 brothers, Paul and William, and 2 sisters, Elizabeth and Mary Patricia. Memorials may be made to Prince of Peace Building Fund. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
My dear pappa, it meant a lot to me that you always treated me with love. I totally loved your quirky sense of humor. At first, I took me awhile to understand it and appreciated, but once I did, OMG it was hilarious! Patrick got his sense of humor from you, and I love it! Say hello to mamma for me, we know that you both are happy to be with each other again. Love you both, Ana (Trillo)