David Bookwalter, 91, of Rochester passed away at 10:10 PM on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester.

On March 2, 1933, David Gene Bookwalter was born in Cass County to Floyd and Ida Snavely Bookwalter. He graduated from Merrillville High School. Answering the call of patriotism, David served with the United States Air Force. He was honorably discharged in 1956.

With a strong work ethic, as a millwright, David worked for U.S. Steel Mills of Gary. His memberships include the Masonic Lodge #157 of Crown Point,  American Legion Post #36 of Rochester. David enjoyed relaxing around his favorite watering holes, catching the fish of the day. He also liked to go antiquing and restoring old cars.

Left to cherish  David's memory are daughter, Shirley Dayberry and husband Gene of Logansport; three sons:  Dale Bookwalter, Michael Bookwalter of Logansport, Glen Bookwalter and wife Joan of Hebron;  five grandchildren,  six great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; and a sister, Carol Steinhauer and Paul of Wisconsin.

Preceding David in death are his parents, a half-brother, Everett in 1989 and his red Husky, Rose.

A graveside service celebrating the life of David G. Bookwalter will be held at 1:00 PM, December 31, 2024, in the Bethlehem Cemetery.  The Fulton County Veteran's Honor Guard and the United States Air Force Honors Team will accord military graveside rites.