ROCHELLE — David G. Soost, 77, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019 in Rochelle. 
Dave was born on Jan. 9, 1942 to George and Irene (Giese) Soost in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He married Joyce Steck on Sept. 1, 1962 in Minnesota Lake, Minnesota.
Dave retired from Del Monte working as a manager of seamer technology.
David is preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Jim Keller.
Dave loved to fish and hunt, and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He looked forward to coffee time with his buddies every day. He will be remembered for his smile and his sense of humor.  
Dave is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joyce, of Rochelle; three children, Neil (Jackie) Soost of Hartland, Wisconsin, Paul Soost of Orlando, Florida and Kelly Soost of Rochelle; grandson, Aidan DeMark; brother, Howard (Kae) Soost of Arlington, Minnesota; sister, Marian Keller of Waseca, Minnesota; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 7 at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. Sixth St., Rochelle. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 8 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1415 10th Ave., Rochelle, with Pastor Gregory Hoffmann officiating. Burial will follow the service at Lawnridge Cemetery in Rochelle.  Memorials may be made in Dave’s memory to St. Paul Lutheran Church.
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