David H. Wiegand , 91, of Forrest, passed away at his residence Thursday evening, March 5, 2020, surrounded by his family.

David was born August 18, 1928 at Taylor, MO, the son of Benjamin and Caroline (Moser) Wiegand.  He married Ethel Waibel December 3, 1961 at Forrest.  She survives in Forrest.

He is also survived by three sons, John (Jane) of Wilsonville, OR, Ben (Michelle) of Yardley, PA, Bob (Chiu) of Potomac, MD; one daughter, Becca (Bill Wilson) of Vancouver, WA; ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one sister, Virginia Hilti of Fairbury.

He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Lester, Paul, Joe, Laverne, Wilbur and Benjamin; and three sisters, Carolyn Butikofer, Leona Steffen, and Edith Zimmerman.

David served in the U. S. Army in 1951 and 1952.  He farmed in the Saunemin area until 1960.  David and Ethel started and operated a business resolving problems which arose in grain shipments.  He was active in various aspects of volunteer work.

David was baptized in 1950 in Forrest, and by God's grace, served the Lord the remainder of his life, worshipping in Forrest, then in Champaign, before returning to Forrest for the last few years. He was a minister at the Champaign-Urbana Apostolic Christian Church for more than thirty years including ten years as elder. David enjoyed reading, sharing the Word, and living the more excellent way.  He was interested in everything and everyone, especially vibrant discussions around the family table, at church with fellow believers, or with anyone he met.

Funeral services will be 1:30 pm, Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the Apostolic Christian Church, Forrest with the ministers of the church officiating.  Burial will follow in Northside Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery, Forrest.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6pm on Saturday, March 7 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home in Fairbury and one hour prior to the funeral service on Sunday at the church.  Memorials may be directed to Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.