David Earl Perschbacher
November 25, 1954 — October 3, 2017
David Earl Perschbacher was born on November 25, 1954 in Belleville Illinois to Earl and Florence Perschbacher. He has an older sister Lynn and older brother Bill. He attended Marion Jr. High and graduated from Marion High School. Throughout these years he played baseball and basketball. He attended Southeast Missouri State University in 1976 with a degree in Education. He married Carla Tinsley in November 1980 and their 2 children are Joshua and Jacob. In April 1995, Carla lost her battle with cancer.
He started at Herrin Middle School in the Fall of 1994 teaching students computer technology. He loved working with the kids and started a Bible Study during lunch as long as it “student lead”. The group grew every year and a ministry began as he reached out to have an influence student’s lives on campus and also at First Christian Church Herrin in their Sport’s Ministry.
In 2005, David and Laurie met online. They met in person the week for Thanksgiving 2005 and it was love at first sight. They were married in Whittier in June 2006. David was able to get a teaching position in Compton, CA where he taught technology. Following a back injury, he was not able to continue teaching and came to work for MAP Property Management. He brought his expertise in Hotel Management as he helped to streamline our inspection process.
He was involved in several local clubs including Whittier YMCA Men’s Service Club and Lion’s Club of Whittier. He was active with the Whittier Chamber events, Charity Events with MSF Fitness Studio and playing golf at Friendly Hills Country Club with his father-in-law and step-son Cameron Gile.
David is survived by his wife Laurie, children Joshua (Megan), Jacob, Brenden and Cameron and grandson Edward (EJ) Joshua Perschbacher.
In remembrance of David Perschbacher, donations may be made to:
Fellowship of Christian Athletes San Gabriel Valley – Chris Rix
Herrin Jr. Ball League Champions Fund, P O Box 351, Herrin, Il 62948
Condolences may be sent to the family through our website.
He started at Herrin Middle School in the Fall of 1994 teaching students computer technology. He loved working with the kids and started a Bible Study during lunch as long as it “student lead”. The group grew every year and a ministry began as he reached out to have an influence student’s lives on campus and also at First Christian Church Herrin in their Sport’s Ministry.
In 2005, David and Laurie met online. They met in person the week for Thanksgiving 2005 and it was love at first sight. They were married in Whittier in June 2006. David was able to get a teaching position in Compton, CA where he taught technology. Following a back injury, he was not able to continue teaching and came to work for MAP Property Management. He brought his expertise in Hotel Management as he helped to streamline our inspection process.
He was involved in several local clubs including Whittier YMCA Men’s Service Club and Lion’s Club of Whittier. He was active with the Whittier Chamber events, Charity Events with MSF Fitness Studio and playing golf at Friendly Hills Country Club with his father-in-law and step-son Cameron Gile.
David is survived by his wife Laurie, children Joshua (Megan), Jacob, Brenden and Cameron and grandson Edward (EJ) Joshua Perschbacher.
In remembrance of David Perschbacher, donations may be made to:
Fellowship of Christian Athletes San Gabriel Valley – Chris Rix
Herrin Jr. Ball League Champions Fund, P O Box 351, Herrin, Il 62948
Condolences may be sent to the family through our website.
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