Spellerberg, David Paul

David Paul Spellerberg, 38, of Mount Vernon, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City from serious head injuries caused by a fall while painting. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Mount Vernon. Friends may call Monday from 3 until 7:30 p.m. at the church. The wake service begins at 7:30 p.m. Burial: Campbell Cemetery, rural Bertram.

Surviving David are his mother, Janet, and three brothers, Bill Jr., Pat and Dan, all of Mount Vernon.

David was preceded in death by his father, Bill; and sister, Cynthia Spellerberg Kamberling.

David was born July 27, 1971, in Cedar Rapids, the son of William “Bill” and Janet Gilroy Spellerberg. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1989, and recently attended his 20th class reunion this summer. David graduated with an associate degree in industrial maintenance technology from Kirkwood Community College. David was a member of the Plumber and Pipefitters Union Local 125, Cedar Rapids. He completed his apprenticeship with Bowker Mechanical and worked there for the past 17 years, most recently as a foreman. He lived and farmed with his brothers on the family farm near Mount Vernon all his life.

David was a devoted member of the Catholic Church. He enjoyed deer hunting with his brothers. David played softball and was an avid Hawkeye fan. He was always willing to help friends and neighbors when they had plumbing problems. He will always be remembered for his smile.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses from the SICU at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics for their kindness and compassion during the last four weeks.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in David's name.

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