He
was born July 12, 1940 in Michigan to Henry A. and Eleanor J. Kero
Stamm. He married Toni Jones June 10, 1961 in Miami, Florida.
Surviving
is his son David Ren (and Kathy) Stamm of Cooper City, Florida, his
daughter, Lisa (and Michael) Stamm Buchman of Naples, Florida, three
grandchildren, Tyler Stamm, Savannah Stamm and Hunter Stamm
and a special friend, Vera Simm. He was preceded in death by his
parents and a brother, Dr. Howard Stamm.
Dave
was a public school teacher in Dade County, Florida for 49 years and
retired in 2012. He graduated from Galesburg High School in 1958 and
played football for G.H.S. during the 1957 undefeated football
season. He received his bachelor degree from Anderson College,
Anderson, Indiana. He received his master’s degree from NOVA
Southeastern University in Miami and advanced his studies at the
University of Miami. Dave was an avid athlete, playing tennis four
to five times a week. He was a tennis pro for Courts of Lazarus Pines
in Miami for five years. He was a member of Royal Palm Tennis Club,
Miami and Asheville Tennis Club, Asheville, North Carolina. He was a
long time member of Kendall Church of God, Miami,
Florida where he served as choir director and sang in the choir for
many years. He enjoyed snow skiing with the family and his
grandchildren’s sporting events.
Memorial
service will be 12 Noon, Monday, April 3, 2017 at First Church of God,
Galesburg. Rev. Dennis McQuown will officiate. The family will greet
friends following the service at the church. David requested
cremation. Memorials may be made to the First church of God.
Hinchlifff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services,
Galesburg Chapel is handling arrangements for the family. Online
condolences may be made at
www.h-p-w.com.
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