J. David “Dave” Olmsted, 77, of Burlington, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at his home.
Born April 23, 1945, in Urbana, Ill., he was the son of John Thomas “J.T.” and Marjorie Wiese Olmsted.
David married Judith Schmitz on April 17, 1966.
He worked in Plant Operations/Maintenance at Burlington Medical Center and then Great River Medical Center for 37 years, retiring in 2015.
David was a member of RSES. He enjoyed remodeling houses, and working on cars and electrical projects.
Survivors include his wife; three sons Greg Olmsted of Burlington, Joe Olmsted of California, and Nicholas (Carla) Olmsted of Burlington; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one brother J. Thomas (Marie) Olmsted II; one sister Peggy (Richard) Sisco of Port Charlotte, Fla.; Foster brother-in-law Jerry Cutright, and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and foster sister Lorene Cutright.
The memorial service for David will be 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 at Lunning Chapel with Pastor Dean Graber officiating. Military rites will be performed by Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. Inurnment will be at Shiloh Cemetery at a later date.
Cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.
A memorial has been established for Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com