David Walter Cress
David Walter Cress, age 66, of 1528 South 39th Street, Quincy, died on Friday, August 27, 2010 in the Emergency Room at Blessing Hospital. He was born on August 30, 1943 in Quincy, Illinois, a son of Walter R. and Dorothy (Conley) Cress. He married Georgiann M. (Reed) Brower on June 11, 1988 in Quincy, Illinois. She survives.
David was a graduate of St. Rose Grade School and Christian Brothers High School.
He served in the Illinois National Guard and in the United States Army.
David was the former owner of the Credit Bureau of Quincy. Prior to that, he worked as Laundry and Housekeeping Manager for 17 years at the former St. Mary Hospital in Quincy. David received many local and national awards and recognitions for his skills and accomplishments in both fields. In 1988 he was elected Dean of the Midwest Management Institute in Marketing at the Indiana University of which he was a graduate. He retired in 1995.
He was a member of the Full Gospel Church of India, Chennai, India, and Edison Congregational Church in Ft. Myers, Florida where both he and Georgiann were very active. He was also a member of Grace Methodist Church in Quincy.
David was a member of the Chili Cruisers Car Club of Fort Myers, he was an avid Corvette enthusiast, a past-member of the Quincy Jaycees, a financial advisor, and was a novelist, having had several works published.
In addition to his wife, Georgiann, survivors include:
CHILDREN: Paul David Cress of Quincy, Mark Alan Cress of Coatsburg, IL, Erica Michelle Cress of San Diego, CA, Leisa M. Brower of TN and Laura Comer and her husband Kenneth of Ft. Myers, FL;
BROTHERS: James L. Cress and his wife Barbara and Stephen M. Cress all of Quincy;
TWO GRANDCHILDREN: Shelby Marie Cress of Lee Summit, MO, and Mackenzie Cress of Quincy;
ONE GREAT-GRANDCHILD: Aubrey Cress of Lee Summit, MO.
David was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Jack S. Cress.
No services are planned at this time but friends are invited to David & Georgiann’s house on Thursday, September 2, 2010 from 12:00 Noon until 7:00 p.m. to visit with Georgiann. Memorials are suggested to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1100 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 660, Washington, D.C. 20005 or to the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Quincy Activites Fund. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. www.duker&haugh.com
I have had the pleasure to work with David and Georgiann on their purchase of a home in FT Myers. David was a very nice and kind soul. He had a kind and loving spirit about him. He was so very much in love with Georgiann they were a wonderful couple to know. I know the Lord welcomed him home with ” Well Done My Good and Faithful Servant” Until we meet again! Donna Friedman Realtor
I grew up with David on Sycamore street, and we shared many great times working on our chevy’s. Unfortunately I move out of Quincy and we have lost touch, but was nice to hear that Dave lived a full and productive life, May god bless his family and help them through this difficult time. His memories will live with me forever.
David was more than a brother to me, he was my best friend and role model. We shared a love of cars especially Corvettes and he was someone I could always turn to for advice and input on just about anything. Very few people influence the lives of others in a good way but David was one who did and I am thankful for having known him and having him as my brother. I will miss him more than I can express. Gods Speed, I know we will connect again someday.