D. David Boyer, 71, of Ottumwa, formerly of Franklin, passed away at 4:20 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice in West Burlington, Iowa
Born on September 13, 1953 in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Delbert W. and Lorene Lillian (Wilson) Boyer. On February 24, 1973 he married Christina Luna at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fort Madison. She preceded him in death on August 22, 2024.
Survivors include his daughter Michelle Leazer of Nashville, Tennessee; grandson Tyler David Boyer of Des Moines; and four brothers: Jerry (Tina) Boyer of Donnellson, Brad (Tammy) Boyer of Farmington, Allen Boyer of Northwest, Indiana, and Bruce (Katie) Boyer of Peoria, Illinois. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Christina; and son Joshua Boyer.
David was a tool and die worker at John Deere for 45 years. He served as a board member for the Community First Credit Union. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, working in his yard, traveling, telling jokes, and John Deere tractors.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson.
Burial will be at a later date in the Evangelical Cemetery.
A memorial has been established in his memory.
Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.