David L.

Stotler

David L. Stotler, 72, of Blue Grass, Iowa, passed away Friday, November 13, 2026, at home.

Graveside services will take place at Rock Island National Cemetery and will announced in the near future.  Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory under the direction of Trimble Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Recreation & Restoration.

David Lee Stotler was born May 3, 1954, in Sidney, Nebraska, the son of William Ray and Alvina Cecelia (Bolz) Stotler. He married the love of his life, Sandra Schuppan, on October 7, 1978, in Sidney. David proudly served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, a career that took him and Sandy around the world, including assignments in Japan, Korea, Spain and Germany, as well as Mississippi, New Jersey, and San Antonio.

Following his military retirement, David continued his service to his country working in ammunitions for the U.S. Army on the Rock Island Arsenal. He was especially proud of his military service and later devoted six years to helping fellow veterans through the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), driving them to appointments and providing good conversation along the way.

At home, David enjoyed playing games on his tablet and, above all, spending time with his family. He was also a loyal Nebraska Cornhuskers fan.

David is survived by his wife, Sandy; his daughter and son-in-law, Alicia and Rhett Stafford of Laramie, Wyoming; sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and Todd Anderson; and sister-in-law, Donna Stotler. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Rod Stotler.

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