David Boyce, 62, passed away on Thursday April 25, 2019 from a short battle with melanoma.

David graduated from Lanphier High School in 1974 and served in the U.S. Army. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 33 years.

He was a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan and loved going to auctions, playing golf, doing yard work, taking care of his neighbors, and spending time with family and friends. Dave was always quick with a joke and had the ability to make people laugh.

David was preceded in death by his father, Vernon.

He is survived by his wife, Kitty; daughter, Sarah (fiance', Shane Kostelny) of St. Louis; mother, Evelyn Boyce of Springfield; brother, Don Boyce (wife, Bonnie) of The Villages, FL; sister, Ronda Boyce of Springfield; as well as cousins, nieces, nephews, and beloved pets.

Visitation will be from 5-8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2019 at Wilson Park Funeral Home in Rochester.  Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the funeral home with Reverend Dawn Steumke officiating.  Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery with military honors.