David E. Owen Jr., 88, of Springfield, IL passed away on Saturday February 3, 2024.

David was born in St. Louis, MO on March 22, 1935 and was the son of David and Rosa (Hofsommer) Owen.

He was preceded in death by his parents. David is survived by his wife, Nancy (Hicks) Owen; daughter, Dawn E. Owen; grandchildren, Robert Wm Herrick and Elisabeth Herrick all of St. Louis, MO; son, Daniel S. Owen Sr. (wife, Julie); grandson, Daniel S. Owen Jr. (wife, Ashley); great grandchildren, Colton J. Owen, Cooper A. Owen; special great grandchildren, Karlie Martin and Calie Martin all of Georgia; granddaughter, McKenzie R. Owen; great grandchildren, Wesley Cade Whitlock and Benee Jayne Owen all of Georgia; son, David E. Owen III (wife, Eileen); granddaughter, Katherine E. Lorsback (husband, Aidan); great grandchild, Owen A. Lorsback; grandson, Nicholas P. Robinson; granddaughter, Carly A. Robinson (wife, Jessica); great grandchildren, Heath Robinson, Crosby Robinson, and Hollis Robinson; and grandson, Jacob J. Robinson.

David Married Nancy Hicks on September 2, 1957. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and generally being outdoors. He especially loved spending time with his family at Lake of the Ozarks.

Private family services are being held. David will be laid to rest at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Belleville, IL.

Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home in Springfield is serving the family.