David G. Svehla

David G. Svehla, age 77, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, in Edwardsville. He was born October 6, 1947, in Highland, IL, the son of the late George A. & Bernice E. (Drexelius) Svehla. David married Agnes "Aggie" R. Thole on June 16, 1973, in St. Rose, IL. Aggie preceded David in death on March 25, 2021. David is survived by two sons, Brian M. Svehla, of Edwardsville, IL, and two grandsons, David A. & Daniel J. Knoblauch; son, Travis J. Svehla, of Troy, IL, with two granddaughters, Sydney & Samantha Svehla.  Besides his parents and wife, David was preceded in death by a daughter in law, Therese Svehla. David was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Vietnam War and during his service, earned his sharpshooter’s badge. After his military service David went to work for Southwestern Electric and retired after almost 40 years of service.  In his personal life, David shared a passion for his family, friends, and woodworking - he was happy with a chainsaw in hand and making firewood.  David also enjoyed country line dancing for 26 years with his wife Aggie where they made many wonderful friends. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Weber & Rodney Funeral Home in Edwardsville. A funeral service will immediately follow at 11:00 am at the funeral home with Reverend Robert J. Jallas officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Hills Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to St. Judes or Shriners Children’s Hospital.  Condolences may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com.

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