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Funeral services will be livestreamed on Wednesday on the Kesling Funeral Home Facebook page.

David Silas Stoudt, 71 of Firesteel SD went to be with the Lord on June 29 ^th 2020.

He was born on December 7, 1948 in Reading PA, son of Wallace John and Elsie Mae Bickel Stoudt. He grew up in a rural farming community outside of Rehrersburg PA. He enjoyed the rural life, raising his bunny "Thumper" and carrier pigeons. He had a daily paper route and was busy in the Boy Scouts. He graduated from Tulpehocken High School in 1966 and then attended Bowman Technical School of Watchmaking and Jewelry where he met his wife, Carol. They were married on May 15, 1971 and had two children, Daniel David in 1972 and Denise Lynn in 1974. Dave always enjoyed his children and encouraged and supported them to be the best they could be. He went into construction where he learned the art of laying brick and block. He was a master at his trade and soon learned carpentry. Dave opened his own construction business in 1976.

Dave was active in his community coaching little league, Webelos and Boy Scout leader, member of the Rehrersburg Lion's Club, and member of the St. Thomas Church in Bernville. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and photography. He enjoyed many hunting and fishing trips to Canada and South Dakota.

Dave retired to South Dakota in 2006 but quickly started his business again due to a need for his talents. In 2014, Dave started to spend winters in Arizona. He enjoyed hiking, biking, playing tennis, visiting friends and neighbors, and getting back to his love of painting. He also enjoyed cooking and hosting friends and family.

Dave loved his life in S Dakota. The new friends he met soon became more like family. He always felt so blessed to have been welcomed into the community, homes and the hearts of the S Dakota folks. Bless you all for giving him such joy and happiness.

Dave is survived by his wife, Carol of 49 years, son Dan Stoudt, daughter Denise Miller, son-in-law, Erik and grand-daughters, Brenna and Abigail Miller. Sisters, Lucy Kochera and husband Ronald, Linda Althouse and husband Harold. Nieces, Katie Nistad and husband Jay, Wendy Spangler and husband Chris, Patti Diclemente and husband Dan. Nephews Peter Kochera, Benjamin and wife Taryn. Great nieces and nephews, Reegan and Riley Spangler, Peter and Sophia Nistad, Anthony Diclemente, Lilly and Jake Kochera, Kipp, Caden, Kase, and Cole Kochera. Brother in law Steve Edmiston and wife Kellie, sister in law, Sandy Ross and husband Carl. Nephews Joshua Edmiston and wife Lisa, Aaron Edmiston, Eugene Ross and wife Kelsey, Daniel and Benjamin Woolley. Niece Kavita Edmiston. Great nieces and nephews Autumn, Ari, and Ayla Edmiston and Harmony Woolley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Elsie and his in laws Wilbur and Mary Jane Edmiston.

Viewing will be held at 9:30 am and Funeral service will follow July 8, 2020 at 10:30 am at Kesling Funeral Home

After the Funeral services everyone is invited to share in a time of fellowship at the Family Worship Center 1708 W Grand Crossing, Mobridge SD

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to United Parish Church, Timber Lake SD 57656 or Isabel UCC, Isabel SD 57633