David M. Sander
December 5, 1946 ~ June 30, 2020
David M. Sander, 73, of Greenwood, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren on June 30, 2020. David was born on December 5, 1946 in Indianapolis to the late Hugo M. and Helen (Schott) Sander. On June 26, 1981 David wed Marsha Montgomery in the IU Beck Chapel in Bloomington.
David proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Following his service in the Air Force, David earned a Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in accounting and then a Master’s degree from Western Kentucky University in counseling. David went on to earn an Ed.S. degree in systems technology. David had a very successful career as the Director of Senior Citizen’s Renovations at CICOA where he was passionate about helping people to successfully age in place and maintain independence in their own homes as long as possible.
A very faithful man, David has been a member of St. Barnabas for over 20 years where he was active in CHRP, WELCOME, Adoration, and training servers. Previously David, served as a member of Little Flower parish where he trained servers and weekly attended Adoration and monthly parish council meetings. David and Marsha also served as chairmen for the Little Flower parish festival. David was an excellent woodworker; his children all have pieces of his furniture in their homes. David was a very serious Euchre player; he was the 2019 German American Klub Euchre tournament winner. David enjoyed researching his German ancestors and creating a family tree. He had a dry sense of humor and loved to go fishing. David did not know a stranger and welcomed all into his home. Most of all David loved to be with his children and grandchildren; hosting large family gatherings was important to him where many games were played. David will be greatly missed by all of those who loved him.
Along with his parents, David was preceded in death by his half-sister, Margaret (Sander) Goldsby, Tom, Jerry, Ben, and Dick Schuster, Richard Sander, Ardella (Sander) Daunhauer.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Marsha (Montgomery) Sander; his children, Sarah (Sam) Schilling, Elizabeth (Justin) Piercy, Anna (Adam) King, Zachary (Elissa) Sander; grandchildren, Addilyn and Ava Sander, Madeline and Maxwell Schilling, Piper King, and Dempsey Piercy; siblings, Mary (Schuster) Butler, Margie (Schuster) Cahill, Elizabeth “Betty” (Schuster) Ferguson; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Family and friends will gather for the visitation on Monday, July 6, 2020 from 4:00-8:00 PM in the O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 South East Street, Indianapolis. Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 7:30 PM on Monday in the funeral home with a time to share stories beginning at 7:00 PM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 11:00 in St. Barnabas Catholic Church, 8300 Rahke Road, Indianapolis. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial donations be made to the IU Simon Cancer Center. At the request of the family, masks should be utilized at all times during visitation and mass in order to protect family and friends. Please visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory with the Sander family.
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I had the honor of working with Dave at St. Barnabas training servers. He was truly an inspiring man who was committed to his faith. Marsha and family, the Kile family is so very sorry for your loss. We know Dave will be deeply missed.
Marsha, your family is in our prayers. You probably remember me better as Bobbie. Bob and I did the sausage booth at LF. You and Dave we’re always smiling. You’re a great couple. Still missed at Little Flower. May God bless you.
Marsha, Larry and I are so sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of our dinners with Dave and Mary Ann and you two so many years ago. Dave was a kind, genuine Christian and you were delightful together. We apologize for not being able to be there with you due to our medical issues. Your family is in our prayers.
Thanks for the years we shared as kids and young adults/ Sacred Heart Grade and High School(were in homeroom together)—12 years at Sacred Heart—many family visits Schott/Sander so many. Served morning Mass together, went to the “Nam” 1968 nearly same time, many family reunions! God has blessed us with our Catholic family and faith. I pray for your eternal rest, dear cousin Dave! I pray for Marsha too and your family. requiescat in pacem.
Marsha and family … know that you are in our prayers. Such a great guy and such a loss for your family. Much love Bill and Mary Conway
Zach, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Marsha and family, With heartfelt condolences and love, Cindy, Jessamyn, Joanna and Nick
Sending our condolences and prayers to you all. With love, McKay and RaeAnn Clarey
We are saddened to hear about David’s passing. Even though many years have passed I remember his warm smile. You you will be in our prayers.
Very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. He and I shared a common workplace in three different places, Indy’s Near Eastside in the mid-70s working with delinquent youth, where Dave taught me to canoe-properly prior to an outdoor trip we planned. Dave was a great teacher and we had fun on other canoe trips as well as some great poker games . We lost contact, but several years later (1979) I was working as a weekend house parent at a group home while finally finishing my degree. Who shows up as a new weekend house parent on my shift – yes Dave Sander! We had many adventures working there, played Risk, talked life, and then we lose contact until I would guess 1998, or whenever he started working at CICOA. I had been working at CICOA since 1982, and it was a complete surprise when Dave walks into the office and becomes (I believe) our Director of Senior Employment. From that time until his retirement we shared nearly daily conversations as our offices we often next to each other. You learn a lot about a person when you have that type and quality of conversation over the years, and we talked about everything, but the gravity of the conversation always went back to family, and after Dave’s first lung cancer diagnosis health. Dave loved his family with a deep passion and was involved with them in so many ways as a loving father and husband. Dave had a great wit. We had Our differences on many subjects, but usually had fun, including in some less than fun circumstances. I am grateful to Dave for enriching my life in so many different chapters. I know he has enriched the lives of a host of others as well, and missed terribly already. I extend my sorrow to Marsha, the children, grandchildren, and other family and friends, and pray for healing. Dave packed a lot into his life and was and is loved. I wish we had one more visit, but grateful for all we had. Doug May & Sally Hoffman-May
We will always cherish your love, kindness, and humor.
God bless David’s family. David and I are 1st Cousins but MORE than that friends. A good faithful man. David and Marsha held wonderful family gatherings at there home. Lots of fun times, special dishes to enjoy and much conversation. He and Marsha always gracious. Pray to David in times of need/concern/answers looked for. He will intercede for you to Jesus and you’ll feel warm comforting calm. Joe Schott
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My sister, Johanna, joins me in sending you and your family, our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved husband. Be assured he is resting in the loving arms of our Lord, and is watching over you as your Special Angel. Praying that you are yours feel the blessings of God at this time, along with His great comfort and peace. Love, Denise and Johanna Joseph
Marsha and family: Nancy and I were so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Our meeting David in 1964 as new recruits in San Angelo Texas was a short but very sacred time in the lives of Fred, Dave, David, Donn, John, Nancy and I. We were Young, just out of High School and melded in a way that has been special to us over 56 years, especially Thanksgiving which we have celebrated many times over the years. He was a wonderful friend and a humble and gracious man. RIP Dave, until we meet agian. Nancy and George Zarella
Uncle Dave was all about family. He loved his family. He made all of our reunions Great. ߑ Fishing, camping, euchre, pinochle, games, great food, cold beer were some of his many faves. U D enjoyed researching and creating a family tree. Uncle Dave did not know a stranger and welcomed all into his home. He was very accepting of all family and friends. His Christmas parties were always special. He and Marsha would host large family gatherings with great food, drinks and fun where many games were played. We love you Uncle Dave. The Lord will open the gates of paradise and they will return to that homeland where there is not death but only lasting joy. Grant Dave eternal rest O Lord, and allow him to share in your heavenly glory. Precious Lord, take his hand and lead him home. On behalf of the Cahill family, we extend our condolences to the entire Sander/Montgomery/Schuster/Schott family at this time and remember them in our prayers in the days ahead. ߙϰߙϰߙ #ILoveYouUncleDave #CancerSucks #Godspeed #WellDoneIsBetterThanWellSaid #YouRock Mike and Joan Cahill
Dave was an incredible man with a heart that gave and kept on giving. I met him when I came to work at CICOA and we worked together on a project to modify a home. That started a beautiful friendship for me while we sought to make a small difference in the lives of those we supported. Dave made so many differences in lives to make them better. My prayers to the family. Teresa Holzer Donelson
I met Dave at CICOA. He was a character. He held many different positions and the last position I believe was his finest. He loved working on establishing ramps and rails to help our clients with their ambulation abilities. He worked on finding volunteers who would supply free labor to help individuals with installation of modifications that would benefit the client in need. I liked Dave and we worked together in harmony. He made a corn hole game and I happened to be the winner of the corn hole. He was also a good carpenter. Dave I know is on the other side helping someone else. My thoughts are to family Marsha and his daughters that he is in another realm doing what the Lord will have him do. A friend Carolyn Kaptain.
My sincere condolences to Dave’s family for their loss. I worked with Dave at CICOA and he was such a kind and gentle man with a good sense of humor. He shared his chicken raising experiences with me and brought me fresh eggs. He was one of the first to welcome me when I was hired, and he always made a point of stopping to chat when he walked by. He will be missed.