David Earl Gilchrest Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved David Earl Gilchrest of Springfield, Missouri, born in Hoosick Falls, New York, who passed away at the age of 69, on April 10, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though David may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Cecil Gilchrest and MaryLou (Burch); his siblings, William Frank Gilchrest and Karen Sue Gilchrest; and his stepsons, Tommy and Darren Rotzin.
He is survived by: his wife Mary Rotzin-Gilchrest; his son William Robert Gilchrest (Teresa); and his sister Linda Mann. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
