David H. Hassfurther, 69

David H. Hassfurther, 69, of Ferdinand passed away, Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center.

David was born October 19, 1944 in Ferdinand to Lawrence and Amelia (Dilger) Hassfurther.

David is survived by his son Keith Hassfurther of Ferdinand; four brothers, Linus, Tom, Pat and Sylvester”Nessy” all of Ferdinand; one sister, Martha Hulsman of Siberia and two grandchildren.

David was preceded in death by four brothers, Edgar, Joe, Albert and Norman and two sisters, Ruth Gish and Dorothy Oeding.

David was owner-operator of Hassfurther Masonry and a member of Dubois County Homebuilders Association. He enjoyed being out on the farm with animals, especially his dog Opie. David also operated Dave’s Mule Train. He was an avid Forest Park Ranger fan.

Visitation will be Friday from 2-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 7:00-8:30 a.m. at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand. Funeral services will be Saturday at 9:00 a.m. in Saint Ferdinand Catholic Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.