David Elroy Datisman, age 90, of Sherrill, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Ennoble Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until 2:45 pm Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. A small memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3860 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA. Burial will be at Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque, at a later date.

David was born at home in Durango, IA on February 22, 1935, in Durango, IA, the son of Fred W. and Caroline (Hammel) Datisman.

David served his country for two years in the U.S. Army. He farmed all his life on the Datisman family farm, owned for over 112 years; raised cattle, hogs, hay, and grain. He drove school bus for Jefferson Township Schools and Dubuque Community Schools. He later drove dump truck for Leslein Trucking for several years.

David did custom combining and bailing with his favorite John Deere equipment for neighbors and friends. He was never a hunter or fisherman but he loved the outdoors and had a soft spot for animals. He enjoyed working on his John Deere machinery and helping out family, friends, and neighbors whenever needed.

He loved playing bingo at Ennoble and being Mary’s “bingo helper” and listening to the music groups they had entertain. He loved country music and had his radio on 24 hours a day. He liked it when Marge took him shopping, going for rides, and out to lunch with his favorite place, The Village Inn, where he would always order roast beef dinner and pumpkin pie.

David was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother, Gerald.

He is survived by his cousin and executor, Marge Henkels; and several other cousins. David had never married.

Thank you to Ennoble Nursing and Rehab for his care these past few years. All the staff, nurses, aides, housekeeping, kitchen, you are all appreciated in every way.

Special thanks to Care Initiatives Hospice, especially Angie his absolute favorite, Tricia, Vickie, and so many others for all the time spent caring for David. In his good days and down days, he knew you were there and cared.

Cards and memorials can be sent to Marge Henkels, 18726 Datisman Lane, Durango, IA 52039. Memorials will be donated to his favorite charities.

Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting David ‘s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.