David L. Switzer, 87, of Marshall, IL passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 at his home. He was born March 2, 1933 in Edgar County, IL, the son of Clarence and Marie Henley Switzer. David married Mildred Genevieve “Tootie” Holmes on Dec. 24, 1951 He was preceded in death by his wife Tootie, on Dec. 21, 2017 and a son Dale Switzer and several brothers and sisters. Surviving are his children, Mike (Shelly) Switzer, Connie (Roger) Watwood, Gary (Shannon) Switzer, Brian (Teresa) Switzer, Chuck (Kim) Switzer and Jennifer (Scott) Beard all of Marshall, IL; a daughter-in-law, Susan Switzer; thirteen grandkids, several great grandkids; two sisters, Irma (Bob) Hargis of Marshall, IL and Sandy (Craig) Sprouls of NC as well as several nieces and nephews. He was a faithful member of the Asbury United Methodist Church and was retired from the former IL Cereal Mills and had farmed in Clark County for several years. A public walk-through visitation will be 12 Noon to 1:00 PM Sunday at Pearce Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Duke officiating. A public graveside service will be 2:45 PM Sunday at the Dunlap Cemetery, rural Dennison, IL. A service in honor of his life will be private prior the graveside service. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Dunlap Cemetery Association. pearcefuneralservices.com.