David Evans
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David “Dave” Evans, 74, passed away peacefully at his home in Jerseyville, Illinois, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
He was born on January 28, 1952, in Carrollton, Illinois, the son of the late Ward and Alberta (Schaaf) Evans.
Dave married Carol (Varble) Smith on July 11, 1986, in Jerseyville, and she survives.
He graduated from Jersey Community High School in 1970 and went on to work at Laclede Steel until its closing and Azcon Scrap before becoming a Boilermaker with Local 363 retiring in 2016. Following his retirement from the Boilermakers, he worked as a janitor at East Grade School.
He was a member of Fieldon United Church of Christ and served on the Fieldon Village Board.
Dave was a true car enthusiast who loved working on cars, attending swap meets, and going to auctions. In his younger years, he participated in numerous demolition derbies and finished 3rd in the Illinois State Fair's Demolition Derby. He also enjoyed playing softball, gardening, and watching television, especially his favorite western movies.
In addition to his wife, Carol Evans, he is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Stacy (Duane) Beiser; a son and daughter-in-law, Chris (Stephanie) Smith; one grandson and his wife, Wade (Kailee) Beiser; two granddaughters, Meghan (Joey) Ohlendorf and Brittney Schulte; and two great-grandsons, Easton Beiser and Maverick Ohlendorf. Even though he was an only child, David had three “brothers” Don, Charlie and Bill Schaaf. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Barb Camerer and Nancy (Bob) Lowder, nephews, Heath Olive, Kevin (Meghan) Schmieder, Kyle (Hannah) Lowder and one niece, Nicole (Craig) Barrows.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2026, with Pastor Kevin Strope officiating.
Burial will follow at Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Carrollton, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to the Riverbend Humane Society.
Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey, Illinois, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences and guestbook entries may be shared at www.crawfordfunerals.com or www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home
