David Emery Peverly, age 82 of Troy, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO surrounded by his family.

David was born on November 29, 1940 in Decatur, IL to the late Joseph and Doris Isabel (nee Ferrill) Peverly.  He honorably served 21 years in the United States Coast Guard including a tour in Vietnam.  After retiring, he became credentialed as a Real Property Administrator and served in Commercial Real Estate in downtown St. Louis for another 21 years.  During this time, he was the building manager for the Laclede Gas Building and a leader in the Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater St. Louis.  His many hobbies included hunting and fishing.  He was a member of the Highland Gun Club, and an enthusiastic supporter of gun and boating safety.  As a retired member of the military, David stayed active with the Chief Warrant Officer's Association in St. Louis and attended annual reunions with his former shipmates.  He served as a Red Cross volunteer at Scott AFB Pharmacy for many years.  David was a charter life member of the Military Officers Association of America, life member of the United States Naval Institute, and a life member of the National Rifle Association of America.

David was an active member of the Troy Lion's Club since 1982, serving as President and its long-term Secretary for 20 years.  He was instrumental in many of the club's projects, such as managing the fish trailer at the Troy Homecoming (with the help of family and friends), candy sales, charitable requests and donations, and various other activities which benefited the club's mission and the City of Troy.  David was a member of the Lions Foundation of Illinois.  He was a Charter member of the Troy Historical Society and served as a Chairperson for Troy's Historic Preservation Committee.

He was a volunteer at the Benjamin Stephenson House in Edwardsville and was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Troy.  He enjoyed time spent with his family and friends and was especially proud of his daughters and grandchildren.  He was a great lover of Labrador Retrievers.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Howard Peverly.

Surviving are his devoted wife of 57 years, Patricia Ann (nee Shea) Peverly, whom he married April 24, 1965; three beloved daughters:  Christine (Edward) Kovach, Heather (Kevin) Fournie and Janet Peverly; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Elizabeth Schnitzler; a sister-in-law, C. Christine (John) Marshall; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Memorial visitation will be 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Barry Wilson Funeral Home in Maryville and 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Troy, IL.

Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the church with Rev. Dr. Albert Collver III officiating.  The service will be live streamed.  Burial with military honors will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Troy, IL.

Memorials are suggested to the Troy Lion's Club or St. Paul's Lutheran Church and will be received at the visitation or can be mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.