David Lee Anthony

David Lee Anthony, 86, of Granger Indiana, passed away after an extended illness on October 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandson.  Dave was born on September 16, 1935, in Sioux City, Iowa, to the late Myron (Mike) and Janet (Wegerslev) Anthony.  He is survived by his loving wife, Myra (Stone); sons, Michael (Debbie Coats) of Edwardsburg, Jeffrey (Keely) of South Bend; daughter, Susan Frucci of South Bend; grandson, Gabriel Anthony Frucci of St. Joseph, Michigan; sister, Janice (Dwane) Mickelson of Riverside, California; nieces and nephews from various cities and states.

Dave graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Industrial Engineering and life-long friendships with his Phi Psi brothers.  Dave was on the Iowa State swim team and enjoyed many activities with his fraternity brothers.  After graduation, Dave accepted a position with Torrington in South Bend, Indiana where he met his beautiful wife, Myra, of 63 years.  Dave spent his entire career of 43 years, serving Torrington/Ingersoll-Rand, starting as a sales trainee, and promoted consistently until he retired as the Director of Sales & Marketing Europe, Middles East & Africa.  His career transferred him to Connecticut, Chicago, Peoria, Pittsburgh, South Bend, Connecticut, and rounding out his dedicated career in Paris France. 

In 2000, Dave and Myra retired to South Bend, Indiana to be close to their children and grandson.  His family would tease Dave and say the only reason he moved back to South Bend was to be close to his beloved, Notre Dame.  There were not many ND home games that he would miss, to cheer on his Fighting Irish; It was a love/hate relationship, depending on the outcome of the game.  In 1980, Dave’s love for sailing and Birch Lake was heightened when he served as the Commodore of the Birch Lake Yacht Club.  You could also find Dave playing cribbage, bridge, backgammon, chess, sailing, playing golf, and reading his mystery Novels.  Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, Dave would be on his tractor, climbing a ladder, fixing whatever was broken, doing taxes for everyone, helping his children, delivering cookie bouquets for his daughter’s Cookie store, taking long walks, enjoying cocktail hour, Friday night dinners with the party of eight, February’s in Florida and Fall trips with his Phi Psi brothers and their wives. 

Dave served as Chairman of the Finance committee for the Cathedral of St. James, President of the Association for Oak Hill Condominiums, Treasurer of Quail Ridge South Homeowners Association and serving many others in his community.  In his earlier years, Dave was initiated as a Freemason, served as a Cub Scout leader, Junior Achievement leader, and Indian Guides leader with his sons. 

Dave was a husband, dad, pops, and gramps.  He was loyal and dedicated to his wife and family and would do anything, anyone needed or wanted.  He had an answer for everything and if he didn’t, he would find one.  He was meticulous in everything he did.  For his final Birthday, when asked what he wanted, he said, “just my family” and his wish was granted.  He was a man of integrity, strong intelligence, quiet confidence, humble strength, and the ultimate family provider.  He has left his family with the ultimate gift, a life well lived.

Visitation will be on Thursday, October 14, 2021, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Palmer Funeral Home-Welsheimer Chapel, 17033 Cleveland Road, South Bend, IN 46635.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday October 15, 2021, at the Cathedral of St. James, 117 N. Lafayette Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601.  Interment will be held at St. Joseph Valley Cemetery following the funeral services.  A luncheon will follow the internment at Papa Vino’s Restaurant on Grape Road, Mishawaka.

A special heartfelt thank you to Christy and Brittany from Hospice who cared for Dave for close to three years.

Memorial contributions to: Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Pl, Mishawaka, IN 46545 or

Cathedral of St. James, 117 N. Lafayette Blvd #1507, South Bend, IN 46601.

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