David Charles Rasdall, 69, passed away on September 2, 2026. He was born April 28, 1957, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Dwayne and Leona (Henning) Rasdall.
David married Sally (Moore) Rasdall on February 14, 1992, in Watseka, Illinois. Together they built a life centered around family, laughter, and the simple things that meant the most.
David proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for eight years. He was especially proud when his nephews followed in his footsteps by serving in the Marine Corps as well.
Sports were an important part of David’s life from an early age. As a child, he played baseball and later ran track while attending high school in Watseka. He had great respect for Joseph Sutfin, who taught him not only how to run track, but also the importance of commitment and finishing what you start. That was a lesson David carried with him throughout his life.
David loved all kinds of sports and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, but football held a special place in his heart. Above all, he was a lifelong Minnesota Vikings fan.
David worked in Ford parts for many years before becoming a tanker truck driver for Heniff Trucking out of Kankakee, where he spent the last 16 years of his working career. He loved driving a truck and valued the many friendships he made along the way.
More than anything, David loved his family. Spending time with his children and grandchildren brought him tremendous happiness.
David had a quirky and wonderful sense of humor and loved to laugh. He had a way of finding humor in the unexpected things in everyday life, and he brought a great deal of joy and laughter to his family and friends.
David is survived by his wife, Sally Rasdall; his children, William and Vicki Walver of Watseka, Angela and Andrew Maple of Watseka, Brandi and Nathan Trumann of Donovan, and Karli Alejandro of Bourbonnais.
He is also survived by his grandchildren, Adam and Hannah Walver, Gabriel Walver, Samuel Walver, Finnegan Walver, Jacob Sparling (Kammie), Benjamin Villafria, Nikolas Maple, Owen Maple, Megan Trumann, Andrew Trumann, Emma “Aka Wilbur” Trumann (Justin), Izabell Alejandro, Olivia Alejandro, and Humberto Alejandro; and his two great-granddaughters, Iyla and Emelia Alejandro-Pantoja.
David is also survived by his brother, Mark Rasdall of Watseka; sisters-in-law, Trisha Rasdall of Colorado, Sandy Thomas of Cissna Park, Sharon (Mike) Oliveria of Champaign, and Sue (Dale) Heffelfinger of Milford; brother-in-law, Greg Moore (Donna) of Champaign; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dwayne and Leona Rasdall; his brother, Dan Rasdall; his in-laws, Delores and Wayne Stimpson and Kenneth and Donna Moore; and his brother-in-law, Paul Thomas.
A private funeral service will be held.
A Celebration of Life Open House will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Watseka American Legion Post #23 Building.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family’s wishes.
Arrangements are being handled by the Baier Funeral Home in Watseka.
