David H. Litzinger

David H. Litzinger passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Dave was born January 14, 1953, in Lafayette, Louisianna to parents Charles B. Litzinger and Shirley M. Litzinger (Horner).  Dave attended Glenbard North High School, in Carol Stream, IL, class of 1971. He loved sports being very athletic. He excelled at football and received a full ride scholarship to Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Dave loved getting together with friends and family cooking something on the grill.  Dave loved to entertain helping host the annual Litzinger Christmas party. Legendary stories were created throughout the years from those parties   He also loved to fish and enjoyed trips to Northern Minnesota where we had a cabin.    In 1985, Dave gave a kidney as the gift of life to his brother Karl F. Litzinger who suffered from Juvenile Diabetes.   Dave traveled the world working in the reinsurance industry. Although he thought he was a scratch golfer, his scorecard reflected a different outcome. He loved hitting the course with friends early in the morning, sometimes before the sunrise.     Dave’s bigger than life personality was his calling card. He was very generous and would give you the proverbial shirt off his back.  Dave was preceded in his death by his parents Charles and Shirley Litzinger and his brother Karl Litzinger.

Dave is survived by his sisters Kristin Jackson (Randy), Heidi Rapp (Jim), and brother Eric Litzinger (Debbie) as well as many nieces and nephews.  Dave asked that his ashes be spread in the same lake in northern Minnesota where our mother’s ashes were spread. May you rest in eternal peace.

9 comments

  1. God love you Litz. May you be at peace with yourself. I always treasured you as a good friend with many good times. Who can ever forget that yellow station wagon?? Or, the early morning golf excursions! Take care up there, FRIEND!!

    joe barnas
  2. Sorry to hear. But. He can now enjoy time w Shirley and Carl. Sorry for your loss Eric.

    Beth Cornell
  3. I loved Dave throughout his life. He was a good man.

    Michelle Ennis
  4. Uncle Dave, you had a smile and a laugh that lit up the room and I’ll miss you calling me Katie bird. I love you! Thank you for all the wonderful memories. Dad, Mom, Aunt Kris, Uncle Randy, Aunt Heidi and Uncle Jim ,I’m so sorry for your loss. I love you guys very much.

    Kathryn Romano
  5. “Bigger than life personality” is the perfect description of how I remember Dave. I was always in awe of how he could command a room. He had a dry sense of humor that could make you laugh at anything.

    My condolences to the Litzinger family. Rest in peace Dave. Say hi to Karl, CB and Hank for me. I’m sure the reunion will be something to behold.

    Kevin Osterloh
  6. So very sorry 🙁 Dave really was larger than life–and there are no myths about him, any ‘myth’ you hear is most likely true! He lit up a room and was one of the most fun people I’ve ever known! A generous guy and joyful man I was lucky to call my good friend for over 46 years. I am so, so thankful I spoke to him last week and also thankful he died peacefully. Loved that guy! Rest in Peace Nutley.

    Aynne Malmborg
  7. Dave, Litz, Horner, Chumley, Nut. One of my closest friends for many years. Too many escapades/shenanigans/adventures to list here. I guess this is the last one. I will miss you a lot.
    Love you my friend.
    Berg

    Eric Malmborg
  8. Dave, you are at peace now surrounded by all those people that love you. There is a void in my life now that can’t be filled. You were larger than life my brother. I will miss you and will always have your back. You lived life on your terms. I love you big brother!

    Eric Litzinger
  9. Speaking for Jim and myself,
    A force as big as life, shine on .
    Thanks for all the old times😍

    M Buttles

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