David E. “Butch” Rose, 66, of Waterloo, died Feb. 8, 2024 in St. Louis. He was born Nov. 1, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri to Robert and Shirley (nee Corzine) Rose.

Surviving is his brother Steven (Susan) Rose; sister, Karen (Kevin) Zimmerman; nieces and nephews Jamie Judge, Sarah Anne Rose, Leeann Nicole Demetrulias, Nathan Michael Rose, Eric Thomas Zimmerman, Kaitlyn Rose Zimmerman and Gregory Thomas Bombard; along with other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents brother Dennis James Rose and his grandparents.

Visitation is 10-11 a.m. Feb. 16 at Leesman Funeral Home in Dupo. 

A funeral service will follow at the funeral home with Jim Jarvis officiating. 

Interment will be at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Carterville.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to the Belleville Area Parent Teacher Organization for Exceptional Children.