Mr. David F. Sanders
September 17, 1943 – January 27, 2020
David F. Sanders of Bloomfield Hills, MI and Naples, FL passed away peacefully on January 27, 2020.
David is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Susan (Fehlber) and children, Suzanne (Brent) Burzynski, Ellen (Steve) Reed, and Christian (Tressa) Sanders, and five grandchildren, Robert and Audrey Reed and Gabriel, Grayson and Gwendalyn Sanders. He is also survived by his brother, Mark Sanders (Sheila) and three sisters, Christine (Harmony) Lineback, Judy Bauer and Marianne Sanders as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
David was born on September 17, 1943 in Saint Louis, MO to Angela and Edward Sanders. David was a graduate of Christian Brothers College High School and received both his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Saint Louis University.
David’s job with Chrysler transferred him to Northwest Ohio and kept him here for over 40 years as he and his family spent every summer on Catawba. He was a member of Catawba Island Club.
He then transferred to the Detroit area where he retired after working for the Chrysler Corporation for over 30 years. He was very involved in his children’s high schools. He was on the Head of School Council at Marian High School for the past 20 years.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 am on Wednesday February 12th at St. Williams Church with visitation at 9:30. His life will be celebrated at a later date in Michigan and Saint Louis, where he will be interred. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Marian High School at 7225 Lahser Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301.
Manon Quane
January 31, 2020, 3:53 pm
Sue,deepest sympathy to you and all your family.
Diane Agnes
February 4, 2020, 2:28 am
Sue, Suzanne, Ellen and Christian-
We are thinking of you all and sending you hugs and strength. Dave was always so welcoming and took a genuine interest in our conversations. Such great memories all the way back to Colony Club.
Leslie Renne-Kegebein
February 4, 2020, 11:48 pm
Sending our strength, prayers and love at this difficult time. We are thinking of you and remembering such fond memories of Dave and our great conversations!! ❤️
Leslie and Paul
Josie White
February 5, 2020, 12:34 am
I am so sorry. Knowing your Dad so long, he was always such a great man and Dad. Suzanne, please make sure your Mom, Ellen and Christian all know I am thinking of all of you. Love you.
Mary
February 5, 2020, 12:56 am
The Gabel family is sorry for your loss. Such a kind, wonderful, friendly man. Special Prayers for your family !
Deb Amos
February 5, 2020, 1:54 am
Sanders Family,
Sending my thoughts and prayers to you all during this time of loss. Mr. Sanders always had a smile on his face, a helping hand to lend, and a generous heart for his family and friends. Much love to you all.
Sincerely,
Deb Amos and family
GEORGE C. OBRIEN
February 9, 2020, 4:36 pm
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Dave. We had many fond mamories together as classmates at CBC high school class of 1961. May he Rest in Peace.
Joe Thaman
February 9, 2020, 10:13 pm
Sue and family-
Our sincerest sympathy for your loss.
Joe and Karen Thaman