David Gene Scheiter

David Gene Scheiter, 55, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 6:22 PM Monday, January 27, 2014 at his home. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, January 31, 2014 at St. John's Lutheran Church. Pastor Michael Stoerger will officiate. Burial will be in the Grand View Burial Park. Visitation will be held 12:00 PM until the time of the service Friday at the church. The Smith Funeral Home and Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. David was born on June 24, 1958 in Washington, D.C. the son of Gene Louis and Mary Margaret (Kolarik) Scheiter. Survivors include his parents, Gene and Margaret Scheiter of Camdenton, MO; one daughter, Summer Thomas of St. Louis, MO; friend, Stacey Johann of Hannibal, MO; two brothers, Karl Scheiter and wife Sylvia of Camdenton, MO and Brian Scheiter and wife Donna of Laurie, MO; two sisters, Cynthia Hileman and husband Steve of Overland Park, KS and Rebekah Beck and husband John of Farmington, MO; two uncles, Dennis and Darryl Kolarik of Hannibal, MO; one aunt, Marlene Vershaw of Moline, IL; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Scheiter was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, one brother, Frank Scheiter and one uncle, Bruce Scheiter. David went on to further his education after high school at the University of Missouri. He worked for several years at General Motors in Wentzville until his line was shut down. David was a collector and trader of Victrolas, phonographs and antique car parts. David was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and Friends of Historical Hannibal. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Pallbearers will be Karl Scheiter, Brian Scheiter, Darryl Kolarik, Dennis Kolarik, Steve Hileman and Kevin Scheiter. Honorary Pallbearer will be John Beck. Memorials may be made to the St. John's Lutheran Church, in care of Smith Funeral Home and Chapel. Online condolences can be offered to the family at www.smithfuneralhomeandchapel.com