David Anthony Enderle

David Anthony "Dave" Enderle suddenly passed away at home on Saturday, March 20, 2021. He was born January 6, 1946, to Paul and Alma Bucher Enderle. After high school, Dave joined the United States Air Force. On August 17,1968, he married LaDeva Ann Buhs, and together they traveled the world until his retirement in 1986. Dave was proud to serve his country as always demonstrated by the Retired Air Force stickers he placed on his vehicles. After his military service, the couple and their two children moved back to Cape Girardeau. Dave finished his degree at Southeast Missouri State University and then continued in his role of public service as a member of the United States Postal Service. He worked as a mail carrier for years before becoming a Postmaster. He retired from his Postmaster position in Burfordville in 2012. He was an active member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish where he served as an usher for many years. He was also a proud Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus in Council 1111 and enjoyed fish fries and steak nights. Dave was a devoted and involved husband, father and grandfather. Dave's country boy roots stayed with him in his love of looking at old tractors and taking his grandchildren for rides around the block on his old Massey Ferguson. He enjoyed fishing and evening drives with his wife to watch deer. Dave will be deeply missed by his wife, LaDeva; his son, Raymond Enderle; daughter, Melissa (Neal) Essner; grandsons, Collin Enderle, Dylan, Spencer, and Tyler Essner; granddaughter, Maria (Josh) Flahardy; and sister Helen (Doug) Kinnison-Fehl. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Herman Enderle, sister, Anna Marie Enderle, and the man who was like a father to him for more than 50 years, his father-in-law, Ray Buhs. Visitation will be private. Funeral mass will be at 1:00 pm Saturday, March 27, 2021 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau with the Rev. Brian Straus officiating. The family requests that masks be worn at church for the funeral mass. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. Graveside military rites will be provided by Missouri Honors Team. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Knights of Columbus Council 1111 or Ronald McDonald House.

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David Anthony Enderle

January 6, 1946 - March 20, 2021