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Visitation:
Sunday, May 25, 2025, from 12 - 2 p.m. at Holland
Barry & Bennett Funeral Home in Lincoln, IL.
Service:
Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral home: Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral
Home
Obituary
David H. Katz, affectionately
known as “Super Dave,” passed away peacefully on May
18, 2025, in Bloomington, IL, surrounded by his
loving family. He was 87 years old.
Born in Lincoln, IL, on December 30, 1937, Dave was
the only child of Harold and Esther Katz (née
Johnson). He graduated from Lincoln Community High
School in 1955 and spent his entire life in Lincoln,
where he built a legacy of hard work, creativity,
and kindness.
Dave was a farmer for over 40 years, deeply
connected to the land and Logan County community. In
1977, he bought and lovingly renovated The Lincoln
Depot, which he transformed into an upscale
restaurant that quickly became a beloved spot for
both locals and travelers. It was there he met his
future wife, Rebecca Jones. The two were married on
May 21, 1988, in a beautiful ceremony at Funk’s
Grove.
Never one to sit still, Dave founded Tri-Square
Construction in 1988, continuing his passion for
building and craftsmanship. He was a man of many
talents and hobbies; he loved to fish, play pool,
basketball or softball and was always up for a
competitive game of Gin or Euchre.
A man of faith, Dave was a long-time member of Faith
Lutheran Church, where he served as an elder and
trustee for many years. His faith guided his life
and his relationships with others.
Dave was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and
great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife,
Rebecca Katz (née Jones); their three daughters:
Lisa Jo (Paul) Abbo of Chicago, Bobbie Jo (Nathan)
Jones of Lincoln, Kendall Katz and her partner
(James Kasher) of East Peoria and two children from
his previous marriage to Judith Alexander, Debra
(John) Barr of Naperville and Lynette (Gene) Harker
of Indianapolis. He is also survived by seven
grandchildren: Justin Barr, Brooklyn (Jason) Anhalt,
Jordan Barr, Alex (Sarah) Harker, Hayleigh (Adam)
Kanzler, Rebecca Abbo, and Evan Abbo; nine
great-grandchildren and his mother-in-law and long
time caregiver, Linda Jones.
He was preceded to heaven by his parents, Harold and
Esther Katz, as well as his beloved aunts and
uncles.
A visitation will be held from 12 PM to 2 PM on
Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Holland Barry & Bennett
Funeral Home in Lincoln, IL. A celebration of life
service will follow at 2 PM with Dave’s cousin,
Corey Campbell officiating.
To honor Dave’s legacy, the family kindly requests
that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the
family in care of Lisa Abbo to help reduce funeral
expenses.
Dave’s warmth, humor, faith, and unwavering love for
his family will be deeply missed but joyfully
remembered by all who knew him.
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