David Schober

David (Dave) M. Schober, 46, of Crystal Lake, IL formerly of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville as a result of a tragic accident at his home the previous week.

Dave was born April 9, 1970 in Freeport, IL, was a 1988 graduate of Freeport High School (go Pretzels!), and attended Southern Illinois University. Dave worked at Jewel for 15 years and Follett (McHenry) for 15 years; he worked hard, so he could play harder.

Dave married his soul mate, Debbie (nee Dobbs), on May 18, 2002 and instantly became a beloved stepfather to Emily Crandall. Dave and Debbie grew their family with a daughter, Courtney Rose born on April 16, 2004.

Dave enjoyed his passion for life through hunting, musky fishing, snowmobiling, caring for his house full of girls, and coaching Courtney. His amazing personality, wonderful sense of humor, and his contagious laugh touched everyone who knew him. He was a loyal fan of the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Cubs, and Chicago Blackhawks, so please feel free to proudly wear anything in support of Dave’s love for these teams to the visitation/celebration.

Survivors include his wife, Debbie; daughters, Courtney Schober and Emily Crandall; parents, Betty (Meador) & Ted Schober; grandmother Marjorie (Smith) Meador; sister Brenda; nephew Jeremy; mother-in-law & father-in-law John & Jeannette Dobbs; brother-in-law & sister-in-law John & Kay Dobbs; nieces Michelle & Niki Dobbs; and many other family and dear friends too numerous to name. Dave was a loyal and loving husband, an amazing father/stepfather, a beloved son, a mentor and friend to many and he will be sorely missed by all.

Visitation will be Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm with a celebration of life/sharing of memories ceremony at 7:00pm at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.

The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, you please consider a donation in Dave’s memory to: Fox River Valley (FRV) Chapter of Muskies, Inc., Dave Schober Memorial, P.O. Box 7613, Algonquin, IL 60102 or a donation to the Schober Family Fundraiser established for the girls at www.gofundme.com/schober-family-fundraiser.