Obituary for David L. Eby

David Leonard Eby, 76, Wakarusa, was called home to be with Jesus at 3:19 a.m., Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Hospice of the Valley, Phoenix, Arizona. He was born November 18, 1948, in Elkhart, to Elmer “Leonard” & Esther Marie (Miller) Eby. On December 28, 1969, he married Denise (Erbaugh) Eby.
Surviving are his wife, Denise, Wakarusa, children, Ryan (Kristin) Eby of Syracuse, Garrett (Keri) Eby of Wakarusa, Alicia Dodd & Adrian Dodd of Mundelein, IL, grandchildren, Kaitlin Eby, Courtney (Blake) Farley, Reyna Dodd, Serena Dodd, and a sister, Jan (Richard) Shively, Elkhart.
Preceding him in death are his parents and a sister, Judy Diamond.
Dave graduated from Wakarusa High School in 1967 and from LeTourneau College in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. He began his career as a flight instructor and, in 1973, started AgriFlite Services with a Cessna 188, taking the company’s first swath. Over the years, Dave and his family empowered crop and land managers with the tools, technology, and aerial solutions needed to get the job done with efficiency, precision, and safety. In 2023, celebrating 50 years of excellence in aerial application, AgriFlite Services continues to serve with dedication, honoring his legacy.
Private family burial services were held at Olive Cemetery.
Celebration of Life Fly-in & Drive, Saturday, May 24, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a service at 1 p.m. Hosted at the AgriFlite Services Inc. hangar, 30688 County Road 36, Wakarusa, IN 46573 Details can be found at www.AgriFlite.com.
The family requests that memorial donations be directed to:
-LeTourneau University: http://letu.edu/give checks can be mailed to PO Box 7333 Longview TX 75607-9913
-Hospice of the Valley: www.hov.org/donate/ checks can be mailed to 1510 E Flower Street, Phoenix AZ 85014
Rieth Rohrer Ehret Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa, is handling arrangements and online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com