David Walkenbach

David A. Walkenbach, 15, of West Salem, IL passed away on Monday May 22 ^nd , 2023, at the Emergency Room of Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL.  He was born March 11 ^th , 2008, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville, IN to Jonathan and Rachael (Koons) Walkenbach.

David was a member of the Moravian Church in West Salem and attended the First Christian Church of West Salem youth services. He loved animals and was considered an animal whisperer. David loved to ride dirt bikes, and loved anything that was motorized. He loved to fish and enjoyed all outdoor activities. David loved being with friends and had a very outgoing personality.  He was a hard worker and loved his family.

David was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather David Lee Walkenbach and his great-grandparents.

He is survived by his parents Jonathan and Rachael Walkenbach; sister Marissa Walkenbach; maternal grandparents; Carolyn Higginbotham, Michael Koons; paternal grandmother; Carol Sue Walkenbach; several Aunts, Uncles and cousins.

Memorials may be made Walkenbach Memorial Fund at Citizens National Bank.

Visitation: 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., Tuesday May 30 ^th , 2023, Moravian Church, West Salem, IL.

The family encourages those attending to dress casually.

Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m., Tuesday May 30 ^th , 2023, Moravian Church, West Salem, IL.

Interment: Moravian Cemetery, West Salem, IL.

Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, West Salem. IL.