DAVID GEORGE VENDELIN

David George Vendelin, age 66, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, passed away at 8:23 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.  He was born December 2, 1953, in San Jose, California, the son of Ray Vendelin and Dorothy Park.
Dave was a special education teacher at Mt. Vernon High School.  Dave was truly one of a kind.
As he liked to say with a smile, “Hey, they broke the mold after me!”  And it was very true. Dave will be remembered for his faith, his funny stories and classic one-liners, his loud laugh, his free spirit, his love of nature and animals, his passion for sports, his love for Crosby, Stills & Nash and for Cat Stevens, and his deep love for his sons and grandkids.  He will be greatly missed by his community and family.
David is survived by his three sons, John Vendelin, of Brooklyn, New York; Joe Dan Vendelin, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and Jake Vendelin, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri; three sisters, Vera Vendelin, Teresa Vendelin, and Margaret Dunnam and one brother, John Vendelin.  David was also loved by three grandchildren, Jace Vendelin, Caya Vendelin, and Savannah Vendelin, as well as by a beloved nephew and nine nieces.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Ray Vendelin and Dorothy Park.
Due to travel concerns and restrictions related to Covid-19, an on-line celebration of life will occur. Online condolences may be shared at www.FossettMosherFuneralHome.com.