David W. Lebrecht

October 31, 1964 - March 14, 2020

David W. Lebrecht, age 55 of Mattoon, IL passed away at Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. A funeral service in his honor will be held at noon, Friday, March 20, 2020 at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938; Pastor Brad Brown will officiate. A committal service will immediately follow in Windsor Cemetery in Windsor, IL. A visitation will be held the same day from 10:00 AM until the time of service at funeral home. David was born on October 31, 1964 in Mattoon, IL the son of the late David G. and Linda L. (Wallace) Lebrecht. He is survived by his two sons, Joshua D. and Jeremy D. Lebrecht; ex-wife, Penny M. Delossantos; one sister, Amy D. Lebrecht; one niece, Heather Jenkins; one great-niece, Faith Jenkins; grandmother, Mildred French, all of Mattoon, IL; and numerous cousins. David honorably served our country in the US Army. He was employed by Wal-Mart in the maintenance department and attended Mattoon First Baptist Church. He was very knowledgeable with computer technology and video gaming. He enjoyed trains and camping at Wolf Creek State Park. Most of all, he treasured the time spent with his two sons, Joshua and Jeremy; he loved them with all his heart. David will be lovingly remembered for his good spirits and sense of humor. He was always there to brighten the day for others. Please visit www.facebook.com or www.mitchell-jerdan.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in his honor or share a memory with the family.