Published on November 13, 2026 9:11 am
Last Updated on November 13, 2026 9:11 am
David E. Dust, 86 of Effingham, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham.
A prayer service will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to the time of service, Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to St. Anthony Schools. Online condolences may be expressed at www.bauerfh.com.
David was born November 3, 1940 in Effingham, the son of Anthony “Dash” and Cecilia (McDevitt) Dust. He was a graduate of St. Anthony High School and attended University of Illinois. David was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Effingham and was a 50 year member of Effingham Elks BPOE #1016. He was an avid golfer and a fan of Illinois Basketball & Football, St Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Bears.
David was a entrepreneur businessman, owner of Anthony Acres Resort and Showcase In. Realtors in Effingham and Colonial Liquors in Greenup, spanning some 30 years.
David is survived by his wife, Karen Ann (DeMurray) Dust; daughter, Juliana Marie Martin; brother, Patrick (Carole) Dust; grandchildren, Allison and Carly Ann Dust, Samantha and Alexander Hicks; great-grandchildren, Maxwell Koester, Lillian and Lennon Hicks; step-daughter, Linda Herboth; step-son, Timothy Bahrns; step-grandchildren, Nathan and Jacob Herboth; brother-in-law, DeWain Bohnhoff; as well as many nieces and nephews.
David was preceded in death by his parents; son, Scott Anthony Dust; brother, Philip C. Dust; sister-in-law, Rita Fox and step-grandchild, Christopher Hardiek.