Born: March 17, 1943 - Deceased: January 26, 2021
David Eugene Cleveland, 77, of Sauget, IL died peacefully with his daughter by his side at Mercy Care and Rehab Center in Swansea, IL on January 26, 2021. He was born March 17, 1943, in East St. Louis, IL, the son of the late Charles Monroe Cleveland and Juanita June Cleveland (nee Reeves).
Mr. Cleveland is survived by his:
- Daughter: Tamara (Kenneth) Kujawa of Waterloo, IL
- Son: Scott (Suzette) Garmon of Lamar, MS;
- Grandchildren
- Chad (Jennifer) Kujawa of Millstadt, IL
- Brandi (Michael) Hudson of Gardner, KS
- Heather (Jeffrey) Wilson of Waterloo, IL
- Matthew Garmon of Lamar, MS
- Anna Marie (Russell) Reed of Memphis, TN
- Great-grandchildren
- Sean, Liam and Ryan Kujawa of Millstadt, IL
- Lincoln Wilson of Waterloo, IL
- Siblings
- Charlotte Huetsch of Sauget, IL
- Lonnie (JoAnn) Cleveland of Belleville, IL
- Dale (Carolyn) Cleveland of Millstadt, IL
- Juanita (Lonnie) Eiskant of Belleville, IL
- Mark Cleveland of Belleville, IL
- Vincent (Mary) Cleveland of O’Fallon, IL
- Dear nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Parents: Charles and Juanita, nee Reeves, Cleveland
- Step-father: Virgil Cleveland
- Wife: Cleo Patricia “Pattie” Cleveland
- Brother: Timothy Cleveland
- Nephew: James Huetsch
- Beloved companion: Tootles
David served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and then retired as a 39-year veteran and Sergeant for the Sauget, IL. Police Department. Mr. Cleveland was also a member of East Lodge # 504, Gothic Lodge # 852 AF & AM, Scottish Rite Bodies, and Ainad Shrine. Additionally, he was an accomplished underwater search and rescue Dive Master / Instructor, and a national champion sharpshooter.
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children.
Funeral: A private family service will be held. Mr. Cleveland will be interred at the Jefferson Barracks National Memorial Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.
8 Comments
Our lives were linked since 1948 when our fathers were killed together in the crash of a small plane. Our Mothers were great friends after that as were grew up together on Queeny Avenue. I am heart broken.
David was the leader of our rag tag group of kids growing up in the village. If we were mischievous it was because he lead us there. He also lead us from sport to sport as the seasons changed. He was a great athlete , always excelling at everything he did. My parents adored David.
I relied on David as a patrolman in the village to keep an eye on my brother’s children as he was killed when they were quite small. He never let me down and had a great relationship with them as the years went on.
RIP David Cleveland, you were the best and you will be missed.
I grew up with the Sauget PD watching over me and even during my divorce he was there when i needed someone to talk to.
RIP David Cleveland
I had the privilege of working with Dave on the Sauget Police Department from 1984 until his retirement in 2010. Dave loved serving the community in which he lived. I will cherish the good times we had over the years.
RIP my friend.
I had the privilege of being trained by Sergeant David Cleveland when I was hired on the Sauget Police Department. David was a great trainer. He will be missed by many, but I will never forget him, he was a great Police Officer.
Mark, sorry to hear about your brother. Please accept my synpathy.
Please accept our condolences. Dave was a friend and neighbor for many years.
Dave was a friend during our High School years at Cahokia High. He was respected and loved by us all. May God bless him and may he rest in peace.
David was a friend and great policeman. He always looked after the people of Sauget. My sympathies and prayers Are with the family. MISS YOU DAVE !