David Merrill Walthall Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of David Merrill Walthall of Dunedin, Florida, born in Danville, Illinois, who passed away on January 5, 2023, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of David Merrill Walthall to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Vera Walthall and Vernon Walthall; his son Bruce Allen Walthall; and his siblings, Miriam Shipman (Donald), Louis Walthall (Betty) and Phillip Walthall.

He is survived by: his wife Mary Strubinger Walthall; his son Brent Walthall; his daughter-in-law Lynda Smith of Sacramento, CA; his granddaughter Sydney Walthall of Boulder, CO; and his sister Olive Milledge (Larry) of Chariton, Iowa..

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rortvedt Funeral Services & Crematory

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January 19, 2023

Lolita Brown wrote a sympathy message

“My sincere condolences to Dr. Mary and the Walthall family at this very sad time. I remember Dr. David with great respect and admiration for his dedication to the staff, faculty and students at St. Petersburg Junior College and now St. Petersburg College. As Dean and Vice President of Student Services, he was committed to student development and growth in academic and social areas. My thoughts and prayers for you will continue as you remember and celebrate a life well lived. Lolita Brown”

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