David Robert Ross

DAVID ROBERT ROSS (1937-2017)

David Robert Ross was born on May 2, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017 from a long illness. David was married for fifty-eight years to Constance Ross. He had four children; David Ross (Joan), Rani Russell, Phyllis Sill (Bradley), and Connie Kuntz (Jesse); one sister-in-law Mary Carolyn Poe (Roger), nephew Mark Allen (Roma); fifteen grandchildren, one great grandson, and many cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Emmanuel and Phyllis Ross, and his niece, Anne Scott. David Ross was an original and had a keen eye for seeing what was unique in other people. David was educated at Cornell College (where he met Connie and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and English) and Northern Illinois University. Prior to teaching English and Creative Writing at Boylan Central Catholic High School, David was a journalist and editor for the Chicago Today and Rockford Register Star and other publications. At Boylan, he and Connie Ross led the Mock Trial teams to two state championships. David served honorably in the U.S. Navy, which is where he began his journalism career. He was a past president, editor, and treasurer for Rockford Writers’ Guild. He enjoyed golfing, authentic Italian food, sleuthing, writing and reading poetry, and listening to the other person talk. A private memorial will be held for family only. In lieu of flowers, please read or write a poem.