David L. Sander

March 9, 1927 - April 15, 2020

David L. Sander, born on March 9, 1927, died at the age of 93 years on April 15, 2020. David is survived by his wife of 55 years, Margaret (Farro) Sander. He was the loving father to a son, Thomas Sander of Atlanta, GA, and a daughter, Jean (Sander) Votruba and son-in-law, Jeffrey Votruba, of Oakland Township, MI. He adored his two grandchildren Alanna Votruba and Evan Votruba. He was also survived by his sister-in-law; Brenda (Powell) Sander. Dave was fortunate to also have an extended family of dear cousins, nieces and nephews. David is preceded in death by his parents, Frank G. Sander and Mary (Lawrence) Sander; brothers, Frank (Madge) Sander and Stephen Sander. Born and raised in Lansing, MI, Dave attended St. Mary’s Catholic School. Then graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business. He went on to work at General Motors, Oldsmobile Division, in various accounting roles for a career that spanned over 30 years. Dave was a long-time resident in East Lansing where he and Margaret were parishioners at St. Thomas Acquinas in East Lansing, MI. He embraced living near MSU and spent many years attending football games at Spartan Stadium and performing arts programs at the Wharton Center. After retirement, for about 20 years, Dave spent summers at a family residence on Elk Lake. This was a very special place for him as he used to vacation there as a young man too. There he enjoyed boating, gardening and reading. He and Margaret also liked to travel and visit family. They family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, July 10, 2020 from 9:30 am until 10 am Funeral Mass at St. John Fisher Chapel 3665 Walton Boulevard Auburn Hills, MI 48326.