David Lee Royce

David Lee Royce, age 69, of Perry, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Perry Bible Church, located at 318 12th St, Perry, IA 50220. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Rippey Cemetery in Rippey. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in David’s name to an organization of your choice.

David was born on October 25, 1955, the only child of Ronald and Barbara (Todd) Royce. He attended grade school in Rippey, and later went on to junior high and high school in Ogden, graduating in 1974.

He farmed alongside his father for 25 years and spent most of his life in the Rippey area. Throughout the years, David also worked for various companies to supplement his farming income. In 1986, he married Deann Hirsch of Paton, Iowa, and together they had two daughters, Rebecca and Stephanie.

Outside of work, David enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, and shopping for antiques. He also loved photographing wildlife, deer, pheasants, eagles, and more, that he encountered while exploring the outdoors or fishing along the river.

David was known for his favorite sayings, including: "Never give up or quit after starting something," "Anything worth having is worth working for," and "Whatever you do, whether for someone else or yourself, do the very best you can."

He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughters, Rebecca and Stephanie Royce, as well as many dear friends.