David James Rector Sr., age 78, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away Friday, October 30, 2026. He was born March 5, 1948, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Raymond and Nancy (Gould) Rector. Dave worked over 37 years in the automotive industry. He retired at age 55 from Michigan Bumper as a plant superintendent.

He married the love of his life, Dianne Rose George on December 4, 1982. They were inseparable for 43 years of marriage before Dianne passed away on July 12, 2026. He loved golfing, taking trips to the casino with Dianne and family, working in the yard, playing cards, and spending time with family up at the cottage.

Survivors include children, Melinda (Colin) Piers, David (Stephanie) Rector Jr., and Jeffrey Rector; son-in-law, Ryan Wiltzer; grandchildren, Madeline, Gabriel (Erika), Grace, Jordan, Nathan, Maxwell, DJ, Colton and Analiese; two great-grandchildren, Addyson Ray and Magnolia; siblings, Cindy Johns, Denise (Dave) Hiemstra, and Richard Rector; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ronald (Margaret) George, David (Donna) George, Mary (Dave) Tobias, and Kathy Rector; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dave was preceded in death by his wife, Dianne; his parents; daughter, Dawn Wiltzer; brother, Dennis Rector; sister, Karen (Dave) Pienta; sister-in-law, Linda Rector; and brother-in-law, Mike Johns.

Gathering of family and friends will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, at Beuschel Funeral Home, 5018 Alpine Avenue NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321, with a memorial service at 11:00 am. Dave will be buried at Holy Trinity Cemetery and reunited with Dianne.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Corewell Health Hospice for their help and care in his final weeks.