Birth: July 24, 1949
Death: October 17, 2026
David L Gurbach OBITUARY
David L Gurbach OBITUARY
David L. Gurbach, 77, of Lake Bluff, Illinois, passed away on October 17, 2026.
Born on July 25, 1949, in Painesville, Ohio, David was the son of Elmer and Gloria Gurbach. He graduated from Riverside High School, where he lettered in baseball, football, and wrestling, and later attended Mount Union College. David began his career as an art teacher at John R. Williams Junior High School in Painesville before joining Fasson, later Avery Dennison, where he enjoyed a distinguished international career. His work took him from Ohio to Georgia, Canada, and Hong Kong, where he led Avery Dennison’s Asian operations. He later held senior executive leadership positions with Moore Corporation and Banta Healthcare.
A lifelong artist, David maintained a passion for art throughout his life. He later attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and returned to creating mixed-media artwork. An avid Beatles fan, he possessed an encyclopedic knowledge of the band’s music. He also enjoyed classical music, travel, golf, Cleveland sports, spirited political discussions, and spending time with family and...