David Anderson Sattazahn, 80, died June 29, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital Urbana Illinois.  He is survived by his son Marc, of Marlborough,  MA, and his wife Ruth Anne of Savoy. 

Services will be held Monday October 10 at Wesley United Methodist Church, Urbana.  Visitation  will take place at 11:00 in Watseka Lounge with funeral services following at 12:00 in the Sanctuary. 

David was born on February 3, 1942 in Decatur Illinois.  He graduated from Clinton High School in 1960 and began his studies at Northern Arizona University later transferring to the University of Illinois completing his B.A. in 1965. 

While continuing his studies in Social Work he was drafted into the U.S. Army.  For the next two years he served as Psychiatric  Caseworker at Valley Forge General Hospital among other bases.  After his discharge he returned to UIUC completing his Masters in Social Work in 1970.

David began working at the UIUC School of Social Work as a Professor of Field Instruction in 1975.  He retired in 2001. Dean Kagle said of David at his retirement: “He has played a crucial role In the educational experience and professional development of thousands of our graduates.”

Through his colleague Jan Hartman, David became involved with the Crisis Nursery of Champaign County.  He served several years on the Board of Directors including two terms as President during the fundraising and construction of the new facility.

David was diagnosed with Base of Tongue cancer in 2007.  In 2015 due to damage caused by earlier radiation treatment, he had a permanent feeding tube placed. 

Memorial donations may be made to the Wesley UMC, 1203 W. Green, Urbana, IL  61801 or to the Crisis Nursery of Champaign County, 1309 W. Hill, Urbana, IL  61801  Condolences may be offered at www.renner-wikoffchapel.com