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David was born on December 23, 1941.  Dave attended Western Illinois University and then entered the Air Force where he was an instructor pilot based in Selma, AL until Dec 1969. He worked for Northwest Orient for a very short time and then went to work for Eastern on July 27, 1970 (7/27/70). He was based in Boston until 1972 when he transferred home to Chicago. Dave was retired from EAL due to illness. He was married for 46 years to Janet Cienkus and they had three children, Marnie Cienkus, Matt Cienkus (Amanda) and Andrea Baldwin (Mike).  He was the grandfather of four, Jack, Cate, Helena and Erik.  He was an avid golfer and loved life until the end.  He had a long illness but faced it with humor and grace.  He and Janet lived in Park Ridge, IL and he is also survived by his sister, Barb Ekberg.