n's, as a child (Sioux City, Iowa) and had great pride and joy in operating Arkovich Real Estate, alongside his wife and children, managing and maintaining residential real estate property (1977 - 2014). David was an active member of the Ames Jewish Congregation and served on many religious, service and historical society organizations in the Greater Ames and Des Moines area. David was a caring, patient and kind man who enjoyed traveling around the country visiting family, historical and military museums and supporting his kids' athletic and professional endeavors. He was an enthusiastic Ames High, University of Iowa, Iowa State University and Missouri State University athletics fan and supporter. He always enjoyed cheering on an underdog! David is survived by his wife, Ellen of Ames; his children: Michael (Crystal) Arkovich of Ames, Elisa (Sean) Buck of Ankeny, and Stacey (James) Dillon of Columbus, OH; six grandchildren: Cooper and Austin Arkovich, Madisyn and Alanna Buck, and Khloe and Carson Dillon; and one brother, Marv (Corky) Arkovich of Tampa, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral service will be held at 10:30am on Monday, January 28 at Ames Jewish Congregation. Burial will be in the Ames Municipal Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Adams Funeral Home and online condolences may be left for David's family at www.adamssoderstrum.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David's honor to Ames Jewish Congregation, Iowa Jewish Historical Society or the Ames Police Benefit Association. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.adamssoderstrum.com/obituaries/David-Gary-Arkovich?obId=4056724#/obituaryInfo