David T. Ewalt

David T. Ewalt, age 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

Per David and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. David’s memorial service has been scheduled to take place the same day, starting at 12:00 P.M., also at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown has been entrusted to care for David and his family. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234. NOTE: David’s family extends an invitation to all who wish to pay tribute by bringing their hot rods to the funeral. Parking will be available at the Iowa Funeral Museum, located at 1201 Iowa Ave. West, adjacent to the funeral home.

David Thomas Ewalt, born January 29, 1940, in Marshalltown, Iowa, was the beloved son of Randall and Anna (Hill) Ewalt. He grew up in the Liscomb community and graduated from Liscomb High School with the Class of 1958. On November 7, 1959, David married the love of his life, Carol Ann Booth, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marshalltown.Their marriage was blessed with four children, who became the center of their lives. David worked for many years as a delivery driver for the 7 Up Bottling Company, where he was known for his reliability and strong work ethic. He later joined Emerson Fisher Controls as an electrician, a role he held with dedication until his retirement. He will be remembered for his devotion to family, his steady presence, and the pride he took in a lifetime of honest work.

David was a proud and dedicated member of the Marshalltown Street Rods club, UAW Post 893, and the Iowa State Snowmobile Association. He poured his energy and passion into the things he loved most—tinkering with his hot rods, riding motorcycles and snowmobiles, camping under open skies and exploring the country with his wife. Together, they traveled to every state in the nation except Alaska and Hawaii, creating a lifetime of memories on the road.

Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife of 66 years, Carol; his children, Randy R. (Melanie) Ewalt, Tim D. (Terri) Ewalt, Deb Walters, and Brian Ewalt; eight grandchildren; twelve great‑grandchildren; niece Tracy (Randy) Ferch, nephew, Gregg (Mary) Morris; sister-in-law Debra Brown-Booth; and his former daughter‑in‑law, Elke Ewalt.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Randall and Anna; his sister, Garnet (Ewalt) Morris; his brothers‑in‑law, Larry Morris and Jim Booth; his great‑grandson, Dominick Meyer; his nephews, Rick Morris and Michael Booth; and his mother‑in‑law, Geneva Catron.