Ferguson, David L., Sr. 95, died Tuesday September 18, 2018, at his home in Chicago with his family in attendance. Born in 1922 in Minneapolis, MN, to Donald and Arline, Dave graduated from the University of Minnesota. He served honorably in the US Army during WWII. He worked in marketing research for IDS as an executive vice president. His avocation was always the cello, and he played with the Minneapolis Civic Orchestra until retirement and then spent winters in Florida, where he played with the Florida West Coast Symphony for 25 years. He was active in supporting his church, in volunteerism, and as a sailor. A lasting legacy was the establishment of educational scholarships for the School of Music at the University of Minnesota. Dave is survived by his daughter, Julie (Mike Decker) and his sons, David (Susan) and Mark (Phyllis Young) as well as 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley and their son, Scott. Donations may be directed to the Ferguson Family Scholarship in care of: Colleen Donahue Office of Institutional Advancement, College of Liberal Arts University of Minnesota 220J Johnston Hall, 101 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612) 626-514

Published on September 23, 2018