C. David "Dave" McClaine, 73, of Monticello, Indiana, passed peacefully at 9:45 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, at his residence with his family by his side.

Dave was born on Thursday, November 20, 1952, at Witham Memorial Hospital, Lebanon, Boone County, Indiana to Carl and Etta (Ridenour) McClaine. They both preceded him in death.

On Saturday, December 5, 1992, in the Monticello Christian Church of Monticello, Indiana, he married Debra "Deb" (Hunt) Funk. She survives.

Dave was born and raised in Lebanon, Indiana. He was a 1972 graduate of Lebanon High School. Right after graduation he moved to Tamuning, Guam where he was a Captain for the Security Alert System and also was a Scuba Instructor. In 1980, he graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. He had worked at the Boone County Sheriff's Department for several years holding many positions including Dispatcher, Turnkey, and Merit Deputy. Later he became a Deputy Marshal for Whitestown, Indiana. He then went on to work at the Lebanon City Police Department as an Officer and K-9 Handler and did K-9 training for several other counties.  Dave moved to Monticello, Indiana in 1989 where his family had a lake cottage since 1959. He was a "jack of all trades".  He worked a variety of jobs throughout his career.  He was a mechanic for John Deere, head millwright for Indiana Farm Systems, a semi driver and a meter reader for NIPSCO.  He was instrumental in setting up the gun department for Rural King where he worked as the Firearms Manager for many years. Dave then became a Special Deputy for the White County Sheriff's Office and retired as the Chief Maintenance Supervisor of the jail. Dave was a member of the AmVets Post 91 of Monticello, Indiana and an active member of the AmVet Riders. Dave was also active in the White County GOP.  He was a member of the former Twin Lakes Southern Baptist Church. Dave's hobbies included fishing, golfing, and riding motorcycles.  At the age of 18, he and some friends took a 16,000-mile motorcycle trip covering 37 states, Canada, and Mexico.  In his younger years he was an excellent water skier and swimmer.  He was once asked to ski at Cypress Gardens.  

Dave is survived by his wife Deb McClaine of Monticello, Indiana; children, Scott (wife Tina) Watson of Peoria, Arizona, Kristina "Kristy" (husband Shanon) Campbell of Frankfort, Indiana, stepchildren, Polly (husband Gabe) Deno of Monticello, Indiana, Heidi Funk, Burnettsville, Indiana, Tyler (wife Relisa) Funk of Monticello, Indiana; grandchildren, Devin Watson, Darcie Baker, Justin Baker, and Nathan Campbell; many step grandchildren, and great grandchildren; sister, Eldenna Stevenson of Virginia; sister-in-law, Donna (husband Russ) DeArmond of Remington, Indiana; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents; Carl and Etta McClaine; sister, Mary C. "Katy" Mount Bramblett; mother and father-in-law, Jim and Bettie Hunt; brothers-in-law, Tom Stevenson and David Hunt.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, and 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Deibels Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Deibels Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana with Pastor Ross Terry officiating. 

Burial will follow on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in the Hughes Cemetery of rural Monticello, Indiana. 

Memorial contributions may be given to AmVet Riders Post 91. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home, or can be mailed to 219 Northwestern Ave., Monticello, IN 47960 in Memory of Dave McClaine.

Deibels Funeral Home is honored and blessed to be assisting the family; memories, messages, and photos of condolences can be made at www.deibelsfh.com