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John David Mensch SUFFOLK - John David Mensch, 54, passed away Nov. 14, 2010. He was born in Munich, Germany, the son of Donald Henry Mensch and Margaret Hatchard Mensch. Along with his parents he is survived by his daughter, Ann Mensch; sisters, Mary J. Shaffer of Norfolk, Lisa A. Herbig of Fairfax, Va.; brother, Timothy A. Mensch of Fairfax. A funeral will be held Friday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. in Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, VA 23434, with Father Dick Budd officiating. Burial will follow in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. John will be available for viewing Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Western Tidewater Free Clinic at 2019 Meade Parkway, Suffolk, VA 23434. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 17, 2010.

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November 22, 2010

I did not know him, we share a name, first and last. We may be related so I wanted to express my sympathy to the family from the Mensch's in PA to the Mensch's in VA.

November 18, 2010

I offer my prayers for God's grace to John's entire circle of Family and friends. May the Comforter come beside you to help you. Chaplain (LTC) Ken Godfrey, USA

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