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David Witzke Obituary

David Wayne Witzke 1939-2008 Passed away Saturday Sept 6 from cancer. Born in Kansas, Dave grew up in Denver and raised his family in Fremont, California. He moved to Glendale Arizona in 1995. A veteran of the irrigation industry, he had worked for Ewing Irrigation for the past 13 years. Dave was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Survived by his loving wife Diana, sons Mark (Michelle), Jeff and Eric (Laurie), 9 Grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Dave was a tireless worker (he invented the ½ day 5:00 to 5:00) who had a great influence over most everyone he came across. He will be missed by many, but his memory and legacy will never fade. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Sep. 10, 2008.

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Ron Mendleski

September 24, 2008

Dave Witzke was one of the most honorable men I know. I am honored and lucky to have known him and could only hope to become half the man he was. He will live in our hearts forever.

Kimberly Just

September 12, 2008

I do not know were to start Dave a kind loving father and Papa the kinda man who would do anything for anyone we are really great friends with his son Eric and Daughter Laurie when I first meet Dave and Diana they treated us and our kids like they new us forever we got to become pretty good friends through out the years and we addore them . My husband could talk to Dave for hours due to there love for cars and we really enjoyd his company we will really miss him he was a person you would never ever forget ...

Pullano's Pizza

September 12, 2008

We are very sorry for your loss.
God bless.

Rachel Courtright

September 11, 2008

To The Entire Witzke Family: My heart and my prayers are with you at this time of great loss. I had the honor and pleasure of working with Dave for a time at Ewing, and got to see first hand at how incredibly knowledgeable Dave was. He was extraordinarily devoted to taking every call I put to him (he NEVER let me put his calls to voicemail!). He was kind and good and will be greatly missed.

Valerie Wyatt

September 11, 2008

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dean Standlee

September 10, 2008

Trish and I were so sorry to hear about your loved one, Dave. We had some fun times together at the concerts and get togethers. Our prayers and sympathy go out to you, Diana, and your family.

Kevin Kohl

September 10, 2008

Dave will be greatly missed, i have had the pleasure of working with him for the past 8 1/2 years. He was always willing to help, and always had the answer. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Scott Smith

September 10, 2008

My sincerest condolences to Diana and family for your loss. Dave was a wonderful husband and father and will be deeply missed but never forgotten. I've been a friend of the family for 29 years and consider them to be my extended family.

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