Search by Name

Search by Name

David Bethge Obituary

BETHGE - David Born August 27, 1941 passed away October 24, 2008. Loving friend and husband to Patricia, father to Annie Marie Kneis (Spouse John), Joseph (Spouse Lea), Richard (Spouse Marsha), Catherine White, Patricia Noble (Spouse Erik) and eleven Grandchildren. During his time with us he enjoyed working with Boy Scouts, camping with his family, and fishing off of the USS Never Sail. He was a member of the United States Air Force. He also worked for the NY Central Railroad and as a Fire Fighter for the City of Buffalo. He retired as the EAP Coordinator for the Buffalo Fire Dept. in 1997. Memorial Mass will be at Saint John Gualbert, Gualbert and Doat, Cheektowaga, NY Saturday, November 1st at Noon. Interment will be private. Donations in lieu of flowers can be given to New Braunfels Professional Fire Fighters Association, PO BOX 310225, New Braunfels, TX 78131.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for David Bethge

Not sure what to say?





6 Entries

Tana Noble

November 3, 2008

Tricia, Pat and family,
We are all so sorry for the loss of Dave, he truly was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather...also a great father-in-law....we will all miss him, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time...

Tana and Neil Noble
Henrietta Mathewson (gram)

Diane & Eric Sofer

October 31, 2008

Tricia and Family

Our Hearts, Our Prayers and Our Best Wishes are with you and your family at this time. He is beyond the veil of tears, forever young, forever strong, and forever in your hearts.

Judy Milliman

October 30, 2008

My Bro, I will miss you, but you are with your bro John. We four shared so much ,laughs and tears, are lives are forever connected. You and John both firefighters to the end, both loving husbands and fathers are together again for that Final Call. I love you and will miss you........Judy Milliman

Linda Serrianne Davies

October 30, 2008

Dear Joe, Lea and family,
So very sorry to read of your Dad's passing. I remember how close you were to him. My thought and prayers are with you.....

COLLEEN KOGUT

October 30, 2008

PAT AND FAMILY
GARY AND I WERE SADDENED TO HEAR OF DAVES PASSING . WE HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF HIM AND OUR CAMPING DAYS TOGETHER. WE WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS. GARY AND COLLEEN KOGUT

Ron Endle

October 30, 2008

I had the pleasure of starting in the BFD with Dave and over the years we worked on things together. Dave always had the desire to do what he could to better the BFD. I will be out out town this weekend but wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.

Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results

Make a Donation
in David Bethge's name

Memorial Events
for David Bethge

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support David's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor David Bethge's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more