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David Zetlmaier Obituary
DAVID ZETLMAIER
10-12-76 ~ 10-25-17
David Walter Zetlmaier was born 10-12-76 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and died suddenly of cardiac arrest on 10-25-17 in San Diego, California.
When David was 6 months old, his family moved to Vancouver, Washington, where he then grew up, graduating from Fort Vancouver High School with honors in 1995, and Western Washington University in 1999.
After graduation, David briefly lived in Palo Alto, California, then in Seattle, Washington until 2012 when he moved to San Diego.
David is survived by his spouse, Patrick OConnor (San Diego); parents, Robert and Nancy Zetlmaier (Seattle); brother, Jon (Megan) Zetlmaier (Seattle); and nephew, Evan (Seattle).
A memorial service will be held Sunday, November 5, 2017 in San Diego.
Memorials may be made to Helen Woodward Animal Shelter, PO Box 64, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067.
Please sign David's Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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November 14, 2017
We are deeply saddened to learn of your loss. Dave & Marilyn Casteel
Robin Van Brunt
November 13, 2017
Nancy, I just heard of David's passing. I am so very sorry for your family. Please know my heart and prayers are with you all.❤❤❤
Pam Green-Vilhauer
November 12, 2017
I was so very sorry to read about David. My heart aches for your family.
November 9, 2017
Nancy,
So sorry for your loss.
Chris Bice
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Marty and Annette Erickson
November 5, 2017
David's zest for life will be missed, so enthusiastic and caring for others. We watched him grow up in Vancouver and go off to college. Our hears and prayers are with his family today. Rest In Peace, Dave Zetlmaier. Marty and Annette Erickson
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