David Severt

WAPAKONETA -- David U. Severt, 85, of Wapakoneta, died 9:35 p.m., Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the Wapakoneta Manor, with his family at his side. He was born August 13, 1938, in St. Marys, OH, the son of Adolph P. and Theresa H. (Wuebker) Severt, who preceded him in death. On September 3, 1960, he married Jeanette H. Schweitzer and she died October 12, 1980. Then on April 23, 1982, he married Emma J. Lauth and she died December 27, 2018.

Survivors include, 3 children, Steven J. (Patty) Severt, Wapakoneta, OH, Katherine A. (Gregory) Link, South Bend, IN, Timothy J. (Lyn) Severt, Wapakoneta, OH; 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, a sister, Sarah Dotson, Lima, OH.

He was preceded in death by 5 siblings, Roman, Edna, Madella, Loretta, & Rosemary.

Dave retired from Koneta Rubber Co. after 32 years of service. He also served as Lay Pastoral Minister at St. Joseph Catholic Church, retiring in 2003. A 1957 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School, he also studied at the Brunnerdale Seminary, Canton, OH. Dave was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was Past Grand Knight of the Third Degree with the Knights of Columbus Council #1272. He also served as Past Faithful Navigator of the St. Gaspar del Bufalo 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. Dave, along with his wife Jeanette, were Wapakoneta Co-Citizens of the Year in 1979. He was a member of the Amvets Post #333 and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie #691, both of Wapakoneta. He enjoyed camping and woodworking.

The family would like to thank The Gardens of Wapakoneta for the excellent care Dave received while a resident there. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 29, 2024, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta, where military rites will be performed by the Wapakoneta V.F.W. Post #8445. The family will receive friends from 2-7 p.m. Sunday and 9-10 a.m. Monday at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta. Memorials may be directed to the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.