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David Eberhard Obituary

Eberhard, Rev. Dr. David, age 82, passed away peacefully May 10, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Beverly (Jacobs); dear father of Michael (Michelene), Mark (Kim), Timothy (Marcia), Paul (Becky), and David (Karin); loving grandfather of John (Amanda); Erin, Erich, Ean, Eamon; Stephaney, Shane, Kyle, Allison; Hannah, Sarah, Rachel; Claire and Natalie; and the late Nathan Paul; brother of John Paul (Lois), Lois Martin (John), Richard (Carol) and Arthur (Daphne), the late Naomi McCrea (the late Donald) and the late Ruth Lewis. He was the brother-in-law of Judith Rowe (James) and uncle to many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Thursday, May 12, and Friday, May 13, at Historic Trinity Lutheran Church, 1345 Gratiot, Detroit. A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at the church. He will lie instate at 9:30 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Historic Trinity Lutheran Church, 1345 Gratiot, Detroit, MI 48207. ahpeters.com

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Published by The Macomb Daily from May 11 to May 13, 2016.

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John McIntosh

May 13, 2016

I am very sorry for the loss of what I considered a very good man. Pastor Ebernard welcomed myself and, my family into the Historic Trinity family with open arms. He made me feel right at home from the first time I met him. Subsequently, the guy not only Baptised me, he Baptised my three children and, two of my Grandchildren ( we didn't get the third child in in time). I going to miss Rev. Dave alot. You have my deepest sympathy for your loss.
The McIntosh Family

Annette Geary

May 13, 2016

We carry you in our hearts!

K & A Geary

May 13, 2016

Dear Ms. Beverly,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for you loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Know you are blessed and never alone. Heaven and your family have another Angel.

With Love to all,
Kevin & Annette

Norm Bandemer

May 13, 2016

David Eberhard...a true leader of Detroit! A man of faith. A man of the people and long time family friend.

May 12, 2016

Those messages at Chapel while at Lutheran High School East were like "No Others". With the grace of God and his beautiful wife and family what a life and legacy he was allowed to live. No disrespect but look out! Heaven.

Joyce & Ken Bauman

May 12, 2016

We remember that powerful voice when we came downstate to Holy Trinity. Always enjoyed his sermons.

DeElvera Edwards-Jones

May 12, 2016

I remember Rev. Dr. Eberhard when he was a member of the Detroit City Council. I do not live in Detroit, but I remember him fondly. My condolences to his family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Jeffrey Zurell

May 12, 2016

Rest in peace Pastor Dave! I'll never forget the days at Riverside and working with you as Lutheran Peace Corps volunteers. You have certainly touched many lives for the better.
Peace to your family in this time of need.

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1345 Gratiot,, Detroit, MI 48043

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