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David Petzold Obituary
David Michael Petzold, 32, of Coopersburg, died Nov. 9, 2006 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Jessica Petzold. Born in Bristol, Pa., he was a son of Carl and Patricia Petzold. He was a member of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Colesville. He was a police officer for the Upper Saucon Police Department and former special agent for the F.B.I. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 35 and the Masons. Survivors: His wife; his parents; children, Sarah, Samantha, and Jonathan; six siblings; nine nieces and nephews. Services: Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at DeSales University, Billera Hall, Preston Lane and Landis Mill Road, Center Valley, Pa. Viewing 4-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 2006 DeSales University, Billera Hall. Services entrusted to Norcross-Weber Funeral Home, P.C., Coopersburg. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, checks may be made payable to the David Petzold Memorial Fund and sent to The Upper Saucon Police Department, 5500 Camp Meeting Road, Center Valley, PA 18034.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Petzold
Jeff Arnold
November 13, 2021
Dave, you are sorely missed my friend. I was together with Tim, Andy, Faux-Pas, Beal and Rimas this past weekend. We were all thinking about you and talking about all the great times we had together. You were and are a special person. We miss you every day.
December 6, 2006
Petzold Family-
Our sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
Palmerton Booster Club
Football Players, Cheerleaders and their families
JESSICA LINDSAY
November 22, 2006
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO U AND YOUR FAMILY.I DIDNT KNOW HIM BUT HES A HERO I MY BOOK
November 22, 2006
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MY FATHER IS A POLICE OFFICER AND EVER SINCE I WAS LITTLE THIS WAS MY WORST NIGHTMARE. DAVE IS NOW YOUR ANGEL AND HE WILL BE WITH YOU ALWAYS. GOD BLESS.
Debbie Young
November 17, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and the Upper Saucon Police family at this difficut time.
Debbie & Jerry Young
Tiffany McCartney
November 16, 2006
With deepest sympathies to the Petzold family and friends, and the Upper Saucon Police Dept. I didn't know him personally but through all of this, I feel like I knew him.
May Officer Petzold RIP, God Speed!
Eric
November 16, 2006
To the Petzold family:
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I have never met him but would see him at the SLYF games on the sidelines. You could tell just by looking at him he was so proud of his family and a genuinely caring person. He will be missed by his family and community.
J F
November 16, 2006
To the Entire Petzold Family,
Know now that you have an angel watching over all of you!
God Speed and God Bless.....
With Deepest Sympathy,
JF and CL, Sellersville
The Haas Girls
November 16, 2006
To: Dave's Sisters & Brothers
We are so sad that you have had to experience the horrible pain of losing your brother. We do remember what it feels like. If we can do anything, please let us know. Take care of your Mon and Dad. With love and tears...
Teri Hueber
November 15, 2006
Dear Pat and Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, and may god keep you all.
Teri Hueber (verizon-levittown)
Donna Santora
November 14, 2006
To the family, friends and work associates of Officer Petzold:
Although never having the privledge of meeting Officer Petzold, my daughters and I wish to express sincere sympathy for the loss of a very respected and loved man of our community, as already expressed by the testimony of the people he served. It was very sad indeed to learn of the loss of 'one of our own'. May you find peace within the embrace of David's spirit and God's loving arms.
Brandi
November 14, 2006
Jess & Family,
I send my deepest sympathy to you and your family. My mother used to work at the daycare where Sarah and Samantha went. We knew David for only a short time, but he loved his kids dearly. He loved his job, and his family. May he happily lay to rest. He is watching over all of us, and his children have a special guardian angel. You are all in our prayers.
Tricia Long
November 14, 2006
David was an intelligent and extraordinary person. He had the utmost integrity that guided his actions both in the classroom and in his career. I offer my deepest sympathies to his family. He will be missed by everyone who had the great opportunity to know him. God bless you and the entire Petzold family.
Stephen Repasch
November 14, 2006
The Petzold family,
On behalf of the Borough of Fountain Hill, its employees and residents, I extend our very deepest sympathies in the tragic loss of your loved one David.
Stephen Repasch
Mayor of Fountain Hill
Penny Repyneck
November 14, 2006
For the family members of Officer Petzold,
My deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Penny Repyneck - Lehigh County Adult Probation/Parole Department
Fellow Officer's Wife
November 14, 2006
With deepest sympathy and loving prayers to Mrs. Petzold and her children. May God and David both watch over you all and give you the strength you need through this difficult time.
Paul Iannacone
November 14, 2006
Dave was one of the truly good people in the world. As long as I have known him, from back in 9th grade, he had known what he wanted in life, and worked hard to achieve his goals. And he always had a smile on his face. He always knew 2 things for sure: That he wanted to be in law enforcement, and that Jessica was who he would be with forever.
Dave will be sorely missed by so many people. My thoughts and prayers are with Jess and the kids, as well as the rest of the family, and all of his family in law enforcement.
sue petko
November 14, 2006
Our sympathy to you, the family and friends of David.
My co-workers and I were deeply touched by the tragic accident last week.
Sue Petko and the
Employees @ AD Computer.
Joanne and Bob Schubach
November 14, 2006
Petzold Family,
We have not met, but we were so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The giant flag over Preston Lane was a fitting tribute to David and his years of service. After hearing about Officer Petzold, our college freshman spoke to us about remembering him as his D.A.R.E. officer and how he was was a great guy. Please know that his impact on our community will continue through the lives that he touched.
Sincerely, The Schubach Family
Patti Mack
November 14, 2006
To the Petzold Family,
We have never met, but Dave was involved with my DARE classes at Southern Lehigh Middle School for several years. He truly was such a caring, thoughtful and understanding officer. Through our conversations, I knew he loved his family, his job and children. Teaching DARE was one way of being able to reach out and help the youth of today, and he did it well. I am sorry for your loss, and my thoughts and prays are with you.
District Judge Anthony Rapp
November 14, 2006
Petzold Family,
With deepest sympathy in your loss.
Ange & Phil Stan
November 14, 2006
Jess,
We're both shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Dave's untimely death. Such a warm, caring and genuine friend will be dearly missed. Only our fond memories of this beloved man will keep him close to all of us.
Please know that you, the kids, and your families are in our thoughts.
chrissy
November 14, 2006
I am so sorry. RIP Officer Petzold. May God watch over your wife and children and all of your family.
Jen
November 13, 2006
Although we never met, I just wanted to express my sincere sympathy on the loss of your husband, father, & son. I am sure you are so proud of him but know that heaven now has a new angel to watch down upon you. We thank Officer Petzold for serving our community!
Taryn Farkus (D&B)
November 13, 2006
Jess & family,
My heart goes out to you and the kids during this time and in the days ahead.
Jamie W
November 13, 2006
Petzold Family:
I wish you all the strength in the world to help you recover from your devastating loss. This is a true tragedy. God Bless you.
The Coulston Family
November 13, 2006
You are in our thoughts and prayers may god bless david and all serving police officers.
Christina Paul
November 13, 2006
To The Entire Petzold Family:
At this time of sadness in your life, our company wants you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May an Angel watch over & carry you through this time of sorrow. With our deepest sympathy All the Employees,Harry A.Tillmann & Roger K. Hofmann at
PYRAMID SHEET METAL CO., PHILA. PA
Jeff Arnold
November 13, 2006
Dave will be sorely missed by all who knew him. All the way back to Central Bucks East when I first met him, I knew he was a kind and compassionate man. To Jessica and family, please now how deeply sorry I, and many others are for you and yours. I will be here if you need me. You are in my prayers.
November 13, 2006
Jess,
We have never met, but our husbands have mutual acquaintances within their police departments. I want to express my condolences to you and your children. You are in our prayers.
If you should ever need someone to talk to, don't hesitate to contact me.
Rim and Amy Gaver
November 13, 2006
Jess,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and the kids. Dave was such a great guy.. as a friend, dad, husband, and officer. Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
November 13, 2006
Dear Petzold family,
We were so saddened to hear of Dave's death. Only recently we met Dave as we needed help and guidence for our son. He told us to call him if we ever needed advice or help. Whenever we called, he took the time to guide us in making the right decision. Even though he had just met our son, he made himself available to us because he really cared. We were so grateful for Dave's help and so admiring of his character. I know you must be so proud of him. God bless you and your family.
Greg Kuchinos & Kristin Rogers
November 13, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Kathleen Wachholz
November 13, 2006
Jess, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time
Mary and Bill Rockel
November 13, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficut time. Dave made a positive impact on our daughters as thier Dare Officer at SLMS and it was his work with the youth of our area we will remember.
November 12, 2006
To the Petzold Family,
We have never met, but our lives are intwined in law enforcement. My husband was a former PA State Police Officer and my son is in the FBI formally of Newark. Each day they leave us to protect our fellow citizens and we pray that thay will return to us at the end of their shift. The message that you received is often given to others by them and we hope it will never happen to us. I would like to thank you for your husbands service and I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to all of you. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Coach Michelle Reinhard
November 12, 2006
Dear Jess - Dave was a great guy whose face always lit up when he looked at you or the kids. Girls, your dad was so proud of you when you cheered. He will be missed by the entire community including his football family. Sarah, Samantha and Jonathan you all have a special guardian angel. May God bless you and keep you in his sights.
Elaine Klose
November 12, 2006
Pat and Russ, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With love, Lainey and Lou
Phyllis Wenhold and Family.
November 12, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Petzold Family,and Dave's Brethren of the Upper Saucon Police Dept. God Bless!
Philip & Carol Spaeth
November 12, 2006
Officer Petzold was an outstanding law enforcement official who brought honor and respect to the Upper Saucon Police Department. His departure is a terrible loss for the community to which he served with great distinction. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and co-workers.
darrell and lori and lynsey berta
November 11, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 11, 2006
Our prayers are with the family of Officer Petzold. Heaven has another angel. God Bless.
OFC/EMT Joshua Schnalzer
November 11, 2006
It was a pleasure to work with you and you will be greatly missed. I pray for your family and co-workers. May you rest in peace.
Kim Schwartz
November 11, 2006
Jess,Sarah,Samantha and Jonathan,
I am so sorry for your loss. Dave
was a great cheer Dad, he was always so interested in how good you girls were. All of you will be in my prayers.
Coach Kim Schwartz
B Lotte (DSUPD)
November 11, 2006
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Bob Swaim
November 11, 2006
I knew Dave for a very short time
but always found that Dave came
with a smile. He was approachable
as a police officer and an excellent role model for us all.
Dave's Great attitude and willingess to help made him a great asset to both the community and Upper Saucon Police force.
My hope is that both his family
and friends recall the great person
that Dave was and his great greeting smile.
Stephen Bucar
November 11, 2006
From the FBI Newark Division, our thoughts and prayers go out to Dave's family and friends. Although a valuable member of the FBI only a short period of time, Dave made the personal decision to return to the work that was dearest to his heart; police work in his local community. This is where he knew he could make a difference one person at a time each day of his life. Dave will be sadly missed by all of his friends and colleagues with whom he worked in the Newark Division of the FBI.
On behalf of the FBI Newark Division Management,
Stephen A. Bucar
Supervisory Special Agent
FBI Newark Division
Ellen & Barry McCann
November 11, 2006
So sorry to hear of your loss. Dave will never be forgotten. He will always be in our memory.
Shelly Kilpatrick
November 11, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time of your life. My children go to Southern Lehigh Schools and remember Officer Petzold as "Their DARE Officer". Thank you for the positive impact on our children as an Officer of USPD. God Speed and God Bless!
Jason Nicholas
November 11, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Petzold Family. I had a few chances of working with Officer Petzold as part of my job as a Deputy Coroner with Lehigh County, he was a very dedicated to his job.Officer Petzold will be missed by everyone.
George J. Snerr
November 11, 2006
Thanks for your years of service.
God bless you and your family.
George J. Snerr, retired Pennsylvania State Police
Bob Long
November 11, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. It is brothers like David that make law enforcement an honorable profesion.
Norm Williams
November 11, 2006
David was a kind, thoughtful and compassionate man. As Detective he worked carefully and tirelessly to get the facts and he never compomised his ethics or values. In personal conversations he was very passionate when speaking of his wife or children and the warmth and love he felt came through. He will be missed in this community. My prayers go out to his wife and children. May God bring each of them comfort in this time of grief and may He meet all their needs in the coming days.
RUTH A KELLER
November 11, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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