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David graduated from Academy High School and went on to serve in the United States Coast Guard. He worked for General Electric and most recently retired from Erie Water Works. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and the Saints and Sinners Club. David will be remembered as a real friend to all who knew him.
In addition to his mother, survivors include brother, Gary F. Boesch (Darcie), of Charlotte, NC and his nephew, Timothy Boesch, of Syracuse, NY.
In addition to his father, he was preceded by his brother, Larry W. Boesch.
Friends are invited to a memorial service on Tuesday, October 7th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home, Inc. 5000 Wattsburg Rd. Erie, Pa 16504. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Please visit www.SchmidtFuneralHomeErie.com to leave a condolence on David's Tribute Page.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Stephanie Dembski
October 5, 2025
Rest in peace dave, you were a very nice man.
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Jan Merry Bisbee
October 5, 2025
Dear Mrs. Boesch and Gary and family,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of David. I fondly remember our families growing up across the street. What is a wonderful neighborhood we had! Sincerely, Jan Merry Bisbee
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