David Wright Fertig

David Wright Fertig

David Fertig Obituary

Published by Smith Funeral Home-Keyser Chapel on Apr. 20, 2019.
David was born on December 23, 1951 and passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019. David was a resident of Keyser, West Virginia at the time of passing. Mr. Fertig was a 1969 graduate of Keyser High School and received his BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering from WVU. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Karen J. (Davidson) Fertig; his son, Jeffrey W. Fertig of Los Angeles, CA; a brother, Ronald E. Fertig and wife Karen L. of Burlington, WV; a sister, Joy G. Fertig and Itch Thorn of Keyser; his mother-in-law, Leona M. Cain and her husband Victor of Petersburg, WV; numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law and his beloved cat, "Tigger." Friends may call at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Monday, April 22, 2019 from 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Michael Goldizen officiating. Interment will be in the Potomac Memorial Gardens, Keyser. Smith Funeral Home Keyser Chapel 85 S. Main Street Keyser, West Virginia 26726 Smith Funeral Home Keyser Chapel Keyser, West Virginia 26726 Express your condolences with gifts sent to David's memorial service View & Sign. The family requests that memorial contributions be directed to either the Mineral County Humane Society, 831 Cut-Off Road, Keyser, WV 26726 or to the American Parkinson Disease Association, P.O. Box 97216 Washington, DC 20090 or donate online at www.apdaparkinson.org.

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April 25, 2019

L. M. posted to the memorial.

April 25, 2019

Larry Zajdel posted to the memorial.

April 22, 2019

a loved one sent flowers.

L. M.

April 25, 2019

Extending heartfelt condolences and prayers of comfort to the Fertig family. Knowing there is a future for those we have lost can be very reassuring during this difficult time. John 11: 24 & 25

Larry Zajdel

April 25, 2019

Karen-

I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was one of a kind and I enjoyed his company. He will be missed by many. He had excellent taste in cars. You and your family shall remain in my thoughts and prayers.

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April 20, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Prayers! Karen Sue Sherman kyle

198810 Dave & Dad

Gordi Snurr

April 20, 2019

Mark Stewart

April 20, 2019

OMG, what a shock so sorry to hear this Karen and Jeff. Dave was such a fun and great guy. I enjoyed working with him at ABL. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry we will not be there for his service we just came back to Florida.

Bruce Wilson

April 20, 2019

R.I.P. ole friend

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