David Alan Kirn

David Alan Kirn obituary, Alsace Township, PA

David Alan Kirn

David Kirn Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stitzel Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc - Oley on Feb. 4, 2026.
David Alan Kirn, 76, of Alsace Township, died February 2, 2026 at Laureldale Nursing & Rehabilitation, Muhlenberg Township.

He was the loving husband of Judy Ann (Manwiller) Kirn, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.

Born April 10, 1949, he was a son of the late Henry G. and Jean M. (Fenstermaker) Kirn.

David was a 1967 graduate of Exeter High School.

He was employed as a foreman with Dana Corporation for 35 years.

David loved building and flying model airplanes and a favorite pastime was watching Westerns.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are his three sons: Mark L. Kirn, husband of Ronnie of Hamburg; James A. Kirn, husband of Roslyn of Cumru Township; and Michael D. Kirn of Alsace Township.

He was the proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Also surviving is his sister, Mary Dier of Mt. Penn.

David was preceded in death by his two brothers, Robert Conrad and Dennis Kirn.

Services will be held Tuesday, February 10th at 11 a.m. at Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 423 Main Street, Oley. A viewing will be held from 10-11 a.m. Burial will follow at Spies-Zion Cemetery, Alsace Township.

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