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David Versaw Obituary

David A. Versaw, 60, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Austin, Texas on Oct. 9, 2025.

He was born on June 8, 1965, in St. Joseph. He is survived by his mother, Hilde Boozer; stepmother, Jan Versaw; brothers: Keith (Kim) Versaw, James (Amy) Versaw and two stepbrothers: Mike and Mitch Boozer.

David was preceded in death by his father, George Versaw and stepfather, Tom Boozer.

After graduation from St. Joseph High School in 1983, David enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for 2 ½ years in Texas. He was employed by American Airlines in Austin for 38 years and was a respected and valued employee at the AA Terminal in Austin. His job and coworkers were very important to him and a big part of his life. He studied martial arts in Austin, achieving his black belt and later teaching self-defense classes.

A celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Service, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph. Friends may visit with the family from 10:30-11 a.m. Saturday at the Funeral Home. An inurnment will take place in Riverview Cemetery in St. Joseph at a later date. Those wishing to share a memory of David online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.


To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Herald-Palladium on Nov. 3, 2025.

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10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Service

2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085

Nov

8

Service

11:00 a.m.

Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Service

2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085

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2650 Niles Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085

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