David L. Wiltz

Born on July 5, 1951 in Axtell, Kansas, David was the oldest of Vincent and Maxine (Pat) Wiltz’s 7 children. As a very young child, he lived in Sabetha, Kansas and Silver Lake, Kansas. The family moved to St. Marys in 1957 and David spent most of his life there. David attended Immaculate Conception Grade School and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1969. 

He then enrolled in the Manhattan Area Vocational-Technical School where he completed a program in auto mechanics. David worked for many years as a mechanic at the St. Marys Farmers Union Coop and later opened his own auto mechanics business. David had many interests, from the high school rock band he played in to racing cars and teaching karate. He enjoyed camping and fishing and, most of all, singing karaoke, especially songs by Willie Nelson. He also loved animals, particularly cats, and always had at least one as a pet. 

David was preceded in death by his parents, Vince and Pat, and his niece, Lily. He is survived by 5 brothers: Steve Wiltz, Wamego; Mike Wiltz, St. Marys; Dan Wiltz (Tammy), Topeka; Don Wiltz (Steve Luoma) Topeka, Doug Wiltz, Emmett; and one sister: Pat Stewart (George) Columbia, Missouri, plus many nieces and nephews. 

A private inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in honor of David and his love of cats may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society in Topeka.