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David Gatz Obituary
Born Sept. 27, 1954, in Philadelphia Naval Hospital, he was the widower of Debra (Lyons) Gatz, who passed away in May 2000.
After 20 years of service, he retired from his job as director of motor vehicles for the city of Newport Beach, Calif.
A 1972 graduate of Daniel Boone High School, he served in the Navy, stationed in Annapolis, Md. He received a bachelor’s degree in engineering from California State University, San Bernardino.
He was a member of the Alano Club in Riverside, Calif.
He is survived by his parents, David T. Gatz, Birdsboro, and Jean M. Gatz, Robesonia; and three daughters: Tracy Cloak, Exeter Township, and her husband, Todd; and Rachel Gatz and Amy Gatz, both of Riverside, Calif.
Other survivors include two sisters, Susan Edmonds and husband, Michael, Emmaus, and Jean Molnar and husband, Robert, Robesonia; and a brother, Thomas Gatz and wife, Christine, Douglassville.
There also are two grandchildren, Emma and Jack Cloak; and several nieces and nephews: Korey Davis, Kristina, Andrew, Michelle and Kerrie Anne Edmonds; and Mitchell and Sarah Gatz.
Please join our family in celebrating the life of David Gatz on Saturday in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 905 Chestnut St., Union Township. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. followed by a reception in the church hosted by the family. Please e-mail jeanmol@comcast .net for more information.
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Memories and Condolences
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Scott J Laitinen
October 15, 2022
I was stationed in Annapolis with Dave and Debbie. I was in the Marines but still made friends with them. Many great memories/ I came home with Dave to Birdsboro for a weekend once. So sorry for the loss of both of them. Way too soon. My love to all of you.
John and Linda DiCecco
October 5, 2007
My deepest condolences to all of the Gatz family. I have many fond memories of my time spent with all of you. Dave was a good friend for many years. We had many great times together. I will miss him.
Debbie Favinger
October 2, 2007
My condolences to all of Dave's Family. Tom and I had many fun times with Dave when we were teenagers. God Bless!
Elaine Kasmer
October 2, 2007
Please accept my deepest condolences at the loss of your son, David. May his memory be eternal.
To the whole family:
My love and heart felt sympathy to one and all.
Mike and Joyce Kofroth
October 1, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. We will remember Dave as a good friend.
Leo Buck and sister (Donna Eckert)
September 30, 2007
We are sorry to hear about the great loss of David. He was a good friend. Leo and David had alot of great times together. He will be missed. God Bless you.
Jack Carter
September 30, 2007
Sorry to hear of the passing of David. My prayers are with you and your family.
[Deacon] Jerry End
September 29, 2007
To the Gatz family,
Please accept my profound and prayerful condolences on the death of David. May he rest in peace.
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