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David Moritz Obituary
David was born Dec. 12, 1970, in Pinckneyville, the son of Richard E. and Georgia G. Wolfe Moritz.
David was a truck driver for Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. in Steeleville.
He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Pinckneyville, Mitchell Masonic Lodge 85 in Pinckneyville, Ainad Shrine in East St. Louis, a sponsor of Ducks Unlimited and was on the committee of the Tim Bell Chapter of Ducks Unlimited in Du Quoin. He was also an avid NASCAR fan.
David is survived by his son, Lawson Moritz of Ipava; maternal grandmother, Mildred Wolfe of Pinckneyville; two sisters, Mindy (Dave) Heins of Rockwood and Bev (Homer) Bates of Ava; two nephews, Ben Bates and Chase Heins; and two nieces, Emily Bates and Hayleigh Heins.
David was preceded in death by his parents; maternal grandfather and paternal grandparents.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, in St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Pinckneyville, with the Rev. Cindy Bean officiating. Burial will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery in Pinckneyville. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Pinckneyville.
Wilson's Funeral Home in Ava is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Moritz Family.
To sign the guestbook, visit www.wilsonsfuneralhome.net.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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October 3, 2012
Mindy and Bev, I can picture David, your parents, and Teri, sitting around Heaven telling stories. Thoughts and prayers with all of you and dear Mildred also. Love, Sharon Reuscher
Dwayne & Jane Bauersachs
October 1, 2012
Mindy, Bev, and family: We were so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
September 30, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss.
September 30, 2012
Mindy & Bev & family So sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. We also sorry we didnt know about the loss of your mother. Our hearts go out to you. The Charles Swayze's & The Cook's & The Friemans from Nashville
Sharon Reuscher
September 29, 2012
Mindy,Bev,and family, We are sending our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless all of you. Ted, Sharon and Alex Reuscher
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