David Semmel

1958 - 2021

David Semmel
David "Stretch" Semmel, 62, of Lehighton, passed into eternal rest on Friday, April 16, 2021, in his home, surrounded by family.
Born on Aug. 2, 1958, he was the son of Dolores (Fogel) Semmel and the late Lamar Semmel.
After grad-uating in 1976 from Lehighton Area High School, David proudly joined the PA Army National Guard, in which he served honorably for 20 years, attaining rank as Staff Sergeant.
During this time, he also worked various jobs in construction and for a sanitation company.
He was of Lutheran faith and formerly attended church services at St. John's Lutheran Church of Mahoning.
David held social memberships at the Orioles Nest No. 183, Lehighton, and the Lehighton Fire Company, where he looked forward to meeting up and talking with friends and family.
A sports enthusiast, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and playing darts, and was an avid fan of the New York Mets, NFL Raiders, Notre Dame college sports and NASCAR.
David loved to make people laugh and was constantly a jokester. Listening to music and spending time with his family and friends was something he appreciated, as well as hanging out with his sidekicks, Diane, Gina and Janel.
Surviving in addition to his mother are a son, Cody; three daughters, Kylee Semmel, Oidi, fiancée of Jaroe, and Jamie, fiancée of Natasha; a brother, Dennis, and his wife, Cheryl; four grandchildren, Vincent, Zion, Ajahlee and Damonte; and two nephews, Austin and Brandon.
He was also predeceased by a stepson, Tristan Wentz.
Service: Celebration of Life service and military honors service 6 p.m. Friday, May 7, Orioles Community Center, 475 Orioles Drive, Suite E., Lehighton, PA 18235. Arrangements by Ovsak Funeral Home, Lehighton. Online condolences or a fond memory of David can be offered at www.ovsakfh.com.