David C. Auel Sr.

1938 - 2022

David C. Auel Sr., 84, of Level Green, passed away peacefully with family by his side Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. Dave was born April 23, 1938, in Pittsburgh. He was the son of the late Edward and Ruth (Carson) Auel. He married Diane Kathryn Kral April 27, 1963. Dave graduated from Westinghouse Memorial High School in Wilmerding. He received a journeyman machinist degree through WABCO and was still employed as a quality control inspector with Intertek. Dave also served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Dave was a member of the Level Green Presbyterian Church and a former deacon of the church. He was actively attending services at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Dave was involved with many organizations. He was a Mason, a member of the Level Green Lions Club, Caledonia American Legion No. 305, Harrison City Fire Hall Club 87, Level Green Fire Hall Social Club, Trafford Polish Club, past president of the Pitcairn Mohawks Football Program and a former coach for the Level Green Baseball and Softball organizations. Dave had a love for golf. He was a caddy at Oakmont Country Club as a youth, and was a PGA Marshall at the US Open at Oakmont Country Club. He loved watching all his grandchildren play sports and perform at concerts and dance recitals. He loved attending PT football and wrestling events and chorus concerts. Dave was preceded in death by his father and mother, Edward and Ruth (Carson) Auel; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edward and Frances (Triz) Kral; and his brothers, Edward (Frances) Auel and Carl (Lillian) Auel. Dave is survived by his wife, Diane (Kral) Auel; his children, Penny (Brent) Overholt, David (Kristi) Auel Jr. and Wendy (Bill) Kolesar; his grandchildren, Brandon Vorous, Justin Maier, Courtney Maier, Kaitlyn Auel, Marissa Auel, Ryan Auel and Sarah Kirk, and beloved grand-puppy, Sophie; his step-grandchildren, Coleton and Wyatt Overholt; his brother, George (Roberta) Auel Sr.; and brothers-in-law, Edward (Julie) Kral and Dennis (Lu Ann) Kral. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in the JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME INC., 702 Seventh St., (State Route 130), Trafford, 412-372-3111. Additional visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Entombment will follow with military honors at the Twin Valley Memorial Park Mausoleum, Delmont. www.dobrinickfhinc.com.