He was born on November 4, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri were he was a lifelong resident. His childhood years were spent in Coos Bay, Oregon. He graduated from Southeast High School and Park College in Kansas City, Missouri. David married Jenny Aretakis in 2003 barefoot on the beach in Hawaii. David served in the United States Navy as an Naval Airman and transferred into the military reserves. He served our country for ten years. David worked as a Property Manager for TWA and later American Airlines for over thirty years. After retirement he started a second career as a teacher at the Technical college in North Kansas City. He taught math, electricity and HVAC systems. David was an avid golfer and he and Jenny enjoyed traveling to Texas during the winter months. Dave was an excellent cook and made wonderful breads and his specialty was cinnamon rolls. He also was a barbecue and smoked meats specialist.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Jeanne German, first wife, Joyce German, and daughter, Cindy German.
David is survived by his wife of 20 years, Jenny German, son, David Eric German, grandchildren, Felicia, John and Ian and great-grandchildren.
A memorial visitation for David will be held Wednesday, July 5, 2023 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM at Antioch Bible Baptist Church, 800 NE 72nd Street, Gladstone, Missouri 64118 with a memorial service to follow. A committal of ashes with full military honors will take place at Mt Moriah Cemetery, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64131.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mtmoriah.net for the German family.
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