David served in the US Army for three years until 1964 as a truck mechanic.
He worked at GE as an Electrician for 32 years until his retirement in 1997. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, American Legion Post 82, Scottish Rite, Free Mason's, Mizpah Shrine, GE Quarter Century Club, and 40-8. In his spare time David enjoyed trains, seeing them and being interested in different trains.
Surviving are his son, Clark (Kay) Channell; daughter, Michele Luttman; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; sister, Cheryl (Tim) Hoffman and the mother of his son, Linda Channell.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Pell.
Funeral service will be held at 11am on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, IN, with visitation one hour prior.
Visitation will also be held on Friday, June, 12, 2020 from 2-4 and 6-8 also at the funeral home.
Burial will take place at Lindenwood Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse and Hospice or Trinity Lutheran Church.
