David Henry Bartel passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026, at the age of 93; he was born October 18, 1932 in Corn, Oklahoma. David was a long-time resident of San Jose, California and business owner of Bartel Tile Company. In 2017 David and Evelyn moved to Palm Village Retirement Community in Reedley, California.
He was preceded in death by his father, Cornelius Vogt Bartel and his mother, Anna Nikkel Bartel; six brothers and four sisters; his son, David Scott Bartel (1996) and his daughter Christine Ann Bartel (2004).
David is survived by his wife of 75 years, Evelyn June Bartel; his son, Charles (Pamela) Bartel; David's sister, Myrtle Newby.
David is also survived by nine grandchildren:
Daughter, Christine’s children with Daryl Penner: Jennifer Mitchell-Moeller (Sean Moeller), and Jacquelyn (Tyler) Cole. Son, Dave’s children with Colleen Bartel Latta: Scott (Kaylie) Bartel, Phillip (Katrina) Bartel, Lindsey (Hudson) Hanlon, and Seth (Anna) Bartel. Son, Charles’ children with Pamela: Holly (Josiah) Collins, Jill (Ryan) Delmanowski, Matthew (Kristen) Bartel.
David had the privilege of meeting his 25 great-grandchildren prior to his passing.
A Graveside Service will be held at Reedley Cemetery, 2185 S. Reed Ave., Reedley, CA, on November 6, 2026 at 9am followed at 10am by a Celebration of Life at Palm Village Retirement Community, 703 W. Herbert Ave., Reedley, CA.
Remembrances may be made to Palm Village Retirement Community (703 W. Herbert Ave., Reedley, CA 93654) or to the donor’s favorite charity.
