David William Erdenbrack Jr.

David William Erdenbrack, 74, of York, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born on November 27, 1950 in Brownsville, Pa to David W. and W. Elvira (Petschauer) Erdenbrack. He has a brother, Ralph R. and sister Susan E. (Makosy). Dave graduated from York Vo-Tech in 1970 before joining the U.S. Army the following year. After serving honorably overseas and in various locations throughout the United States, Dave retired as a Sergeant First Class in July of 2003. Dave was married to Tara E. (Stambaugh) on July 18th, 1970. While their loving marriage lasted nearly 55 years, they first met at Tara’s 10th birthday party. Their love and friendship continued to grow for more than 60 years that they knew each other. Love and friendship were the hallmark of their marriage and the foundation of the family, which went on to include 3 children and 11 grandchildren. Dave loved to travel with family. From birthday trips to Holland to hiking in the Smoky Mountains, every family adventure became a collage of memories. In his free time, Dave also enjoyed restoring his classic Porsche 914. Family and friends agree that one of Dave’s best characteristics was his sense of humor. Whether car dancing with his wife or creating elaborate tales to inspire his grandchildren, Dave knew how to rally his family through any obstacle. Those left behind to cherish Dave’s memory include his wife Tara (Stambaugh) and their children: Dana (Rodriguez), her husband Tony (Rodriguez) and their children Gabriel, Jonah, and Sophia, Neil, his wife, Wendy (Thompson) and their children Vonn, Ada, and Garon and Sean, his wife Courtney (Miller) and their children Emma, Chloe, Molly, Harper and Eli, as well as his mother-in-law Nancy L Hoover and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Service for Dave was held on Thursday, June 5th, 2025 at Gladfelter Funeral Home. Final resting place is at Mount Rose Cemetery in York PA