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David A. Sommer April 2, 1962 - October 1, 2022

Date of Funeral

October 7, 2022
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DAVID A. SOMMER, age 60,

of Botkins, formerly of New Bremen, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 9:30 A.M. on Saturday, October 1, 2022 after a long battle with his health. He was born on April 2, 1962 in St. Marys, the son of the late Aloys S. “Junior” Sommer, and Marilyn K. (Swallow) Sommer who survives in New Bremen. On March 27, 1987, he married Mary K. Nichols who survives. He leaves behind his siblings: Alan (Christy) Sommer of Indian Trails, NC, Rhonda (Barry) Gill of New Bremen, and Theresa (Jim) McElwee of Delaware, OH. Also left to cherish his memory are in-laws: Jon and Jayne Nichols of Muncie, IN, Dan and Missy Nichols of London, KY, his mother in-law Charmaine Nichols of Muncie, IN and his numerous nieces and nephews. Along with his father, he was also preceded in death by his father in-law Bill Nichols.

David was a 1980 graduate of New Bremen High School. He was a member of Only Believe Ministries in Botkins where he had been active in the prison ministry, played drums in the praise band, and assisted as a sound board technician. As a rock and roll wannabe, he had also been a drummer in the band “Intrepid”. David also had a passion for cooking, and was an avid bicyclist for many years. Although he never had any children of his own, he had a special place in his heart for his nieces and nephews and his pets. He had worked as a Project Manager based in Sidney for the Industrial Distribution Group. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

A service to honor David’s life will be held on Friday, October 7, 2022 beginning at 5:00 P.M. at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen with Pastor Mark Burd officiating. Calling hours will be held prior to the services on Friday, October 7, 2022 from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions in David’s memory can be made to the Anna Rescue Squad (203 S. Linden Street, Anna, Ohio 45302). Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen is assisting the family with arrangements, and condolences to the family can be left on the funeral home website at www.gilberghartwigfh.com.

A service to honor David’s life will be held on Friday, October 7, 2022 beginning at 5:00 P.M. at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen with Pastor Mark Burd officiating. Calling hours will be held prior to the services on Friday, October 7, 2022 from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions in David’s memory can be made to the Anna Rescue Squad (203 S. Linden Street, Anna, Ohio 45302).

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    Dan & Angie Kirby says
    October 3, 2022 at 12:30 pm

    Mary and family, you have our deepest sympathies. That is a wonderful picture of “Sommer the Drummer” I loved the way he played, “Days of Elijah”!!!!
    Dan & Angie Kirby

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    Lynne Harris Thompson says
    October 3, 2022 at 4:37 pm

    So very sorry for you loss.

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    Alice Hartwig says
    October 3, 2022 at 7:36 pm

    My very deepest sympathy to you Marilyn and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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    Patrick J Bertke says
    October 4, 2022 at 10:08 am

    Peace for David.

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    Roger and Cheryl Barlage says
    October 4, 2022 at 1:13 pm

    So sorry for your family’s loss. Sending our sympathy and prayers.

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    Brian Garrett says
    October 6, 2022 at 4:24 pm

    We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayer are with you and the family.
    Love Donna and Brian Garrett

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