David Ernest Beitz

December 27, 1932 - April 30, 2014

Obituary for David Ernest Beitz of Leesburg, Florida passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at the age of 81 years. He was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. David proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He moved to Florida from Maryland in 1988, living in Deland, Ft. Myers, Casselberry and finally Leesburg. David was a Building Official. He worked for Seminole County and retired from the City of Mount Dora. He also had his Engineer’s license. He was a member of the American Legion and the Masonic Lodge # 85 in Eustis, FL. In his free time he loved to paint. He is remembered and will be dearly missed by his wife of more than 35 years, Linda; daughters, Sherri Prather of New Mexico, Leeann Lisovich of Pennsylvania, Kathleen Collins of Leesburg and Cynthia Ferree and her husband, William of Deland, Florida; sons, Girard Beitz and his wife, Stacy of West Virginia, David Lightner of Pennsylvania and Alan Schut and his wife, Karen of Maryland; as well as 7 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to gather for viewing on Monday, May 5 from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm with a funeral ceremony starting at 1:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, donations may be made to the American Legion, 101 N. Bay Street, Eustis, FL 32726. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared on the tribute wall.