David Daniel Sander

September 30, 1961 - November 26, 2021

Obituary for David Daniel Sander Born: 9/30/61 Died: 11/26/21, age 60 Beloved son of Rev. Daniel Sander (deceased) and Nancy Sander (nee Tracht). Cherished brother of Sherrill Crawford (Wally) and Angela Dobbins (Russell). Loving father of Jilian and Nathan Sander. Beloved uncle of Kayla Reed (Christopher), Connor Napier, Seth, and Benjamin Newland. David was born in Toledo, OH. He attended Butler Area Senior High School, Butler, PA, graduating with honors in 1979. David went on to Slippery Rock State College and participated in the Air Force ROTC program. During the summers while in college, he worked at Camp Lutherlyn. David graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. While on active duty with the U.S. Air Force, he obtained his master’s degree in Computer Science. David attained the rank of Captain before leaving the service. He then worked for several different companies in the computer field, including the Navy Finance Center in Cleveland, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, The Meadows racetrack, and most recently, Emerson Controls. David enjoyed singing and had an incredible tenor voice. He took up martial arts and scuba diving with his son. He loved roller coasters and was a regular at Cedar Point for many years. Family vacations at the Lutheran Chautauqua at Lakeside, OH, were an annual highlight, especially after his parents bought a house there. David had a wonderful sense of humor and was famous for his puns! His caring heart and generous spirit will be long remembered. A memorial service will be held at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W Jefferson St, Butler, PA 16001 on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 11AM.