David Lawrence Wertz, Reeds Spring, MO, son of David and Barbara (Farr) Wertz, was born December 23, 1968 in Reading, PA and departed this life on December 6, 2020 at the age of 51.

David had been a resident of the area for eighteen years moving here from the East Coast.  He spent many years in hotel management.  He was the former General Manager of Thousand Hills Golf Resort Branson, MO.  David proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard.  He earned several awards, medals, commendation ribbons and a Bronze Star for Sea Service.

David was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include: his wife, Michele Wertz of Reeds Spring, MO; two sons, Thomas Wertz of Branson, MO, Dylan Anderson and wife, Elisabeth of Springfield, MO; daughter, Elizabeth Wertz of Springfield, MO; brother, Christopher Wertz of Rehoboth Beach, DE; sister, Stacey Wertz-Furman and husband, Scott of Lewes, DE; mother-in-law, Shirley Pace of Carthage, MO; sister-in-law, Candace Keck and husband, Jon of AZ; nieces and nephews, Scotty, Sammy and Sadie Furman and Eva Keck; and a host of other family and friends.

Due to Covid concerns, visitation and burial will be private family only.  Burial will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery Springfield, MO.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Tri Lakes Animal Shelter Reeds Spring, MO.

Arrangements are under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home Kimberling City, MO.