Obituary: David E. Layhew Sr.

DAVID E. LAYHEW SR. East Troy, WI/Lake County, IN Age 61 went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 15, 2007. He was born on February 23, 1946 in Pennsylvania to Clyde and Lois (Zembauer) Layhew. He graduated high school in Hobart, Indiana and went on to attend Moody Bible Institute, and Baptist Bible College and Seminary. He was an ordained Minister. He married Elizabeth Reynolds in Hobart, Indiana and they were married for 27 years. He then married Jennifer Nitsche in Apache Junction, Arizona, and they were married until the time of his death. He was a member of the Geneva Lakes Christian Church, and also a member of the NRA. He was a longtime resident of the area. His greatest joy was sharing the Lord with others and being a father, grandfather, and husband. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer; his children: David (Diane) Layhew, Denise (James) Vietti, Samuel Welander and Mary Welander; 10 grandchildren; and a brother, Louis (Donna) Layhew; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. A funeral service was held at the East Troy Bible Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family are greatly appreciated. Legacy Funeral Services. 2974 Main St., East Troy, WI. 262-642-5057

Published in the Post-Tribune on 12/18/2007.

Comment: I will miss him! He did not let his wheelchair stop him from serving the Lord. Dave had (spinal cord injured folk know about this) the dreaded spinal cord cyst in 1988. He had surgery at Swedish Hospital and recovered at Craig Hospital (Denver). His wife Liz stayed at our home for several weeks (I think perhaps 3 or 4). Swedish and Craig were the paths of my own surgery and rehabilitation!

2007 has been a year where four I have known well have passed: Obituaries

Update: screen image from here on 11/10/19. Images from Denise