David Michael Fichtner
October 7, 1957 ~ January 21, 2020
Born in: Greenville, Pennsylvania
TOWNVILLE - David Michael Fichtner, 62, of Townville, passed away, Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 7, 1957, in Greenville, PA, son of Charlotte Rizer Fichtner and the late Arden Fichtner. He married his best friend, Dawn McAlevy, on June 22, 2003. She survives.
David was employed by the Pennsylvania State Game Commission for almost 43 years and was an assistant supervisor for 13 years at the Western Game Farm in Cambridge Springs, PA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being a big kid and playing with his grandchildren. He loved to read and was an extremely intelligent man, who was self-taught.
Survivors include his mother, Charlotte Fichtner of Titusville; his beloved wife Dawn Fichtner of Townville; two daughters, Leslie Galt of Meadville; and Lynn Vroman and her husband Stephen of Cresco, PA; his son, Travis McCracken and his wife Sarah of Scott Air Force Base; grandchildren, Alexander and Isabella Galt; Victoria, Katherine, Olivia, Rhys, and Wyatt Vroman; and Brett and Patrick McCracken; three sisters, Susan Hackworth of Meadville; Suzette Berdine of Warren, PA; and Greta Wice and her husband Tom of Dempseytown, PA; his brother, Arden Fichtner; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father, David was preceded in passing by his niece, Shelly Lynn Wice.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, January 27, 2020, at 11:00 A.M. at the Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 33353 N. Main Street, Townville, PA 16360, with Pastor Joe Frank Officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kindred Hospice, 1245 Park Ave, Meadville, PA 16335.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on David's Book of Memories at www.warrenfh.com
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Dawn..Tho I did not know Dave..he must have been a pretty special guy to have found love with you..may he have peaceful rest and all your beautiful memories keep you smiling..Brenda&Cork Douglas
My heart is breaking for Dawn and family. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Dave always had the friendliest smile and was always willing to get on the floor and play with all the kids. My favorite memories of Dave were when he’d tell all me about how funny Brett was when he came to visit and Brett would often talk about all the gardening he did with Grandpa Dave and Grandma Dawn for days after visiting. Brett always knew Grandpa Dave was the one who was going to spoil him with cheese puffs! Dave was a pleasant conversationalist too, which I always liked about him. Dave will be missed!
Dawn and family, My sincere sympathy on the loss of your husband Dave. My fond memory of Dave is when you two came to Virginia to visit your son, Travis and his family and you took the time to visit me as well. Immediately I felt Dave was part of our family and we all had such a great visit. I took joy in showing you and Dave some sites in Richmond. Dawn, as you heal from your loss of your beloved Dave, you will find yourself ‘reaching for his hands that are not there,’ be appreciative of the days when those very hands of your loved one were there. Cherish in the warmth of the love you had for one another; for it is the love that stays behind. In that, he is never gone. Praying that the Lord will bless and give you strength during this sad time. My heart aches for you.
Dawn, I am so sorry to hear about David. My heart goes out to you and your family. I’m sending you big hugs.
I worked with Dave in the 80’s. He was a great person to work with at the farm and also a great person to have as a friend when not at the farm. Fantastic guy taken away to soon. My deepest sympathy to his family and Dawn’s family.
I am a retired Deputy in Mercer County. I never met David, but Arden was a friend when he was in Mercer County. He was a great influence on me. Knowing Arden, I am sure David was a kind and generous. My sympathies to the entire family.
Terry McClelland