David A. Rozmarek, age 71 of Manistee died July 26, 2021 at home with his loving wife by his side after a long battle with cancer.

He was born on December 30, 1949 in Manistee, MI son of the late Rosalyn (Kelley) Rozmarek and the late Edward Rozmarek.  He attended Manistee High School graduating with the class of 1968.  David served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict during 1970 – 1971 earning a Purple Heart, Bronze Stars, an army commendation for valor 3 times; recon with the 199 ^th Infantry.

He married Mary Lou Duchon on October 5, 1974 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee.  David was employed with the United States Postal Service up until his retirement, while doing watch repairs for many years.

David and Mary Lou loved to travel and spend retirement winters in Arizona.  He loved to read and research facts, enjoyed watching basketball (LA Lakers), rides to the river in the woods and playing horseshoes.  He was a member of the V.F.W. Post # 4499 of Manistee, the AmVets, American Legion Post, B.P.O., Elks Lodge, L.O.O.M. Moose Lodge and Catholic War Veterans "Stephen T. Duchon Post" #1847.

He is survived by his wife Mary Lou Rozmarek, one brother John Rozmarek, his mother-in-law Marian Duchon, sister-in-law Susan (Jim) Espvik, brothers-in-law Daniel (Judy) Duchon, Jerry (Linda) Duchon, Steve (Janet) Duchon and Allan (Amy) Duchon.  Numerous beloved nieces, nephews and good friends Dale & Geri Helminiak.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, July 30, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Divine Mercy Parish in Manistee with Reverend Basil Lek celebrant. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery also in Manistee where members of the Manistee County United Veterans Ritual Team will present military honors.

The family will receive friends at the church on Friday morning from 11:30 up until the funeral mass at 1:00 p.m.

Those wishing to remember David are asked to consider a donation in his name to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Divine Mercy Parish. Envelopes will be available at the church.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.