David Wm Loeffler

                                                               David Wm Loeffler

                                                             5/12/1953-6/18/2024

David shot into this world in his uncle’s, Dr. Robert Loeffler, office, to the delight of his mother,

Theresa Loeffler, and father, Dr. Harry Loeffler. He lived in Los Banos, welcoming two younger

brothers, first Steven and then Matthew. David developed his love of hunting and the outdoors

in Los Banos during frequent trips to the ranch of family friend, Dr. Jack Arburua. He lived in Los

Banos until he went to the University of California at Davis. There he earned a Bachelor's

Degree in History and met his wife Christine (Chris), with whom he would spend the next 50

years.

They married and returned to Los Banos where they opened a sporting goods store and

welcomed their first daughter, Katrina. They then moved to Fresno where David earned his

second degree in Industrial Engineering from Fresno State University and they grew their family

with a second daughter, Rebecca.

David worked as an industrial engineer for the Air Force at both McClellan and Kirkland Air

bases before retiring and moving to Grants with Chris. David was a town fixture at Loeffler’s

Guns, Etc., The move to New Mexico brought him more opportunities for hunting and exploring

the land while making many friends in his community.

He passed away on Tuesday, June 18, due to complications following knee surgery.

He is survived by his brother, Matthew, daughters, and grandchildren - Elanor, John, and Keone.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 am on Saturday, July 6, at San Lorenzo Mission Church, 3928

Ice Cave Rd., Ramah, NM 87321, Celebration of Life to follow.