David Lowell Stimmel

David Lowell Stimmel, age 79, of Newark, DE passed away after a losing a short battle with cancer at Christiana Hospital on February 20th, 2021 with family by his side.

Born in Wilmington, DE, David was the son of the late Lowell and Eleanor Stimmel.  He grew up in Newark, Delaware and was a graduate of Newark High School Class of 1959.

David, with the help of his wife, provided an incredible life for their family of four children.  He retired from General Motors and recently worked for Tabor Auto Parts.  David was a lifelong fan of Nascar, enjoyed camping with his family, and enjoyed spending time at Delaware Park.

David is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Stimmel (Subach) of 57 years; his sister, Linda Ross (Donna) of The Villages, FL; his children, Stephen Stimmel (Rene’) of Bear, DE, Jeff Stimmel of Middletown, DE, Mark Stimmel (Kimberly) of Hockessin, DE and Julie Sheldon (Samuel) of Newark, DE.  He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Taylor, Zachary (Josie), Trevor, Owen, Eva and Olivia.

The family would like to thank the University of Pennsylvania and Season’s Hospice at Christiana Hospital for their compassionate care of David.

Due to the current pandemic, services will be held privately for the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in David’s name to Season’s Hospice, 220 Continental Drive, Suite 407, Newark, DE 19713 or Perelman School of Medicine, Development and Alumni Relations, 3535 Market Street, Suite 750, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

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