David Joseph Kauzlarich

Oct. 14, 1949 – Dec. 4, 2018

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David was born on Oct. 14, 1949 in Renton to Helen and John Kauzlarich. He attended Issaquah High School, Wenatchee Valley Junior College, where he played football, and achieved a bachelor’s degree from Central Washington University. He married his wife of 40 years, Karla, on Aug. 26, 1978, and they raised two children. In his youth, David loved playing multiple sports, camping, spending summer days on Lake Sammamish, and coaching sports teams for his siblings.

Later in life, he enjoyed crabbing and fishing in Discovery Bay, volunteered heavily at his local church and enjoyed working in his apple orchard overlooking the Olympic Mountains. He was also a Husky football season ticket holder for 41 years.

David was a devoted family man who loved nothing more than spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Karla Kauzlarich; his children, Kyle and Kathryn; daughter-in-law Kimberly; grandchildren Justine and Logan; brothers John, Steve, Vincent, Thomas and Larry; sisters Judith, Barbara, Francis and Mary. He is proceeded in death by his sister, Christine, and both parents. Dave was blessed to have a very large extended family including countless nieces, nephews, cousins and friends whom he loved dearly.

Funeral services will be held at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church in Renton at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 14.