WITTEMAN, David Charles

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Friday, July 21, 2017, page 5a David Charles Witteman, 55, born in Binghamton, New York, died July 16, 2017, in Dewey, Arizona. Arrangements entrusted to Affordable Burial and Cremation, LLC. ------------------------------ The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Sunday, July 23, 2017, page 8a & 10a David Charles Witteman, 55, died in Dewey, Arizona on July 16, 2017, at home. David was born in Binghamton, New York, the son of Charles and Carol Witteman. He graduated from BOCES and Chenango Forks High School. David was an expert mechanic and spent his working career specializing in Recreation Vehicles, becoming a staple in the Prescott and Prescott Valley RV communities. He worked for Many Trails RV, York RV, Galpin Ford, and owned his own business, RV Masters. He married Donna Schmidt. They were later divorced. He is survived by his son, Alexander Charles (Hadley) and grandson, Kaiden; his father, Charles Dennis (Mary), sisters; Kathleen (Raed Al-Jallad), Beth (Mark Guley) and brother, Thomas (Andrea), as well as nieces and nephews; Ali, Kimberly, Breanne, Ronnie, Rachel, Jake and Jeanna. Also surviving are two step-daughters; Chanel Williams and Porsche Ray (Joel), whom he loved dearly and treated as his own. He also leaves his fiancé, Victoria, and many close friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Jeanne and brother, Charles Joseph. David spent his leisure time panning and prospecting for gold and exploring the richness of the desert and the outdoors. He also had a boundless love for animals and dearly loved his cats; Heidi and Max, and his dog, Copper. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, July 24, 2017, from 4 to 6:00 p.m., at the Comfort Inn, in Prescott Valley, Ariz. He was a kind, gentle and caring soul who had a chuckle that was endearing. To those whom he desired to share, he was a devout man. Contributions in memory of David may be made to Yavapai Humane Society. Information provided by survivors.