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David Bixler
DAVID CARL BIXLER
Coralville
David Carl Bixler, 73, of Coralville, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 19, 2022, at his home. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. June 3 at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence with Pastor Ryan Roth-Klinck officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Mechanicsville.
David was born Dec. 31, 1948, in Cedar Rapids, to Elmer and Lola (Thimmes) Bixler.
He is survived by his sister, Sharon Gutwiler of Stanwood; and niece and nephew families of Mike (Rhonda) Gutwiler, Linda (Dennis) Coppess, Janet Gutwiler, Kathy (Buck) Kelley and Brian Gutwiler.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Patrick Gutwiler.
David was a 1967 graduate of Lincoln Community High School in Stanwood and never married. He sold Kirby vacuum cleaners and drove a dump truck until he retired. David was a member of the Stanwood Union Church and was a collector of many unique and unusual things, often visiting the auctions at Sharpless.
Chapman Funeral Home has David in their care. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.chapmanfh.com.
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