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Mesch, David Lloyd
David Lloyd Mesch, 67, of Surprise, Ariz., formerly of Delhi, Iowa, passed away Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, at Del Web Banner Hospital in Sun City, Ariz., following a brief battle with cancer.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Karen; four children, Vickie (Duane) Gibbs of Delhi, Terry (Shari) Mesch of Henderson, Nev., Randy (Sue) Mesch of Surprise, Ariz., and Jamie Mesch of Surprise, Ariz.; four grandchildren, Jordan and Jodi Gibbs, Lindsey Mesch and Sam Mesch; one brother, Paul of Manchester; and three sisters, Diane Costolo of Coralville, Pamela Shaw of Florida and Tammy Moriarty of Manchester.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Margaret Mesch, and a sister, Sandra.
His body was cremated and the family will have a private service at a later date.
Memorials and cards may be sent to the family at 16619 North 168th Ave., Surprise, AZ 85388.
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