David Kasitz, 60, died January 15, 2014 in Wichita, Kansas. David was born on June 3, 1953 in Wichita, Kansas and was adopted at six days old by Harry and Grace Kasitz. He grew up in Council Grove and later resided in the Walton area. David was employed by AGCO for the last 26 years. He attended college at Emporia State earning his teachiing degree.
Survivors include; his father, Harry Kasitz; brother, Robert Kasitz, both of Newton; niece, Lindsen McRoy and husband Josh of Katy, Texas, nephew Lance Kasitz of Wichita, great nephew, Jaxon McRoy and great niece, Kynade, both of Katy, Texas. Preceding him in death was his mother, Grace Kasitz.
A celebration of David's life will be on Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Church of Christ at 210 E. Fourth, Newton. Pastor Doug Ingmire will be presiding.
Visitation will be on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, from 1 to 8 p.m., with the family receiving guests from 2 to 4 p.m. at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at the Highland Cemetery, rural Newton.
