David LeRoy Denzel

Jody Hane2021-11-26T20:03:26-06:00

Name: David LeRoy Denzel
Location of Birth: Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Date of Birth: March 16, 1952
Date of Death: July 29, 1972 (20 years old)
Parents: Charles Denzel and Alice (Ostlund) Denzel
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Highest Rank: SA (Seaman Apprentice)
Branch: Navy
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Date Sworn In: 1970
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Date of Discharge: 1972
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Military Highlights:
David entered the military service in 1970. He saw action in the Vietnam Conflict and was discharged from the Navy in 1972.

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Vietnam Conflict

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Civilian Life:
David attended local schools. He was a lifelong resident of Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

David was killed in a highway accident southwest of Grand Rapids, Minnesota on July 29, 1972. He had just been home a short time before the accident happened.

Surviving relatives include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Denzel; three sisters, Mrs. David Houghton, Mrs. Nancy Wait, and Kathy Denzel; and seven brothers, Charles, Gary, Richard, Randy, Dean, Brian, and Mark.

David is buried in Itasca Calvary Cemetery at Grand Rapids, Minnesota. (Plot I-G-11-1-1)

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