David Gene Espich

David Gene Espich, 73, of New Palestine, passed away on August 24, 2018 in Indianapolis.  He was born on November 29, 1944 in Indianapolis.  
He is survived by his sons; David (Andrea), Joseph (Megan) and Matthew (Tracy) Espich; brothers; Frank and Bill Espich, 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife; Emily Kaye (Patton) Espich, parents; Billy Gene and Betty Lou (Wills) Espich.

David was a steamfitter and retired from the Indianapolis Star Newspaper.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran.  He received the 2011 Citizen of the Year Award.   He was a member of the UA Local 440 Plumbers and Pipefitters, New Palestine American Legion Post 182 and the New Palestine Masonic Lodge 404.

Visitation will be at Bell Mortuary & Crematory, Shangrila Chapel, 1444 West US Hwy 52, Fountaintown, IN on August 28, 2018 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. A Masonic Service will be at 1:00pm followed by the American Legion then the Funeral Service at the Mortuary. 

Burial will be at New Palestine Cemetery, New Palestine, IN.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the New Palestine American Legion Post 182, P.O. Box 299, New Palestine, IN  46163.

Online condolences can be made at www.bellmortuary.com

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