COUNCIL #11293 - ST. JUDE REMEMBERS
SK DAVID SEKEL

 

On Monday, November 19, 2018, SK David Sekel, Deputy Grand Knight of Council 11293 passed away.

David was a fourth degree knight and a member of Council 11293 at St. Jude. He took his first degree at St. Jude on July 30, 2007 and his second and third degree on November 17, 2007. David became a fourth degree Knight on October 3, 2015.
In addition to serving as Deputy Grand Knight, David was a very active member. He participated in the First Degree team and was a key member of the Clergy Dinner team. He was always available to participate in any of the council fund raisers or other activities.
 
David was born on August 11, 1960 in Meadville, PA to David and Theresa Cappellino Sekel. On July 10, 1982, he married Natalie Goodwin. Together they raised 2 daughters, Melissa and Lauren. David was the epitome of a family man with a passion for helping his community. In addition to being an active member of St. Jude and the Knights of Columbus, he tutored math to local children in the Dallas area. David was known for his kind spirit and infectious laughter.

David was preceded in death by his mother, Theresa. He is survived by his wife Natalie, Daughters Melissa (Jonathon) Neece, Lauren (Eric) Barr, 2 grandchildren Mary and Andrew, Siblings, Ann (Doug) Nelson, Mark Sekel, Patricia (Jodi) Lobdell, Christine (Dennis) Wilke, Amy (Shawn) Martin, In-laws Jonnie ( John, Deceased) Goodwin, K.C. (Ramona) Hasty, Carmen (Philip) Londenberg, Barbara Goodwin, Kenneth (deceased) Fredine Hasty, Richard Hasty (Deceased), Miles Hasty (Deceased), Chad (Cheryl) Hasty, Caton Hasty, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
His brother knights and his family will miss him.