David Gerschwiler

Strafford NH-David Gerschwiler, 47, of 136 Sunny Oaks Terrace died Tuesday September 21, 2010 surrounded by his loving family at the Hyder Family Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 15, 1963 in New Jersey he is the son of Hans and Nancy (Clarke) Gerschwiler of Pinehurst, NC. and the beloved SON in law of Larry & Shirley Cossar of East Kingston, NH. David has lived in Strafford, NH for the past 16 years after moving from Kittery Point, ME. He grew up in Short Hills, NJ where he attended Millburn H.S. He was a graduate of New England College in Henniker, NH. He was employed as a project manager for Ransom Environmental in Portsmouth NH. He enjoyed spending time with his family and many close friends. He loved taking his wife for date nights out in their sports car and riding his motorcycle with friends. He enjoyed boating on Lake Winnisquam with his dear friends and relaxing by a fire. David, his wife and children traveled extensively to many Iberostar Resorts and made friends throughout the world on these trips. He always left a wonderful impression on people with his sweet yet mischievous spirit. David was a prankster with a good sense of humor and a big heart. He had an absolute love of Christmas lights and was nicknamed Mr. Griswold because of his over the top light displays. His family and friends will sorely miss him. Members of his family include his wife of 23 years Laurie (Cossar) Gerschwiler of Strafford, his son, Brad Gerschwiler of Strafford and a daughter, Megan Gerschwiler of Barrington, his sisters Lynn Labbett of Bolton Ont., Jill Steck of Califon NJ, his brothers; Geoff Gerschwiler of Southern Pines NC and Hans Gerschwiler of Chesapeake VA, other family members include, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncle. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hyder Family Hospice House or to the American Cancer Society. The family invites you to join them in a celebration of his life during memorial calling hours which will be held Friday September 24th from 5-8 at the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main St Rochester NH 03867.