Dave Gerald Karlen's Obituary
Dave Gerald Karlen, 94, of Dallas, Texas passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, in his home in Dallas, Texas. He was born on Sunday, December 13, 1925, to his loving and thoughtful parents, Dave Karlen and Allie Burkley in Dallas, Texas. He was a car dealer at Precision Motors for most of his career. Dave proudly served his nation in the Army Air Corps during WWII as a radio operator in a B17. He was also an active member of AA for 48 years. Dave married Sue Clymer and they had one child, Mike Clymer. He later married Peggy Stephenson in Dallas, TX and they had 3 children Pamela Karlen, Melissa Karlen and David Karlen. Dave will be sincerely missed by his loving family, his devoted friends and all the wonderful individuals who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his daughter; Melissa Karlen and sons; Mike Clymer and Dave Karlen, 3 grandchildren Carrie Clymer, Casey Clymer and Kelly Clymer. He has 7 great-grandchildren Braden Clymer, Jared Clymer, Mackenzie Clymer, Arwen Clymer, Jaden and Bria as well as 1 great-great grandchild Aiden Clymer. He was preceded in death by his daughter; Pamela Karlen. His entire family loved him and will miss him dearly.
Dave’s Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, March 7th at Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, located at 1522 Highland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218.
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