David W. Biltz, 51, of Rochester, passed away at 11:53 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 at his residence.

David W. Biltz

On June 24, 1965, David was born in Rochester.  He was a treasured son of Terry and Amanda Helen Cave Biltz.  Growing up he shared his childhood with two brothers, Richard and Anthony. David graduated with the Class of 1983 from Rochester High School.

In Rochester, on July 4, 1986, David and Caryl Baker were married. They later divorced but remained lifelong friends. On Dec. 15, 2007, David and Debbie Sutton were married in Rochester and shared many adventures.

David worked in maintenance for the  Rochester Metal Products and Dalton Foundry of Warsaw. In his free time, he tinkered with cars and motorcycles. He was a mechanic, rebuilding and getting them back on the road.

An avid hunter, David loved the changing of the seasons.  The deer, rabbit, squirrel, turtle and frogs were his target.  He enjoyed ice fishing on Lake Manitou.  All panfish were his favorite catches of the day.  Many in our area have been a part of David’s audience, as an Elvis tribute artist, during his performances around  northern Indiana.

David is lovingly remembered by his wife, Debbie;  a son,  Justin David Biltz and companion Amanda Warner; two step children: Jessica Ybanez and Kevin Ybanez and his father Terry W. Biltz, all of Rochester, a brother, Anthony Biltz and wife Kim of Kewanna; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; canine companions: Mandy and Molly the red Dachshunds and Macy the white  Chihuahua.  Preceding David in death are his grandparents, mother, Helen Biltz in 2010 and brother Richard Biltz in 2015.

A celebration of the life of Mr. David W. Biltz will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester with Pastor Martin Furrow officiating. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.   Interment will be in the Athens Mt. Hope Cemetery.