David R. Garten, age 52, of Springfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Cox Medical Center South. He was born August 7, 1957, in Neosho, MO, to Verl and Barbara (Eppard) Garten. He was formerly employed by Litton Industries.
His father Verl Garten and an infant son preceded him in death.
He is survived by two daughters Brianna Garten, Springfield, MO and Seria Napieralski of Springfield, mother Barbara Garten of Springfield, one brother Tim Garten and wife Jacque of Springfield, three nephews Nathan and wife Sheila of Columbia MO and Jeremy and Daniel both of Springfield.
A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, May 29, 2010, 1-3 p.m. at Hillcrest Presbyterian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Hope Lodge of St. Louis. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North Springfield, MO.