David N. Moquin

BERLIN — David N. Moquin, retired teacher, football and wrestling coach, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 at age 79.

David N. Moquin

David was born on Dec. 29, 1940 to Neal and Lois (Oxsen) Moquin. He received his teaching degree from Frostburg University and taught for 42 years at Wheaton High School in Maryland. Along with school honors, David was inducted into the Maryalnd Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2003 and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2005 to honor his many years as a dedicated and successful wrestling coach.

David had a passion for singing, whether at the piano, on stage, in social gatherings or in church choirs. He was a long-standing member of a talented local group, the Pine Tones.

David enjoyed spending his retirement years with his devoted soul mate of 25 years, Darlene, going to the beach, fishing and spending time with his dog, Snickers. A generous and loving heart for his four children, five grandchildren, family, friends and students, he will be greatly missed.

David was preceded in death by father, Neal, his mother, Lois, and stepfather, Carl G. Baker. He is survived by Darlene Prejean, along with his children, Alison Moquin Payne (Kevin), Michael Moquin, Kelly Moquin Shaffer (Tom) and April Moquin Shanahan (Jimi) and his first wife Lee Huffman Moquin; a brother, Neal Moquin (Kristina); and sisters Cathy Shafer (Mark) and Jeanette Jefferies (Jeff). He is also survived by five well-loved grandchildren, Christian and Gabriel Payne, Gavin and Brody Shaffer and Laena Shanahan, cousins and many nieces and nephews and Snickers.

A memorial service will be held in the fall.