David L. Probst, 47, of Lower Paxton Twp., passed away Saturday, May 22, 2004 in West Virginia, as a result of a rafting accident.
He was born on November 27, 1956 in Harrisburg, son of Ralph and Catherine Novosel Probst.
He was employed at Tyco Electronics, Middletown for over 20 years, where he worked as a Material Manager. He was a graduate of Susquehanna Twp. High School, Class of 1974 and was a 1978 graduate from Lehigh University. While attending Lehigh University, he was a member of their 1977 National Championship football team. In 1987, he received his Master's degree from Appalachian State University. He was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church; was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a former football coach for the Linglestown Football Association.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Rieker Probst; 2 daughters, Jennifer Probst, currently a student at Bloomsburg University and Jessica Probst, at home; 1 son, Michael Probst, currently a student at Lehigh University; his father, Ralph Probst and his step-mother, Phyllis W - Probst of Harrisburg.
He is also survived by 3 brothers, Carl Probst of Camp Hill, Kenneth Probst of Dauphin and Dennis Probst of Marion, OH; 2 sisters, Diane Probst of Alexandria, VA and JoAnn Probst of York and many nieces and nephews that loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Novosel Probst.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 28, 2004 at 11 a.m., at Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church. The viewing will be held on Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. and Friday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m., at Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Linglestown. The Rosary will be recited on Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery.

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Ahhhhh. Makes me so sad.....

Dave was a very sweet and kind soul. His daughter was a classmate with my son. I knew him well over the years after graduation, and his loss was tragic in so many ways...... In retrospect, the loss of each of our fallen classmates is a tragedy in its own way, it is not hard to think back to the days when all of these individuals were still with us, seems like it was just yesterday. It's as if they've never left us. They will always be in our hearts, a part of our lives, and a part of our souls.

Very True

He was a wonderful person. Sat behind me in so many classes & made me laugh 

An all around nice guy!!