header 1
header 2
header 3

In Memory Alumni

David Spitzer - Class Of 1970

pitzer, David Allan

MADISON - David Allan Spitzer, 69, died May 27, 2021. He was born Jan. 6, 1952, to Clarence and Carol (Schaal) Spitzer in Newburgh, N.Y.

Dave was a gentle and compassionate man. He was an extraordinary teacher, teaching fourth grade at Lincoln Elementary in Madison for 20 years. He taught his students to love and respect the natural environment, taking them to the Madison School Forest regularly throughout the year, including winter. He had a lasting impact on hundreds of students.

Dave was a lifelong champion of environmental causes and efforts to reduce climate change. He lived his life to leave the earth a better place. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Fulton; stepsons, Eli, Harry and William Asnien; sister, Nancy Spitzer (Tom Tompkin); brother, Ron Spitzer (Eve Battaglia); and niece, Clare Spitzer.

A gathering in his honor will be held at a later date at the Madison School Forest. Anyone wishing to donate in Dave's honor may make a donation to an environmental or social justice organization of their choice.

 

To plant trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.