He was the son of James Omer Trichel (1929-1981) and Ruth Newberry. He passed away in 1970 as a result of an accidental drowning while fishing with several brothers, cousins and an uncle. David's uncle, Max William Shafer (1941-1970), attempted to rescue him but was swept away under the current and also drowned.
David was in the 6th grade at Niantic-Harristown school. He was well liked and the entire 6th grade attended his funeral.
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