David Maerz slipped the bonds of Earth peacefully and entered into the loving presence of his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 27, 2013. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of Martin and Virginia Maerz, with whom he resided. He is also survived by his older brother, Steven, of Lancaster, and his younger brother, Peter of Everett, WA. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Michael and Christine Maerz, and maternal grandparents, Charles A. and Robinette Faris. He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. David was a 1992 graduate of Lancaster Christian School. While in his teen years, he enjoyed racing radio-controlled cars, winning a trophy and several ribbons. During those years, he also enjoyed flying trips in his dad's plane and hanging out with "airport bums" at Smoketown. The past 15 years, Dave's been traveling the country with his parents in the RV and escaping cold winters in sunny Florida. From a young age, David was always interested in construction and mechanics and how things were made. He never tired of watching work projects and was very attuned to how things should be done. He was a very thoughtful person who was genuinely concerned about others. People who knew him were impressed by his sharp mind and wit. He followed politics and news, the History Channel, Jeopardy, and Wheel of Fortune, and was a Penn State Football fan. He loved having his German Shepherd dog with him. Although wheelchair bound and using a ventilator, he was able to ride a pontoon boat in the Chesapeake Bay area. David had Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a progressive muscle wasting disease throughout his life. He dealt with it with grace, never complaining about limitations or challenges. His life was a gift from God and a blessing and inspiration to all who knew him. For many years, David attended Lancaster Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. The family sincerely thanks the church family for the love, prayer support, and visits through the years. A viewing will be held Friday, October 4, 2013 from 10-11AM at Lancaster Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Rd., Lancaster, PA. The Funeral Service will follow at the church at 11AM. Interment will be at Conestoga Memorial Park. If desired, the family kindly requests that memorials in David's memory be sent to The Muscular Dystrophy Assn, 3300 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718-3229.