David E. Click

David E. Click (Dave), age 92 of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 14, 2024 at his home with his family by his side. David was born on June 14, 1932 in Usk, Washington and was a son of the late Owen L. and Catherine I. (Helms) Click. Dave grew up on Five Mile Prairie in Spokane, Washington. He graduated from Mead High School and Washington State University at Pullman with a B.S. in Agricultural Engineering. While at Washington State, he was the class President and was active in the ROTC. Upon graduation, he served his country in active duty as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, finishing his career in the Reserves as a Captain. He met and married the love of his life Laurel (Mower) Click in Sacramento, California, where he began his career with the U.S. Geological Survey. Upon becoming a Professional Civil Engineer, his career took him to Tucson and Yuma Arizona, where they began their family. He was promoted to the Washington D.C. headquarters in Reston, Virginia; then Columbus Ohio, finally settling in the Harrisburg area. His career culminated as the Pennsylvania District Chief of the U.S.G.S. Water Resources Division. He retired after nearly 40 years of service with the Federal Government. As church life was always a priority, upon moving to Pennsylvania, Dave and his family became active members of Christ Presbyterian Church in Camp Hill. During his 45 years as a member, Dave sang in the choir, served as a Ruling Elder and Trustee, Financial Secretary, served on multiple committees and volunteered with church outreach. Dave loved all aspects of music. Despite having no formal music education, he sang in many church choirs over the years, played the saxophone and taught himself to play the banjo. He loved bluegrass music and would often play it Saturday mornings while doing woodworking in his shop. In addition to music, Dave was also passionate about genealogy. He spent years researching his family’s ancestry, and took pride in sharing his early American heritage. Travel was always an integral part of Dave’s life. Through annual camping vacations with his wife and family, Dave explored the United States, Canada and Mexico. Upon retirement, Dave and Laurel extensively traveled the world. He also enjoyed photography, gardening, bridge and golf. He was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Water Resources Division Retirees’ Association. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Laurel Click; daughters, Catherine E. Wedemeyer and husband E. Gregg of Dillsburg; Karen A. Click and husband Mark A. Japak of Fort Myers, FL; Janice C. Holl and husband David L. of Hershey; granddaughters, Emily C. and Sarah C. Rohrer, Lindsey R. and Rachel J. Wedemeyer. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his brother Oliver L. Click and sister, Ida B. Rile. Dave was a wonderful, kind man with a generous and compassionate spirit. He was an adoring husband, dedicated father, and loving grandfather. He will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Christ Presbyterian Church, 421 Deerfield Rd., Camp Hill, PA 17011. A reception will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Christ Presbyterian Church. MUSSELMAN

David E. Click

June 14, 1932 - August 14, 2024